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S.ave O.ur S.phere
UN Today is following the journey of the Celestial Sphere, from the garden of the Palais des Nations to Florence, where it will be restored by a group of experts. A symbol of peace born in a time of war Eighty-one years after it reached the grounds of the Palais des...
Would open-space and COVID-19 agree to live together in 2021?
The Covid-19 pandemic is giving rise to many concerns and fears among staff at a time when the literature remains very divided regarding the means of transmission of the virus. In order to get an answer to some of staff concerns, we have interviewed Ms. Sarah Holder...
La délocalisation annoncée d’OCHA tombera comme un couperet en 2021
Le personnel dans la tourmente subit anxiété, insécurité de l’emploi et peur du lendemain. Pour le personnel du Bureau de la Coordination des Affaires humanitaires des Nations Unies (OCHA), 2021 risque d’être encore plus pénible que 2020 : postes supprimés, départs...
De la guerre à l’engagement pour les droits de l’homme, histoire d’un enfant soldat
À l’occasion de la journée internationale des enfants soldats, le 12 février, UN Today donne la parole à Michel Chikwanine capturé au Congo (RDC) à l’âge de cinq ans. Fervent militant des droits de l’homme, doté d’une formidable énergie, il multiplie les occasions de...
Gennady Gatilov of the Russian Federation
UN Today has decided to include an interview with a Geneva-based ambassador every month. This month we had the pleasure to interview His Excellency Gennady Gatilov. Please tell us briefly about your career, why you joined the diplomatic service and how you were...
Chronicle of an unforeseen international career
From a small town in Colombia to advising the world on how to handle quality issues in international trade. My UN Experience: It is never too late or is it? I joined the International Trade Centre (ITC) in 1980 at age 41 and retired almost 20 years later. I was at...
La Pastorale. La maison du CAGI’ : entre patrimoine local et Genève Internationale
Construite entre 1831 et 1836 par l'architecte Marc-François Brolliet pour l'officier Eugène de Budé, La Pastorale constitue avant tout le séjour estival d'une famille patricienne genevoise. Le propriétaire fait donc élever cette demeure dont la façade principale...
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: when sleeping makes you sick
Do you snore and wake up not feeling rested despite a full night’s sleep? Do you experience morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness? If so, you are probably suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)! OSAS is a common pathology (3-7% of the...
List of Geneva international schools and universities
February is usually the month when we plan the education of our kids for the next year. We offer you this list with basic information on international schools and universities in Geneva and its surroundings. Mosaic School : Date of creation: 2004 Number of students:...
Grandir en humanité ou disparaître
La question de savoir comment amener l’être humain, capable du meilleur comme du pire, à opter pour les valeurs d’humanité face à une situation planétaire périlleuse est au cœur de la réflexion de Catherine Dolto. Médecin, haptothérapeute, elle est aussi l’auteur de...
