Articles by author: Jamie Barclay

Articles by author:

Jamie Barclay

Meet the man who built his arm out of LEGO®

David Aguilar Amphoux was born with Poland Syndrome, a congenital disorder that meant his right forearm and pectoral muscles did not fully develop. At the age of nine, David was given his first set of LEGO®. Nine years later, piece by piece, he built himself a fully...

Peddling sustainable mobility into Geneva’s future 

In the heart of Geneva, the future of sustainable transportation is being pedaled into reality by the passion and commitment of the volunteers of La Bicyclette Bleue, an active travel association with a vision deeply rooted in a greener tomorrow. At the forefront of...

Skiing and the ascent of the backcountry adventure

From December to March, as the Alps are overtaken by winter, one sport stands as the quintessential embodiment of this snowy realm – downhill skiing. The latest data from the International Report on ski Tourism shows that there are more than 2,000 alpine ski...

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...

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...

Adapting to a changing world

Born in the wake of the Second World War, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) was designed to support those displaced by the deadliest and most destructive war in human history. Today, it continues to assist people impacted by violence – extending...

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