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We spoke with Guylaine Antille, in charge of internal communication at Geneva’s education department, on what’s involved if you want to educate your child locally and save yourself a lot of money in the process. L’école primaire, le cycle d’orientation et le collège...
Florimont is a coeducational private school that offers a comprehensive educational program from Kindergarten through the end of secondary education. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way the school operates. How do you see the school after COVID? Above all...
École Moser was founded by Mr Henri Moser in 1961 and is now run by his son Alain Moser. It is one of the last family‑run private schools in French‑speaking Switzerland. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way the school operates. How do you see the school after...
Ecolint is the second largest international school in the world, and birthplace of the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Ecolint – short for Ecole Internationale de Genève - was founded in 1924 by local pedagogues keen to make learning more child-centric, and...
“We were prepared for the pandemic, but it will have financial consequences” Her email broadcasts have become a regular fixture during our confinement. But what of the Director-General herself? Only recently arrived in her position, Tatiana Valovaya has had to...
In recent years, armed conflicts have reminded us that the need to ensure respect for international law during armed conflicts is as acute as ever.Situations of armed conflict affect the lives of millions of people globally. In this context, humanitarian organizations...
For as long as I can remember, I had a passion for visual creativity. As a kid, I struggled with painting or drawing but I always enjoyed being able to show others the things that I see.The coolest job at the organisation My name is Muse Mohammed and I am the...
Robert Mardini is, since 30 March 2020, the new ICRC Director-General. Born and raised in Lebanon and educated in Switzerland, he has worked extensively on the Syrian and Yemeni conflicts. We interviewed him to know more about his vision of the ICRC and the challenges...
Onzième Haut-Commissaire en charge des réfugiés, Filippo Grandi a eu la lourde tâche de succéder à l’actuel Secrétaire général des Nations Unies, Antonio Guterres. Depuis le début de son mandat le diplomate italien doit non seulement gérer des situations relatives à...
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As the upheaval of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is felt across the globe, businesses and organizations are struggling to keep up with the pace of change. The United Nations is no exception. In the 2017 UN Staff Engagement Survey, more than half of respondents...
The United Nations preaches to the world that we should ensure a world of social justice and decent work for all. Perhaps we should begin at home. It is always better to have a taste of our own medicine before prescribing it to others. Don’t you think? Read the...
