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The Association of Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) Alumni in Switzerland is looking for former students
Last October five former students of MGIMO decided to set up an alumni association in Geneva and today they have got more than eighty members, and their number is growing. The Association would like to get in touch with other former students, so if you know somebody who graduated from MGIMO, you know what to do ...
Ever since its creation in 1944, the Moscow State Institute of International (...)
100 years of passion and dedication in electricity and electronics
Who decides that the stop button on your iPod should be represented by a square, while the pause button should be two vertical lines? Why are AA batteries and CDs the same all over the world?
The answer lies in Geneva, which has been home to the world’s leading organization for electrical and electronic standards for more than 50 years, but 50 years is only half the story. Founded in London (...)
Le RUIG: Des recherches pluridisciplinaires et pratiques
En ce d?but de 21e si?cle, une analyse critique, impartiale et pragmatique des probl?mes complexes du monde s’impose. Favoriser un d?veloppement juste et durable, promouvoir une utilisation responsable des nouvelles technologies, g?rer des crises latentes en amont et non seulement intervenir dans l’urgence en aval sont autant de d?fis auxquels fait face la communaut? internationale.
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A satellite view of the world for the Palais des Nations Interview with F. Pisano, UNITAR/UNOSAT
A large size image of the earth taken from space in 2004 has been donated to the UN Office at Geneva as a testimony of the state of our world today to be passed down to future generations. UNOSAT, the UNITAR operational programme for satellite applications, has brokered the donation through high level contacts with the European Space Agency, owner of the satellite ENVISAT that took the (...)
World Federation of United Nations Associations commemorate the 60th anniversary of the UN Interview: Mrs. Bruna Faidutti, WFUNA Representative and Director, Geneva Office
The World Federation of United Nations Associations is the only non-governmental organisation accredited with the Economic and Social Council having as its primary objective the promotion of the principles of the United Nations Charter. WFUNA is supported by more than 100 National Associations, and are working directly at the national level on information and educational programmes to (...)
The International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)— a year after its reopening
A year ago the CICG reopened in all its splendour after being closed for a twelve-month renovation period and CHF38 million of investments. Many changes have been undertaken and the Centre is ready to welcome the international community to modern conference facilities in Geneva.
Since that time, the CICG has hosted some 148 events with more than 35,000 participants corresponding to an income (...)
Ten years of service for Geneva’s international community
International Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI) celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2006, and in September hosted a huge celebration party for the internationals with more than 1,000 guests at its headquarters — the Villa la Pastorale on the Route de Ferney. The Director of CAGI, Mr. Francois Schmidt, kindly received us to talk about the Centre and its mission.
Inaugurated in 1996, the (...)
Sudanese week in Geneva — Interview with His Excellency Mohamed Yousif Abed Allah, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Sudan
Among the Sudanese, he is known as "Sultan" as he is the descendant of the Sultan of Darfur, a Sultanate that was dismantled by the British in 1916 after a rule of 500 years. His Excellency is not only a man of culture, but he has also been the Chief Negotiator in the Abuja Peace Talks between the Government and the Rebels in Darfur. He has also been Minister of State for Humanitarian (...)
Promoting Armenian culture in Switzerland — Interview with Irina Mnatsakanian
She is perhaps the youngest among the ambassador’s spouses in Geneva and she represents her country alongside her husband, the Ambassador of Armenia. However, she is also very active in promoting Armenian culture in Switzerland — whether modern or traditional, and particularly music of all kinds. We note that, among other things, she organized a huge exhibition of Armenian contemporary art in (...)
Nicole Kidman tourne pour les Nations - Unies
GENEVE- (APS) - 30 novembre 2006 - Au cours de la conf?rence de presse internationale donn?e jeudi ? l’occasion de l’inauguration officielle de la 27?me boutique OMEGA ? la prestigieuse Rue du Rh?ne ? Gen?ve, l’actrice australienne oscaris?e, Nicole Kidman, ambassadrice de OMEGA, de l’UNICEF et de l’UNIFEM, a plaid? pour plus d’aide ? l’Afrique et contre la violence faite aux femmes ? travers la (...)
“There is nothing like a Harley-Davidson Motorbike” Interview with Guy de Smet, Director of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter of Geneva
I knew little about motorcycles; even less about Harley-Davidsons … until the day I met Dr Guy de Smet, a dedicated Harley-Davidson fan who knows everything there is to know about these legendary motorcycles.
The Harley Owners Group Chapter in Geneva is not only one of the most international Harley-Davidson factory sponsored clubs in the world — with members from some twenty different nations (...)
The African Union organises the African week in Geneva
Every year on 23rd May, the African Union celebrates Africa Day. "For quite a long time this event was always celebrated in Bern, but we wanted to bring it back to Geneva", Her Excellency Ms Masri, Ambassador of the African Union here in Geneva, told us.
Although the African Union is generally known among the international community as the provider of the AU force in Darfur, the organization (...)
The Kilimanjaro Initiative
Last February, the Kilimanjaro Initiative organized its 2nd Annual Climb to promote safer cities and encourage young people to be agents of change in their communities. Youths from Kenya, Tanzania, United States and Switzerland, as well as various community stakeholders and United Nations agency staff, demonstrated how people can join forces in over-coming adversity by reaching the summit (...)
Exposition sur la Grande Famine en Ukraine de 1932-33 Inaugur?e par Katerina Youshchenko, Premi?re Dame de l’Ukraine
A partir du 7 novembre 2007 la Biblioth?que de la Cit? de Gen?ve accueille une exposition d’affiches intitul?e " Extermin?s par la famine : g?nocide m?connu des Ukrainiens " sur la grande famine en Ukraine des ann?es 1932-1933 qui ?tait artificiellement provoqu?e par le r?gime de Joseph Staline. Depuis mars 2007 cette exposition fait le tour de grandes villes europ?ennes. Apr?s Bruxelles et (...)
A true and devoted journalist turning 80
A true journalist can never retire! Mr. Gordon Martin, our senior colleague just turned 80, and the day was celebrated with friends and colleagues from all over the world who came to pay tribute to Mr. Martin.
Mr. Gordon, as most of us call him, is a British gentleman in the best sense of the word. Perhaps you have read his articles or listened to his radio programmes, for Mr. Gordon is and (...)
September 21: International Day of Peace The Luarca Declaration and the Human Right to Peace
The international day of peace was established 26 years ago in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly as an annual observance of global non-violence and ceasefire. Every year the United Nations and its specialized agencies remind the world that peace is the highest good, peace with justice.
On 21 September 2007 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rang the Peace Bell at UN headquarters in (...)
Disarmament. Non-proliferation. Negotiations. Treaties
Disarmament. Non-proliferation. Negotiations. Treaties. These are words that matter. These are words that affect our lives. These are words that drive the work of the Conference on Disarmament, the world’s sole multilateral forum to negotiate arms control treaties, and it is located right here in Geneva.
The Conference on Disarmament, or more informally referred to as the “CD,” was (...)
Interview with Peter Schmitz, Chief of Staff, United Nations Mission in Haiti
For quite a long time, Haiti was known to be a chaotic country with lots of problems and a complete absence of government and governmental institutions. However, since the UN mission was set up, things have significantly improved, and we were curious to know more about what the UN has really done.
So, during his short stay in the city of Calvin, Mr. Peter Schmitz, the Chief of Staff of the (...)
International University in Geneva selected among the top ten business schools in Switzerland
The end of the year tends to bring good news, and we here in Diva are very proud to learn that the International University in Geneva was selected among the top ten business schools in Switzerland.
After analysing over 4’000 business schools from more than 150 countries, an international scientific committee selected the 1’000 best business schools globally. Nine business schools were selected (...)
Dr Manuel Carballo, Executive Director International Centre for Migration and Health (ICMH)
Q: So Dr Carballo, could you tell us something about your organization?
I am the Executive Director of the International Center for Migration and Health. ICMH has offices in Geneva, Rome, Sarajevo and Nairobi.
ICMH was established eleven years ago following an international technical meeting held in Geneva that recommended that a center be set up to address the growing challenge of (...)
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In a chronology of Irish history, the first accurate census of Ireland in 1841 records a population of 8,175,124. It coincides with the gigantic goodbye signed by 160,000 people and presented to the popular Chief Secretary for Ireland, Lord Morpeth, when he left Dublin in 1841. On the first sheet the testimonial contains the names of nobility, first being that of the Duke of Leinster and the rest of the organising committee. Most of the signatories were from the aristocracy, gentry and professional and merchant classes. Further research may show that other socio-economic groups were also (...)
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