The conference is for people who not only wish to take their writing seriously, but who also have a stake in eventually publishing their work, either through traditional outlets, or as independently published authors. In today’s publishing climate authors are making less money than ever. Higher percentages and more control pertain where authors have the […]
US prisoners awaiting execution were given paint and pencils. Here’s what happened.
Geneva-based political cartoonist Patrick Chapatte and Swiss investigative journalist Anne-Frederique Widmann got together and organised an exhibition of artworks created by death-row prisoners called Windows on death row. This unique art exhibition was inaugurated in Los Angeles last October. Death-row inmates from all over the US share their daily lives on death row and the reality […]
5 films that will change the way you feel about refugees
Some people flee their homes for a better life. Others do it for survival. The five films below bring to life the unimaginable savagery and tragedy of life in some parts of the world. These five are a small selection of those showing at the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in Geneva, running from 4 to […]
Why Zurich beats Geneva on quality of life
Mercer, a consulting firm, recently published it’s 2016 quality of life ranking of 230 cities around the world. Both Zurich and Geneva made the global top ten. But what puts Zurich second, six places ahead of Geneva at number eight? The survey is used by multinational companies to compensate employees fairly when placing them on international […]
Overcoming extreme poverty by 2030 – what can you do?
There will be a double-anniversary concert in Geneva’s Victoria Hall 13 March 2016 at 17:00, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1% for Development Fund and the fifth anniversary of the United Nations Orchestra with Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony and Brahms double concerto for violin and cello. To remind readers about the purpose of the 1% for […]
Should a Geneva city employee be allowed to wear a veil while working with the public?
Tribune de Genève. This question is causing a political storm in Geneva after a member of staff working for the city’s cultural department came to work wearing a veil covering her hair, something she had not worn when she was hired. Geneva’s Administrative Council is currently looking at the question. Sami Kanaan, head of the […]
How Switzerland brings far more than neutrality to international affairs
This week Renu Chahil-Graf interviews Switzerland’s UN Ambassador Alexandre Fasel. Alexandre talks about what Switzerland brings to international affairs and what lies behind it. During the interview he shows how he embodies it. A Walk in the Park with Ambassador Alexandre Fasel: Switzerland’s UN representative and Keeper of the Flame of International Geneva. Switzerland’s ambassador in […]
Geneva to provide official forms in English. Smart move or English invasion?
This week the city of Geneva announced plans to provide administrative and promotional documents in English and four other languages. The city welcomes nearly 20,000 new residents every year and city officials have decided language shouldn’t be a barrier to accessing public services. After a survey they decided on five languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Albanian, Arabic […]
Business elite meet to discuss inequality in Davos
The World Economic Forum’s annual event for 2016 starts today in Davos, Switzerland. While the topics appear well chosen and at a glance the speakers well matched to the issues, some criticise the event for being an elitist get-together that excludes some of the very people at the heart of some discussions. This year’s topics Key themes for 2016 are: how to cope with the challenges of rising […]
Around 30 Geneva airport staff banned from the tarmac for security reasons
Tribune de Genève. Around 30 people have been banned from the tarmac at Geneva airport. Just before Christmas a number of airport staff had their access passes revoked for security reasons. Angry, some have called on the SSP union and a lawyer. Bag handlers were among the employees affected. Removing tarmac access means these staff have […]
