Italy’s Dolce Vita is just a train ride away Truly one of the most magical countries in the world, and the good news is it’s only a short ride from Geneva By Bianca Bartalena | FOCUS ON | 1 July 2022
Discover Austria: where history meets culture As travel starts up again, look no further than Austria for a relaxing trip through an impressive array of natural and cultural attractions By Raphael Draschtak | FOCUS ON | 1 July 2022
How the UN conference business is changing What did we like and not like in the conferences organized during the pandemic? And what do we wish to leave behind us in the “new normal”? By Viviane Brunne | FOCUS ON | 1 June 2022
Modernising meeting rooms At the forefront of innovations at UN Geneva has been the upgrade of technical equipment in the conference rooms By Clodagh Geoghegan | FOCUS ON | 1 June 2022
Why remote interpretation doesn’t work for interpreters UNOG interpreters relate how the innovations in conference participation wrought by COVID-19 leave a lot to be desired By Amy Brady & Martin Pickles | FOCUS ON | 1 June 2022
How conference statements can now be uploaded UN Geneva meetings need to run flawlessly. We take a look backstage to see what makes it happen By Lai Sanders | FOCUS ON | 1 June 2022
Parental leave in the UN: Where do we stand? Inclusive parental leave is not only a women’s issue. Standardized parental leave is a key component in creating a more enabling environment By U.N. Parents | FOCUS ON | 1 May 2022
Fifteen recommendations to bring about equal parenting at the UN For the UN to be a credible advocate for gender equality, as well as an inclusive and attractive employer, parental leave policies need to be standardized By U.N. Parents | FOCUS ON | 1 May 2022
Parents share their stories This new set of testimonies is the third episode of our “Parents’ voices” series By U.N. Parents | FOCUS ON | 1 May 2022