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The Galette des Rois: history, tradition and a ticket back home

For some people, winter festivities are synonymous with the December solstice and they light a fire in celebration. For others, celebrating the birth of Christ on 25 December is the main event by singing carols. For the people of France, however, Epiphany is the focus...

Les Coups de cœur hivernaux des Kiosques culturels du CAGI

Pour ne pas se priver des plaisirs et des bienfaits de l’hiver et profiter de la féérie de Noël, les Kiosques culturels de l’ONU Genève et du CERN proposent une sélection d’activités pour petits et grands. Que vous cherchiez des cadeaux originaux, des...

Escuela de escritura: a reflection on writers and their craft

How far would you go to astonish the world with a masterpiece? What would you be willing to do to have your exceptional talent recognized? These questions are at the heart of this fast-paced and riveting story, which begins in a cemetery and unfolds within the context...

The story of a stroke

An interview with the new Chief Medical Officer at UNOG, Dr. Gloria Dal Forno and Medical Officer at UNOG, Dr. Elizabeth Kubbinga, provides an overview on stroke, its impact on daily life and its prevention, as part of addressing and promoting Sustainable Development...

The power of Pakistan

Could you tell us about your career and what led you to the position of Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN? I joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1994. Since then I have worked in various positions in Islamabad and at our bilateral Missions in Europe...

The foundations of the Geneva Alliance Against Racism

Racism has been officially recognized by Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Ms. Tatiana Valovaya. In 2022, she said: “Unfortunately, racial discrimination is alive and well at the United Nations”, adding “As surveys have indicated, a great...

Have you considered mediation?

Aisha was uncomfortable when one of her junior staff shouted at her in public. Dina was upset when she felt micromanaged by her supervisor and was not allowed to fully express herself. Jose thought his performance appraisal was unfair and that the breadth of his work...

Forbes under 30: collective mindsets spur climate action

Walker Darke, former ECE Consultant and now Forbes under 30 2023, is recognized for vital work on the UN’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Roadmap, emphasizing immediate action and global cooperation to combat climate change. Now 28, he was brought up in Wolverhampton, UK, and...

Reflecting on disability inclusion at the United Nations

To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), Rózsa Illés-Valette offers her reflections on her over five-year tenure at the United Nations (UN). Drawing from her experiences at UN offices such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner...

Chronicles of everyday diplomacy

If a conference were a piece of music, it would be a symphony. Most of the hard work is done in composing and rehearsing. Nerves are increasingly on edge as the opening night approaches. It opens with the percussion instruments setting the pace, before the rest...