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EDITOR’S NOTE / ÉDITORIAL 3 Multilateralism is a rather new concept Le multilatéralisme est un concept plutôt when it comes to war and peace. But if you nouveau lorsqu’il s’agit de guerre et de paix. FEATURED / À LA UNE think that we are already celebrating its Mais si nous célébrons déjà son premier 100 Years of Multilateralism in Geneva. first century, you have to remember that centenaire, n’oublions pas que pendant des Legacies, knowledge, future 5 for millennia this old planet of ours has millénaires, notre vieille planète a souffert Le Multilatéralisme. Et eux ? 8 suffered through war and conflict. It is only de guerres et de conflits. Lorsque la diplo- 100 Years of Multilateralism in Geneva. when diplomacy – also a rather new disci- matie, s’est rendue compte que les rela- What is happening in 2020 10 pline for humanity – realized that bilateral tions bilatérales sont en fait affectées par Why teach multilateralism and relations are indeed affected by multilateral les événements multilatéraux, les dirigeants governance? 12 events, that world leaders started to think du monde ont pensé à la nécessité de se Le système multilatéral de demain of the need for institutions that would bring doter d’institutions capables d’instaurer des dépendra des décisions qui sont prises to fruition multilateral dialogue and nego- négociations et un dialogue multilatéraux. aujourd’hui 14 tiation. And it took a world war, no less, Et il a fallu pas moins qu’une guerre mon- Les enfants terribles du to arrive at that novel idea. So here it is, diale pour arriver à cette idée nouvelle. Voici multilatéralisme 18 a UN Special edition dedicated to the first donc une édition spéciale du UN Special century of this life-saving discipline. We at consacrée au premier centenaire de cette UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES the Palais des Nations are at the center of discipline qui sauve des vies. Et c’est un Meet your new regional it all: what a privilege. privilège pour nous d’être au Palais des Ombudsman in Geneva 20 Nations, au cœur de cet engagement. Protecting the environment In the rest of this edition, we are pleased during conflict 26 to offer you perspectives on a wide range Dans la suite de ce numéro, nous avons le University for peace. of topics, including an introduction to our plaisir de vous offrir des lectures sur un Educating global talents for peace 28 new regional Ombudsman in Geneva, a large éventail de sujets : une présentation The evolution of gender equality piece on environment protection during de notre nouvel Ombudsman régional à inside the UN family 30 conflict, a contribution on the evolution of Genève, un article sur la protection de l’en- World Negotiation Day 32 gender equality within the UN, and some vironnement durant les conflits, une contri- The evolution of gender equality tips and insights on living and working bution sur l’évolution de l’égalité des sexes inside the UN family 30 in Geneva as a WHO intern. We are also à l’ONU et quelques conseils pour vivre et The benefits and challenges pleased to have a contribution from the travailler à Genève comme stagiaire à l’OMS. of endurance sports 38 Rector of the University for Peace, who Nous sommes également ravis d’avoir une UN Agencies compete at tells us more about the work of his uni- contribution du Recteur de l’Université pour the International Tennis Club 39 versity. You will also read about the role of la paix qui nous parle de son université. Express and De-stress 40 science in peace-building from a Science Une chargée de communication scientifique Communicator at CERN. du CERN nous parle également du rôle de WHO/ OMS la science dans la construction de la paix. Life in Geneva: Tips on Getting Finally, we hope you will enjoy reading Settled as a WHO Intern 34 about a walk in the Canton of Valais, Enfin, nous espérons que vous apprécierez GLOBAL AFFAIRS / AFFAIRES GLOBALES another excellent travel piece by Claude la découverte d’une promenade dans le Un coup de fourchette au coeur de la Maillard on Cape Verde, and some sug- canton du Valais et, comme d’habitude, un diversité 36 gestions of cultural events in Geneva. We récit de voyage de Claude Maillard sur le wish you a happy reading. n Cap-Vert, ainsi que quelques suggestions ART & CULTURE d’événements culturels à Genève. Nous La Suisse inconnue, à la découverte vous souhaitons une agréable lecture ! n des 26 cantons. Valais: Ausserberg 42 CAP-VERT 2e partie. Au rythme de la morna 44 The official magazine of the international La revue officielle des fonctionnaires À vos agendas. Save the date 46 civil servants of the United Nations at internationaux des Nations Unies à Genève Geneva and of the World Health Organization et de l’Organisation Mondiale de la Santé

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100 Years of Multilateralism in Geneva Legacies, knowledge, future

100 Years of Multilateralism in STEFAN VUKOTIC, UNOG multilateralism possible. Con- In the last issue of UN Special, sequently, the achievements of Geneva – a time to remember our we talked about what 100 Years multilateral organizations are shared history, strengthen support of Multilateralism in Geneva the achievements of their staff is – a two-year celebration of members. for multilateralism, and think about the evolution of multilateralism, the next 100 years. from the establishment of the So why the Centenary celebra- first global multilateral organ- tion? We are celebrating one ization, the League of Nations, full century of the same guid- until the present day and the ing ideas and principles for United Nations’ Global Agenda global cooperation – equality for Sustainable Development. of states to take part in inter- We also looked at what the national decision-making as the celebrations entail – a series basis of the international legal of events, products, and other order, conviction that lasting activities – as well as how the peace requires development staff, the international civil ser- cooperation as much as, if not vice, have a central role in this more than, political coopera- celebration. tion, respecting different cultural and political systems in In this edition, we will look at formulating the rules of mul- why this celebration is impor- tilateralism, basic and funda- tant, how it contributes to the mental rights of individuals as UN global efforts, and what is the basis of the international in store for next year. The par- order, including the belief that ticipation of staff in the activ- genders should be allowed to ities to mark the Centenary of contribute equally to global multilateralism is crucial for diplomacy. Although the League its success, as it is the interna- ultimately ceased to exist due tional civil service that makes to its perceived incapability to

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prevent the outbreak of World the UN in the promotion of its on the historical origins and Mr. Stefan Vukotic is Secretary of the War Two, the guiding princi- values and its importance for early successes and lessons in Centenary Coordination Committee and ples behind its work are the solving the evolving challenges various areas covered by the Chief at the Archives Management Unit of the Institutional Memory Section, same principles that guide the of today’s world. The UN is cel- Sustainable Development Goals UN Library Geneva, UNOG UN today. The changed circum- ebrating its 75th anniversary today. They underscore the evo- stances are that since 1945 all next year. The role of the 100 lution of multilateral efforts in states accept these ground rules Years of Multilateralism is to these areas and, where pos- and none was willing to risk underpin these efforts with a sible, look at continuities in total war to challenge and sub- focus on history and the leg- global problem-solving over vert them. Equally important, acies the UN builds on. The the past 100 years. All this is the UN learned from the mis- Centenary draws on the rich intended to support the United takes of the League and set its historical knowledge and the Nations efforts in strengthening foundations in such a way as to institutional memory of the UN, the multilateralism of today and avoid the same pitfalls. This is which goes back all the way to defining the multilateralism of why we are looking at a strong the League of Nations. As was tomorrow. Organization on the eve of its noted in the last edition, the 75th anniversary. Therefore, we international civil service as So what does all this mean? are celebrating the lessons of we know it today was essen- What to expect of the Cente- the past that have set us on the tially formed by the League nary next year? In the previous right track with the knowledge of Nations, many functions of edition we gave a hint of what of what worked in the past and the League were taken over by is coming and noted that we can be continued and improved the UN including the basis for will celebrate the central role upon, and what did not work several specialized agencies, of Geneva together with the and should be avoided or done and the principles guiding local authorities, we will look at differently. the global order are virtually how history as a discipline can the same. Centenary activities help the policy-making of the How does the Centenary con- are highlighting this historical future, and we will celebrate tribute to the global efforts of context and helping inform the the evolution and growth of the Organization? The General decision-making processes of multilateralism under the UN Assembly voted 24 April 2019 today with the often forgot- on its 75th anniversary. The the first International Day of ten or misunderstood legacies help of staff will be crucial for Multilateralism and Diplomacy and knowledge of the past. this and everyone is encour- for Peace. The Secretary-Gen- We are celebrating the foun- aged to participate. Please see eral is heading a campaign dations the League has given the other article in this edition to strengthen multilateralism us which allowed the founding that discusses in more detail and reiterate its crucial role fathers of the UN to establish the plans for 2020 and the at a time when it is evolving a strong and resilient global planned highlights of the year and changing and when some Organization able to evolve when it comes to 100 Years are challenging it. Many states and adjust to the evolving of Multilateralism in Geneva around the world are champi- global challenges. Therefore, celebrations. n oning the principles of multilat- the 100 Years of Multilateral- eralism and are rallying behind ism in Geneva activities focus

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100 Years of Multilateralism in Geneva is wrapping up help of staff will be crucial for this and everyone is encour- the first year of celebrations. What can we expect in 2020? aged to participate.1 What are the key activities? How can staff participate? We will kick the year off by a book launch (Cent ans de STEFAN VUKOTIC, UNOG A particularly important exhibi- Whereas in 2019 we focused multilatéralisme à Genève, The Centenary was officially tion is the new exhibition at the more on history, to help under- éditions Suzanne Hurter) and launched (even though a few UN Museum Geneva, entitled stand how the heritage of the several seminars and talks events preceded the official “100 Years of Multilateralism in League and the UN shapes about multilateralism and its kick-off) by an event to mark Geneva”, which encompasses what the UN does today, in evolution, such as on the role of the first International Day of everything we want to do with 2020 our focus will be more translation and interpretation Multilateralism and Diplomacy the Centenary celebrations in on the future and how history for the successful conduct of for Peace on 24 April 2019, 2019 and 2020. It showcases can help us shape it. multilateral negotiations. The when we screened a docu- the evolution of multilater- year’s schedule is still open, mentary about the League of alism in various areas from We will celebrate, together with and staff are encouraged to Nations and held a seminar the initial steps of the League the local authorities, the cen- propose events and activ- with academia about the evo- all the way to the work of the tral role of Geneva as a hub ities that they believe can lution of multilateralism from United Nations today. It high- of multilateralism for the next contribute to a better under- the League of Nations to the lights some rare gems, such as 100 years, we will underline standing of various aspects of United Nations. We celebrated the Locarno Agreements, the the role of youth in shaping the multilateralism. the 100th anniversary of the preparatory materials from multilateralism of tomorrow, UN Library Geneva, which was Dumbarton Oaks and San we will look at how history as The discussions will be about established as the League of Francisco and an early ver- a discipline can help the pol- the future of multilateralism, Nations Library in 1919. We sion of the UN Charter, rare icy-making of the future, and where the highlight will be on launched a number of prod- books, hand-written notes by we will celebrate the evolution the need for an inclusive mul- ucts, such as books and pub- luminaries such as Marie Curie and growth of multilateralism tilateralism, which draws on lications (e.g. War and Peace and Thomas Mann, and several under the UN on its 75th anni- knowledge and contribution book-catalogue, MemoFuture Nobel Peace Prizes, including versary. The UN75 campaign from everyone, from ordinary magazine) and organized a the certificate and medal of has already been launched and citizens to top decision-mak- number of events, talks, dis- late Secretary-General Kofi it is going to be the biggest-ever ers and from civil society and cussions, and exhibitions (such Annan. It will be on display global conversation on the role the private sector to national as on disarmament and the until spring, so make sure to of global cooperation in build- authorities and multilateral evolution of the civil service). check it out. ing the future we want. The organizations.

10 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 sector organizations to high- inclusive multilateralism that light the aspects of multilat- the UN champions requires eralism that influence and are and welcomes the participa- affected by the developments tion of all. in these spheres of public life. For instance, we will join the To keep track of what is celebrations of the centenary planned, get involved, and learn of Geneva Airport, which has more about multilateralism, served as the indispensable tool check out the dedicated website serving multilateralism of the multilateralism100.unog.ch. past century, allowing individ- There, you will also find con- uals from all over the world to tact details for the coordination attend multilateral delibera- team and we highly encourage tions in Geneva. all staff to get involved and propose activities. 100 Years of

© Stefan Vukotic And this is just a preview of Multilateralism in Geneva cel- Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of UNOG delivering her speech. some of the key activities we ebrates first and foremost the have in store for next year. first century of the international We will launch a crowd-sourc- the early United Nations. We Staff are welcome, and indeed civil service, which keeps the ing platform where we will will engage youth through a encouraged, to reach out to multilateral machine running. invite the staff members and series of educational and pub- the Centenary Coordination Thank you for helping us shape the citizens of Geneva and the lic debate opportunities to help Committee to contribute to multilateralism for the next neighbouring area to share their them better understand the his- the organization of activities 100 years! n family history by lending their tory of multilateralism and to and to propose new ones they 1 Join this conversation together with us family archives, photographs, leverage their inputs for shaping believe would be important. at www.un.org/un75. and sharing personal stories the multilateralism of tomorrow. Multilateralism rests on the and oral histories about their international civil servants, family members who worked We will partner with vari- who are the key stakeholders at the League of Nations and ous civil society and private that make it happen. And the

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Director of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance (MEIG Programme) at the University of Geneva, Prof. Christine Kaddous states the importance of studying governance processes to tackle the challenges multilateralism is facing today. © UNIGE Professor Christine Kaddous.

BRIGITTE PERRIN, UNIGE Transitioning to a new type “In order to tackle issues like solutions can only be found As the centenary of multilater- of governance migration, climate change or if we consider the values and alism in Geneva has just been This transition to a new type digital transformation, we ask interests of the various stake- celebrated (see October issue of global governance is the our participants to combine holders. An efficient multilat- of UN Special), media and pub- focus of the Master of Advanced public and private expertise eral system must be based on a lic opinion are more and more Studies in European and Inter- into an analysis of the lim- compromise between diverging focusing on the unprecedented national Governance (MEIG), its of the different systems, interests and values.” crisis of multilateralism. The led by Christine Kaddous at explains Christine Kaddous. In rise of nationalisms, the diffi- the University of Geneva: “We an increasingly interdependent As the global community of culties to address major issues, are considering governance at world, international coopera- international actors witnesses a such as migration in Europe or multiple levels. There are less tion is ever more necessary. growing fragmentation, learning climate change are often seen actors at the regional than at Multilateral responses are the how to break out of the silos and as failures of international the global level. There is also a only ones that can address the have a more global perspective cooperation. bigger cultural homogeneity at global challenges our societies becomes crucial. “We cannot the regional level that makes it are facing.” solve major problems alone. “Many people think that mul- easier to implement new pro- We need a multidisciplinary tilateralism is in crisis and cesses of governance. In the Pursuing the values of approach and observe how attacked, recalled Tatiana Val- MEIG Programme, we study multilateralism problems are solved in other ovaya during the celebration how multilateralism evolves Seventy years ago, the multi- fields and take inspiration from conference at the University at the regional level like in a lateral system was created to each other”, adds the director. in Geneva. I think it is rather laboratory and we imagine if maintain peace and security in a period of important tran- and how it may inspire global and manage decolonization. Can we learn and teach sition to a new type of global multilateralism”, says the It did a pretty good job. Dur- multilateralism? governance. This new multilat- Professor. ing this period, the mandate of In order to build tomorrow’s eralism will certainly be more the multilateral system grew multilateralism, a knowledge network-oriented and multidi- Since 2017, more than 80 organically to incorporate all transfer between different mensional, with a greater par- participants of this executive aspects of development. “How- domains has to be undertaken: ticipation of new actors, a close education programme have ever”, states Christine Kaddous, “Let’s take climate change for cooperation between interna- had the opportunity to inter- “decision-making structures, example. If the different actors tional and regional organiza- act with University professors, notably at the UNSC, rely upon don’t know each other’s gov- tions, including development practioners from the EU, UN, consensus, and unfortunately ernance processes, everyone banks. This new multilateral- NGOs and diplomatic Missions there has never been a consen- is lacking major information. ism should be more inclusive, in Geneva. These interactions sus among the world’s major What is the impact of climate notably by creating partner- have allowed them to under- powers on this mandate exten- change on agriculture, on ships with business, civil soci- stand the existing governance sion. For me, the key to success islands, on peace or migration? ety, parliaments, academia, processes and to identify the is not a transfer of values, but Are there similar processes at philanthropic organizations various actors, levels and rather a better understanding work in each of these domains? and of course, youth.” phases of governance. of other actors. Sustainable What if youth is taking over

12 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 with its own rules and pro- Towards a holistic approach cesses? If we know who is At the European level, transfer there and how people work, of rights to the European Union then we can start building has taken place and sovereignty potential solutions together and rights are exercised in com- avoid replicating mistakes. It mon. At the international level is important to learn discuss, though this is not the case. The negotiate, and understand what UN and all other international is at stake for all the actors.” organizations have an inter-

governmental character. Public © UNIGE For Christine Kaddous, the his- opinion may ask to extend the 4th Edition of the MEIG Programme – academic year 2019-2020, Study visit to torical node is that some global mandate of international organ- EU institutions in Brussels. powers are now explicitly deny- izations at global level once it Most of today’s challenges are is the main conclusion I draw ing any mandate at all for the has become clear that many identified in Agenda 2030. For after some years of our Master multilateral system to preserve of the main challenges cannot professor Kaddous, the time Programme on European and the bases of life on Earth, whilst be solved at national level. has come to concentrate more International Governance.” an emerging global public opin- However, the problem-solv- systematically on governance ion increasingly demands that ing capacity is different from processes in order to imple- In ten years from now, the governmental and international country to country. “Finding ment solutions. “The question MEIG Director hopes that bodies act decisively on these compromises can then become is no longer really what to do, “there will be fewer obstacles issues. “What we do not know is quite difficult. While bigger but rather how to do it. The to compromises, and hope- which trend shall prevail. Will and more powerful countries crisis of multilateralism is not fully contributing to the SDGs a global public opinion move- start understanding that they only a crisis of international, will have trained the actors to ment manage to strengthen the cannot solve today’s problems but also of national govern- consider and enforce this new system’s extended mandate, or alone, smaller and less power- ance. Governance at all levels kind of multilateralism”. n will the multilateral system be ful countries need to learn to must be improved. It is wrong limited to its initial mandate on make compromises. This is also to address the different levels The Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance peace and security?”, says the true for Switzerland”, notices separately. More than ever, we (MEIG Programme) – www.meig.ch Professor. the MEIG Director. need a holistic approach. This

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Interview de S.E. M. François Rivasseau, Ambassadeur, Représentant permanent de la France auprès des Nations Unies à Genève. © UNTV/PM Virot S.E. M. François Rivasseau (à gauche) avec M. Michael Møller, ancien Directeur Général des Nations Unies à Genève.

SARAH BENCHERIF, ONUG système multilatéral, mais d’autres orga- Dans le cadre du Centenaire du multi- nisations en font également partie. Au-delà latéralisme, nous avons interviewé S.E. de son rôle historique au sein de l’ONU, la M. François Rivasseau Ambassadeur, France est un membre fondateur de l’Union Représentant permanent de la France européenne, mais aussi de l’OTAN et du auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies à G7, qui sont trois organisations incontour- Genève afin de comprendre la nécessité nables dans le paysage international. Le du multilatéralisme et le rôle important soutien au multilatéralisme est un fil rouge joué par la France dans la promotion du de la politique étrangère française depuis travail multilatéral respectant le droit de nombreuses années : c’est une solution international. de bon sens puisque le multilatéralisme n’est rien d’autre que l’objectif de chercher Cette année marque le centenaire du des solutions communes et de promouvoir multilatéralisme moderne, avec la création le dialogue entre les nations. de la Société des Nations. La France a été l’un des membres fondateurs de l’ONU à sa Le soutien historique de la France à l’ONU création en 1945. Quel a été le rôle de la passe par la volonté de garantir que l’ONU France dans le développement du système maintienne son rôle central dans le sys- multilatéral tel que nous le connaissons tème multilatéral actuel et futur. L’ONU a aujourd’hui ? près de 75 ans, et c’est aussi pourquoi La France a en effet apporté un soutien nous soutenons le processus de réforme constant à l’ONU depuis sa création en de l’ONU actuellement porté par Antonio 1945. Elle est encore aujourd’hui le 5ème Guterres : l’ONU doit évoluer pour répondre contributeur au budget régulier de l’ONU aux besoins des populations et aux enjeux et le deuxième pourvoyeur de troupes actuels, sans quoi elle risquerait de perdre pour les opérations de maintien de la paix. sa légitimité. Nous plaidons notamment L’ONU est certes une pièce maîtresse du pour l’élargissement du Conseil de sécurité

14 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 à de nouveaux membres et pour l’enca- avec un mode de financement innovant cause, comment voyez-vous l’avenir de drement de l’usage du droit de veto par basé sur une taxe sur les billets d’avion. la gouvernance mondiale ? les membres permanents du Conseil de Le système multilatéral de demain sécurité en cas d’atrocité de masse. Enfin, l’Organisation mondiale du com- dépendra des décisions qui sont prises merce traverse actuellement une crise, avec aujourd’hui. C’est pourquoi nous sommes Le Président de la République française, notamment un blocage de l’Organe d’appel. engagés pour un multilatéralisme rénové Emmanuel Macron, a déclaré « notre vision Nous avons constamment rappelé notre afin d’éviter qu’il connaisse une remise en du monde est celle du multilatéralisme ». soutien au système multilatéral commer- cause permanente. Nous entendons bien Lors de sa venue à Genève en 2019, cial. Les tensions commerciales actuelles sûr les critiques contre le système multi- il a réaffirmé le soutien constant de la sont un jeu à somme nulle, voire à somme latéral actuel et certaines critiques sont France au multilatéralisme. Quelles sont négative. La France soutient la réforme de légitimes : le système pensé il y a près de les principales priorités de la Mission l’OMC, et a même accueilli à Paris l’année 75 ans n’a peut-être pas évolué suffisam- permanente de la France, ici à Genève ? dernière une conférence autour de cette ment vite. D’autres critiques ne sont, par À Genève, la mission permanente de la thématique. contre, que le résultat de la montée des France porte cette vision d’un multilatéra- populismes, et d’une certaine forme de lisme fort, rénové et efficace. Nous sommes Dans un monde de plus en plus divisé, démagogie : il est facile de rejeter la faute engagés dans de nombreux domaines : où le multilatéralisme est remis en sur les organisations internationales, quand – Tout d’abord, les droits humains : la France est membre observateur du Conseil des droits de l’Homme et can- didate à un mandat pour 2021-2023. La France soutient également les organes de traités, les commissions et procédures spéciales en lien avec les droits humains. La France, contrairement à d’autres pays ici à Genève, « joue le jeu » du système des droits humains. Nous ne quittons pas une organisation si elle présente quelques faiblesses mais nous cherchons à amélio- refractive surgery rer sa gouvernance ; nous accueillons les experts du Haut-Commissariat aux Droits choose a life without glasses de l’Homme et les rapporteurs spéciaux sur notre territoire, nous n’ignorons pas leurs observations et recommandations mais nous nous engageons dans un dialogue constructif. Il faut espérer que Seeing the world without glasses or contact lenses is an exciting prospect. Enjoy certains pays suivent ce même chemin a better quality of life today thanks to refractive surgery, a proven technique that is à l’avenir. both safe and painless. – Sur le plan humanitaire aussi, nous At the forefront of technology, Swiss Visio Montchoisi benefits from recognized expertisein sommes particulièrement actifs : la intraocular implants and only uses the most advanced laser equipment currently available, France a lancé en avril dernier un « Appel known for its precision and speed. Our team of highly qualified medical experts is composed à l’action humanitaire », aux côtés de l’Al- of Dr. Christian de Courten, Dr. Alexandre Martinez and Dr. Christophe Nguyen, as well as lemagne, afin d’appeler l’ensemble des skilled and experienced optometrists. Refractive surgery using laser or an intraocular implant enables the correction of all types of Etats à respecter le droit international visual disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. humanitaire. La France a également sou- tenu l’adoption des deux Pactes mondiaux Advantages include: sur les réfugiés et sur les migrations. • A fast and painless operation Nous venons d’ailleurs d’augmenter nos • Quick vision recovery • Same-day procedure for both eyes contributions aux agences humanitaires. Entrust your eyes to our experts! La France est très fortement engagée pour Contact us : +41 21 619 37 42 | [email protected] la santé mondiale. Elle a accueilli le mois dernier à Lyon la conférence de reconsti- tution du Fonds mondial de lutte contre le sida, la tuberculose et le paludisme, où 14 milliards de dollars ont pu être mobi- lisés pour mettre fin à ces pandémies. La SWISS MEDICAL NETWORK MEMBER France a joué un rôle historique pour la Swiss Visio Montchoisi · Avenue du Servan 38 · 1006 Lausanne · Tél. +41 21 619 37 42 · www.swissvisio.net santé mondiale, en soutenant la création du Fonds mondial, mais aussi d’Unitaid

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Le Président de la République française, Emmanuel Macron (à gauche), en compagnie du Secrétaire général de l’ONU, Antonio Guterres, lors d’une réunion de haut niveau sur le thème «Financer l'avenir :

dans le même temps, certains gouverne- cette alliance est le reflet de notre vision du travers le monde… L’ONU fait donc déjà ments causent leur paralysie… Ce n’est pas multilatéralisme de demain : elle fonctionne énormément, mais elle peut – et doit – seulement l’idée du multilatéralisme qui comme un incubateur, un agrégateur des faire plus, tout comme les Etats membres est remise en cause, mais les valeurs qui bonnes volontés ; celle des Etats mais aussi de l’ONU. Les objectifs de développement le sous-tendent, notamment la solidarité celle des acteurs de la société civile et des durable sont ambitieux et montrent le humaine. Le ministre de l’Europe et des entreprises. chemin qu’il reste encore à parcourir Affaires étrangères, M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, d’ici 2030. a déclaré il y a peu que « le multilatéra- Face aux multiples défis actuels, tels que lisme, c’est un humanisme » : c’est une belle les crises humanitaires, les changements L’« Alliance pour le multilatéralisme », manière de rappeler que le multilatéralisme climatiques et les conflits armés, que peut lancée par l’Allemagne et la France que s’appuie avant tout sur des valeurs. faire le système multilatéral ? j’ai déjà évoquée, est orientée vers l’ac- Il suffit de s’arrêter sur les chiffres à pro- tion et permettra de répondre à certains Face à cette crise, la France réaffirme pos de l’action de l’ONU pour prendre la des enjeux. L’alliance vise à maximiser bien sûr son attachement aux valeurs de mesure de l’immense travail accompli par les soutiens à des initiatives concrètes solidarité et de respect entre les peuples. l’ONU pour répondre aux défis actuels : dans certains domaines : l’Appel à l’ac- Mais elle cherche également des solu- les Nations Unies apportent de la nour- tion humanitaire ; l’Appel de Paris pour tions concrètes, pour ne pas rester dans riture et une aide humanitaire à plus de la sécurité et la confiance dans le cyberes- un simple débat idéologique, entre d’une 91 millions de personnes dans 83 pays, pace ; le Partenariat pour l’information et la part, ceux qui ont choisi le repli nationa- elles couvrent les besoins en vaccins de démocratie ; l’Initiative « priorité à l’égalité » liste, et d’autre part, ceux qui appellent à la 45% des enfants dans le monde, elles pro- ou encore l’initiative « climat et sécurité ». solidarité internationale. C’est pourquoi les tègent 71 millions de personnes fuyant la De nombreuses initiatives ont été lancées ministres des Affaires étrangères français guerre, la famine ou la persécution, elles en 2019 : c’est la preuve que le multilatéra- et allemand ont lancé une « Alliance pour garantissent la paix avec plus de 100 000 lisme est la réponse efficace pour répondre le multilatéralisme » en avril 2019, pour membres du personnel déployés dans aux enjeux actuels et protéger les biens avancer, avec pragmatisme. Je crois que des opérations de maintien de la paix à publics mondiaux. n

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Nous sommes loin de l’image figée, exclusi- © Association Africa 21 vement masculine, des sexa/septuagénaires Les journalistes invités en compagnie de membres d'Africa 21 et des contributeurs aux peaux blanches et costumes noirs qui en 1919 posaient les bases de la Société Les quatorze journalistes (sélectionnés en “Quand on a terminé sa des Nations. fonction de leur engagement sur les ques- toilette du matin, il faut faire tions environnementales et climatiques) se Si l’évolution des mœurs a – fort heureuse- sont nourris de ces apports précieux. A leur soigneusement la toilette ment – permis une plus grande ouverture tour, ils ont partagé des informations sur la de la planète” à la diversité, il convient de rendre grâce situation dans leur pays. Diminution de la — Saint Exupéry, Le petit Prince à des institutions telles que la SDN d’avoir surface du lac Tchad, salinisation des sols permis aux échanges internationaux de se sur les côtes du Sénégal, histoire glaçante Et surtout, à l’issue de ces journées, un fris- développer dans un même souci commun, d’une famille entière décimée pour avoir son d’espoir flottait dans l’air. Ces jeunes celui d’assurer la paix. aspergé la nourriture de pesticides afin journalistes étaient déterminés à participer d’éviter que des animaux ne s’y attaquent, à l’éveil des consciences et, par là même, Et il est difficile aujourd’hui de parler de sans se rendre compte des effets mortels devenir des artisans précieux de la préser- paix sans penser… changement climatique sur leur propre organisme. Un drame qui vation de notre planète ! Leurs messages et écologie. démontre à quel point les populations allaient faciliter le passage entre un ancien manquent d’informations pour ce qui monde (celui qui croyait en un accès illimité Montée des océans, sécheresse, manque concerne les risques liés à l’utilisation de à des ressources supposées infinies) et de d’eau potable figurent parmi les plus produits chimiques. nouvelles manières d’agir plus raisonnées, grands facteurs de risques de conflits au plan individuel et collectif, et visant au dans notre monde. Que valent les fron- L’objectif de ces journées était double. bien-être de l’humanité toute entière. tières nationales dans un contexte où nous D’une part, il s’agissait de renforcer la savons que chacun de nos actes peut avoir compréhension des journalistes sur les Moment de rêve où nous passerions d’un un impact non seulement sur nos voisins changements climatiques et de les aider monde vu comme une « figure à plusieurs directs mais sur la planète entière ? à en saisir les implications physiques, côtés » (définition du mot «multilatéral » en sociales et économiques. D’autre part, un géométrie) à une Terre à la rotondité douce, L’Association Africa 21, accompagnée point crucial était la mise en relation des dans lequel le Petit Prince et les poètes de ses partenaires (organisations inter- acteurs de la Genève internationale avec seraient heureux de célébrer la paix. n nationales, acteurs du secteur écono- ces représentants des médias en divers 1 http://www.africa21.org/journees-des-medias- mique, ville de Genève, Confédération points du continent africain afin de faciliter et-du-journalisme-en-afrique-special-changement- helvétique, notamment), l’a bien compris le partage d’informations et les travaux climatique-un-evenement-exceptionnel-organise-par- africa-21-a-geneve-du-14-au-16-octobre-2019/ en choisissant d’organiser les premières en commun. « Journées des médias et du journalisme en Afrique »1 sur le thème du changement Julien Chambolle, Secrétaire Général et climatique. Pierre Sob, Président d’Africa 21 peuvent se féliciter. La mission qu’ils s’étaient fixée Climatologues, représentants du GIEC, de a remporté un succès dépassant toute la CNUCED ou de l’OMM, universitaires, attente. D’ailleurs, une plateforme sera politiciens, journalistes représentants de lancée prochainement afin de regrouper, la société civile, etc. se sont succédé à la à un niveau continental, les journalistes tribune et ont échangé avec ces représen- intéressés par les questions du changement tants des médias en Afrique. climatique et de l’environnement.

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MARIE-JOSÉ ASTRE-DÉMOULIN, « Dans les équipes multicul- l’espace, la simplicité de ses D’une manière plus générale, ANCIENNE FONCTIONNAIRE, ONUG turelles, les problèmes eth- commentaires seraient suscep- chacun peut devenir « Ambas- Passer un moment avec niques ou les dissensions tible de provoquer, même chez sadeur pour la Science »2 ou Barbora, c’est pénétrer dans religieuses sont bien rares. les plus réfractaires d’entre encourager les filles à s’inté- une autre dimension, ouvrir la La science, dans ce sens, nous, le désir d’entamer des resser à la physique3, deux pro- porte à un « univers » extraordi- est un moteur de paix. » études de physique. grammes très motivants pour naire, à l’image du CERN dont les jeunes générations ou les elle parle avec passion et où Barbora s’anime davantage « Chaque innovation est un pro- décideurs de demain. elle travaille comme Science encore dès qu’elle parle de duit de la recherche fondamen- Communicator. la recherche fondamentale – tale, même si cela se produit C’est entre humour et gravité qu’elle décrit comme une « pure parfois des décennies plus tard. que notre jeune physicienne Barbora explique que l’image- curiosité de l’esprit pour la « Malheureusement, la re- apporte sa conclusion : rie par résonnance magnétique découverte » (et elle prononce cherche fondamentale se heurte « Quand des gens veulent chan- et le PET, ainsi que thérapie des le mot « pure » avec une délec- à deux obstacles majeurs : des ger le monde, ils se mettent protons, techniques si utiles tation toute particulière). budgets limités et un manque à étudier la philosophie pour les traitements médicaux, d’intérêt de la part des jeunes ou l’économie. Dommage ont été développées à partir Elle établit des liens entre en général – et des filles en par- qu’ils ne choisissent pas la de recherches effectuées par découvertes anciennes et tech- ticulier », poursuit Barbora. science… le CERN. nologies de pointe, dont cer- « Avec la science, la réflexion a tains semblent évidents, comme Puis elle ajoute, dans un soupir : de bonnes chances d’aboutir Elle ajoute que, lorsque le la recherche sur les ondes « Il est à noter que la science à des recherches qui contri- World Wide Web a été inventé électromagnétiques en 1865 n’est pas un sujet très popu- bueront ensuite au bien-être par deux chercheurs du CERN, et la mise en place récente du laire. Même dans les Objectifs de la société. Cela a souvent « ceux-ci voulaient simple- Wifi. En revanche, quand il de développement durable de été le cas et c’est là que réside ment trouver un système s’agit de « connecter » le GPS l’ONU, le mot science n’est pas notre avenir. fiable pour le partage et avec la théorie de la relativité mentionné une seule fois. La recherche fondamentale, la diffusion des connais- d’Albert Einstein, elle four- « Il est donc essentiel que les c’est ce qui peut sauver le sances. Ce désir de partage nit volontiers quelques expli- parents encouragent leurs monde. » n des connaissances consti- cations « étant donné que le enfants à découvrir la science ! tue l’un des objectifs les temps circule légèrement plus « Ils peuvent les amener au 1 Toutes les informations sont disponibles sur le site: https://visit. plus nobles du CERN et qui vite sur les satellites de Global CERN où des visites ciblées cern/. va bien au-delà. Positioning System que sur le sont organisées.1 2 http://ippog.org/cass « En effet, lorsqu’on réunit sol, il convient donc d’appliquer 3 http://ippog.org/girlsdophysics des individus autour la théorie de la relativité d’Eins- Ils peuvent aussi agir, en qua- d’un sujet technique tein pour déterminer avec pré- lité de parents d’élèves, en ou scientifique, ils en cision où se trouve quelqu’un encourageant les enseignants oublient les griefs natio- sur la planète Terre ». de leurs enfants à développer naux pour réfléchir de des activités liées à la science. manière plus planétaire Son sourire lumineux, les mou- Le CERN peut, là aussi, pro- et globale. vements de ses mains dans poser des pistes pédagogiques.

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UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES Caught in the Crossfire Protecting the environment during conflict

How can we incorporate the ideas of However, it is all too easy to that tackle environmental chal- ascribe the role of ‘silent victim’ lenges as especially conducive environmental sustainability into the to the environment and forget to peace and security.1 way we think about war and peace? that it can also form a part of the solution. Environmental sta- Environmental peacemaking is bility is a prerequisite for sus- not just researcher jargon. tainable peace – the economy River basin management is a MIGUEL VAN DER VELDEN, UN barriers we build between sew- and society are constrained by type of environmental manage- ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME age and streets; refineries and environmental limits, and so ment that requires coordination In 2014, former UN Secre- rivers; pipelines and the plants economic and social sustaina- and has been used to promote tary-General Ban Ki-moon we harvest for food. There is no bility (which includes a near-to- peace and security. The Dan- called the environment the remedy for this type of destruc- tal end to war, corruption and ube Commission, for example, ‘silent casualty of war and tion, especially after conserva- crime) cannot be reached with- established in Europe in 1948 armed conflict’. This was 20 tionists have fled the fighting. out a healthy environment. to coordinate the maintenance years after Virunga National of the Danube River, was one of Park in the Democratic Repub- Besides direct destruction, the In the case of war and armed the earliest attempts after the lic of the Congo became the first environment can also be victim- conflict specifically, the envi- Second World War to coordinate UNESCO world heritage site ized in times of war and armed ronment could play a more the police powers of sovereign listed as endangered due to conflict through the uncon- proactive role through ‘envi- states for a common cause and conflict, 23 years since retreat- trolled, destructive exploita- ronmental peacemaking’. has greatly contributed to reducing forces torched hundreds of tion of natural resources. The Environmental peacemaking ing pollution of the river. Similar oil wells in Kuwait at the end maintenance of standing armies is a way of resolving injustice initiatives have been introduced of the Gulf War and nearly 70 and rebel groups exerts enor- and transforming the structural across the world ever since. years since Bikini Atoll in the mous strain on environmental conditions that lead to conflict Today, initiatives like these are South Pacific was evacuated resources. In Colombia, the by envisioning environmental internationally supported and for nuclear testing with rela- Democratic Republic of the cooperation as one of the places promoted by organizations tion to the Cold War, making Congo and South Sudan, crit- where hostile parties can sus- such as the Global Environment the islands uninhabitable. ical biodiversity hotspots have tain a dialogue. The literature Facility (GEF), which contributes offered cover and refuge for on environmental peacemak- to coordinated environmental Environmental destruction has rebel groups for many years. ing claims that environmental resources management. been an integral part of human This has opened these habitats cooperation can facilitate more conflict ever since we started up to illegal logging, unregulated peaceful relations within states With the climate changing at waging war. The environment mining and massive poaching. as well as symbolic reconcilia- an unprecedented rate, initia- is affected not just by direct Finally, with no infrastructure tion within and between states tives like these must be ampli- attack during war, but also by left to support them, even refu- for more coordinated exploita- fied and increased in number. its indirect effects. Destroying gees turn to the environment in tion of natural resources. Stud- Researchers agree that a human infrastructure ruins the order to fulfil their basic needs. ies have identifiedinstitutions changing climate will have a

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26 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 © UNEP, Flickr © UNEP, Flickr © Airman Magazine, Mountain gorillas are particularly threatened by war and unrest. Oil wells set ablaze by retreating forces burn in the Kuwaiti desert following the Gulf War. significant negative impact on the risk of climatic hazards environmental cooperation in 1 Ide, T. (2019, September). The Impact 2 environmental security. Even instigating or exacerbating the Trifinio region was instru- of Environmental Cooperation on if current climate change mit- violent conflicts.3 Meanwhile, mental to the termination of the Peacemaking: Definitions, Mechanisms, igation targets are met, tens peacekeeping operations can rivalry between El Salvador and and Empirical Evidence. International Studies Review, 21(3), 327–346. of millions of more people incorporate the climate into Honduras in the early 1990s. 2 Adger,W.N., J.M. Pulhin, J. Barnett, G.D. will be impoverished due to their risk reduction strategies Dabelko, G.K. Hovelsrud, M. Levy, Ú. climate change in the coming by looking at ways to prevent If we give the environment a Oswald Spring, and C.H. Vogel, 2014: Human security. In: Climate Change decades. Many will have to such climatic hazards. For place at the peacemaking and 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and choose between starvation and these initiatives to be success- peacekeeping tables, there will Vulnerability. Part A: Global and Sectoral migration, leading to more cli- ful, however, projects need to be no need for that same envi- Aspects. Contribution of Working Group II to the Fifth Assessment Report of mate refugees. Inequalities are include local populations and ronment to be a ‘silent victim the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate likely to increase, with those be explicit in their intent to of war’ in the future. Instead, Change [Field, C.B., V.R. Barros, D.J. Dokken, K.J. Mach, M.D. Mastrandrea, T.E. unable to migrate or finance lead to peaceful international the environment could play an Bilir, M. Chatterjee, K.L. Ebi, Y.O. Estrada, adaptation strategies becom- relations; as in other cases, the enterprising role that will not R.C. Genova, B. Girma, E.S. Kissel, A.N. ing increasingly vulnerable to UN can play a mediating role. only protect the biodiversity of Levy, S. MacCracken, P.R. Mastrandrea, and L.L.White (eds.)]. Cambridge University overheating, hunger and con- our planet and reduce fossil fuel Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and flict. All these factors combined November 6 is the International emissions, but also protect us, New York, NY, USA, pp. 755-791. are likely to only increase ten- Day for Preventing the Exploita- our infrastructures and our 3 Ryan, D. (2019, June 12). Stanford-led sion and conflict, which in turn tion of the Environment in War livelihoods. It is up to us to put study investigates how much climate change affects the risk of armed conflict. leads to more environmental and Armed Conflict. Moving down our weapons and ask the Retrieved from Stanford News: https:/ destruction, leading again to a forward, countries can take environment for help. n news.stanford.edu/2019/06/12/ climate-change-cause-armed-conflict/ further increase in tension and success stories from across conflict – an endless, toxic cycle. the world as incentives and Chemicals and Waste during Conflict lessons to learn from. These The destruction of waste infrastructure during armed conflict can have Reducing conflict risk and pre- include the establishment of a detrimental effect on human health and the environment, especially paring for a changing climate a conservation area in the when it leads to the inadvertent release of hazardous chemicals. can be a win-win approach. Cordillera del Cóndor, which Beyond situations of conflict, hazardous chemicals and other Climate change adaptation supported Ecuador and Peru pollutants continue to be released in large quantities. According to strategies can increase food in resolving their long-stand- the UN Environment Programme’s Global Chemicals Outlook II, more ambitious worldwide action by all stakeholders is urgently required to security and diversify economic ing conflict in 1998, and the minimize adverse impacts of chemicals and waste. opportunities, thereby reducing case of Central America, where

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UN Special – November 2019 | 27 UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES University for Peace Educating global talents for Peace in an uncertain world

DR. FRANCISCO ROJAS ARAVENA, Humanity is in grave debt to once again taken a significant RECTOR, UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE the fundamental principles of place on the international UPEACE is a global entity. We the 2030 Agenda. Humanity agenda. The denuclearization are an international organiza- is not adequately caring about processes have retroceded. tion established pursuant to UN people, much less the planet. At present, old asymmetric General Assembly Resolution The actions of humanity inhibit conflicts have taken on a new 35/55 of 5 December 1980. We global progress. The single form with much more serious are present and develop activi- most significant thing is that consequences for the civilian ties in Africa, Europe, Southeast humanity is endangering peace. population, particularly the Asia, Latin America and China. Humans, with theirs actions, is most vulnerable sectors (chil- The University’s headquarters generating unprecedented dan- dren, women, the elderly). are located in Costa Rica. We gers for the survival of living These are the so-called hybrid hold permanent observer sta- beings on the planet, beyond wars, that is, traditional wars tus before the United Nations in threatening their own exist- in which the actions of irreg- New York, Geneva and Vienna. ence, despite the alerts ema- ular forces, organized crime, UPEACE’s global orientation is nating from the United Nations. and even terrorist forces are Dr. Francisco Rojas Aravena. provided by its governing Coun- superimposed. These wars, cil, whose Honorary President We see the convergence of the expressed as civil wars, are the civic, harmonious coexistence is the UN Secretary-General, increasing impact of human ones that result in the greatest and the edification of peaceful who in turn names 10 of the activity on the environment and number of victims, displaced societies, though cooperation. Council’s 17 members to rep- biodiversity. Ancient trees such persons and human rights resent all continents. In 2018, as the Baobab are dying out violations. In some regions of It is necessary to educate for the UN General Assembly high- because of these changes. The the world, where civil war has prevention. Education for lighted the work carried out by confluence of these situations is not yet exploded, societies are Peace and Non-violence must UPEACE in its resolution A/ generating massive migrations blocked within confrontations be improved at all levels and on RES/73/90. on different continents. Millions that polarize the whole of soci- a permanent basis. It is urgent of people internally displaced ety. These crises translate in to to reinforce multilateralism. We Conflicts become more acute because of armed confronta- a serious violation of human are a century from the birth and generate situations that tions or severe droughts or rights, also produce massive of the League of Nations. Over inhibit development and pro- floods. Recent reports indi- migrations and affecting the the past 100 years, multilat- duce instability within each cate that, in 2018, there were governance of entire geograph- eralism has played a central of the sub-regions where they 28 million new internally-dis- ical areas. role in inter-state relations. occur. Problems in governance placed persons, with almost The League of Nations emerged increase and the ability of inter- two thirds of them consisting of New threats and great dan- with the objective of achieving national institutions to mitigate “environmental refugees” and gers require new policies and peace and security through the them are limited. The Univer- one third refugees from vio- actions. Political will is weak, institutionalization of multilat- sity for Peace, (www.upeace. lent conflicts, particularly from the capacity to build global gov- eralism. There are many les- org) is working on: a) Promot- Southeast Asia and sub-Saha- ernance is limited, and multi- sons learned that have enabled ing development and Peace ran Africa. In all these cases, lateral diplomacy is very weak. the United Nations to carry out through education; b) Educating the violations of human rights Urgent actions are imperative much more effective work. It and training global talents for increase exponentially. in order to face post-conflict has managed to establish more positive action within the local situations and avoid the reap- than seven decades of global and global systems; c) Devel- Conflicts re-emerge in different pearance of conflict, violence peace, with more than 200 oping and promoting equality regions of the world. Tensions and war. Peace is much more nations taking an active role for all humankind through between the superpowers are than the end of armed conflict. in the organization. The United education; d) Encouraging the on the rise due to direct dis- Education is the most ennobling Nations emerged to preserve development of new ideas for crepancies or conflicts they means to achieve peace. Educa- peace and security, foster devel- harmony and the edification of support and are involved tion facilitates dialogue and the opment, and protect human a peaceful society within the in around the world. Issues exchange of ideas. Education rights and human dignity. international scope. related to nuclear conflict have creates new opportunities for The UN has managed to avoid

28 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 Crisis, Fragility and Conflict in an Uncertain World (Palgrave, 2019), constitutes a truly collec- tive effort of UPEACE scholars to provide a global vision of the current state of the Inter- national System.

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UN Special – November 2019 | 29 UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES The evolution of gender equality inside the UN family

The perception of gender equality has significantly evolved since the UN was created, let’s travel back through time. © UN Photo Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt (left), Representative of the United States on the United Nations Commission on Human Rights with Mrs. Rosa Markmann Reijer de Gonzalez- Videla, First Lady of Chile in one of the United Nations Radio studios. 1952

ANALUCÍA JÁCOME QUELAL, MINISTRY among nations. Therefore, it In the fifties, gender per se Certainly, there are some OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, ECUADOR is important to take stock of was not explicitly part of landmark precedents of the At the international level, there some core developments since the international arena use of the word gender in the has been recognition that gen- its establishment. In the fifties, gender per framework of the UN discus- der equality encompasses all se –commonly referring to sions since the early 1990s. It areas of peace, development, The UN System is grounded expected roles of women and has set the stage to its gradual and human rights. However, on the principle of equality men from social construc- inclusion in nonbinding inter- there are still significant chal- and non-discrimination, as tions– was not explicitly part national documents, mainly on lenges ahead, encompassing a reflected in the language of the of the international arena. the topic of women, as well as wide spectrum of causes and UN Charter (1945). In particu- However, the above-men- in different instruments, mech- consequences, by involving dif- lar, it is worth noting the use tioned language of these two anisms, and initiatives. More- ferent stakeholders. of “everyone” throughout its UN core instruments denotes over, it has been positive for text for referring to individ- equal rights for all individ- achieving one binding defini- Irrespective of victims’ origin, uals in general, as well as its uals, regardless of any bio- tion on gender, adapted for the belief, condition, age, or status, specific preambular mention logical differences between purposes of the Rome Statute as well as other external fac- that reaffirms the faith of the males and females, generally of the International Criminal tors that can deepen vulnera- peoples of the Organization in referred as “sex”. Court in 1998. bilities, gender discrimination fundamental human rights, in with different nuances has the dignity and worth of the Over time, the social dynam- In 1985, the General Assembly been present throughout the “human person”, in the equal ics and common struggle of sets goals for increased women’s years. This reality represents rights of men and women. women have paved the way representation in the Secretariat, legal, social, and economic for the gradual development an important precedent barriers while disregarding Likewise, the Universal Decla- of International Law on issues Inside the UN, these winds the achievement of full human ration for Human Rights (1948) related to gender under the of change went head-to-head potential. Sustainable devel- states in its preambular part Human Rights perspective with ongoing discussions, com- opment is not possible if one the equal and inalienable rights as a crosscutting pillar in the mitments, developments, and half of humanity continues to of all members of the human UN System. In this endeavour, expectations that have been be denied its full human rights family and emphasizes in its not only delegates from States witnessed by generations. and opportunities.1 first article that all human have contributed, due to their One important precedent is beings are born free and equal primary responsibility to pro- the decision made by the The situation inside the in dignity and rights. In its tect those who are under their General Assembly in 1985 to United Nations family is not drafting, the Commission on the respective jurisdictions, but set goals for increased wom- exempted of this reality, even Status of Women, established also various actors, including en’s representation in the more so because of its respon- in 1946 under the supervision the staff members of the United Secretariat. The first goal was sibility to lead by example as of ECOSOC, played a role by Nations, civil society organi- set to increase the presence the international scenario promoting equality between zations, and all the members of women in the Secretariat for dialogue and conciliation women and men. of society. to 20% by 1990, which was

30 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 the persistent struggle and in the six official languages of efforts made at local, national, the Organization, as part of regional and international level, the “System-wide Strategy on the United Nations has led strat- Gender Parity”, a management egies for strengthening capac- reform led by the Secretary ity building for mainstreaming General entitled since 2017. gender through a set of specific, These Guidelines represent a strategic approaches, as well as strategy to eradicate discrimina- technical and institutional pro- tion based in particular on sex, cesses adopted to tackle discrim- social gender or gender iden- ination from its roots. tity, and perpetuation of gender stereotypes. It also provides the

© UN Photo On the one hand, since 2010, opportunity for staff members to Tatiana Valovaya (left), Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva (UNOG), speaks UN Women has promoted complete related training. with Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, during the 3rd Part of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva and designed a number of in-house policies, strategies and In addition, the UN itself per- ultimately met in 1991. By the first women appointed as tools aimed at advancing gender sists in its endeavor through 1995 the goal was 35%, with Director-General of the UNOG. equality in the System. These the Human Rights Up-Front 25% at the higher management efforts include the creation of Plan of Action, which integrates levels. Nonetheless, at the end It is important to notice that a network of focal points to human rights into the lifeblood of 1993, the number of women gender parity goes far beyond champion gender-related issues of the system, so that all staff in senior management reached the workplace and identify positive and neg- understand their own and the only 13%.2 Because it also includes the rec- ative trends that emerge from Organization’s human rights ognition of the rights of persons 32 UN entities. The last report obligations. This is in line with Currently, the overall balance, with different sexual preferences. prepared by the Secretary Gen- SDG 5 for achieving “gender regarding the percentage of In the 90s several articles were eral on the improvement of the equality and empowering all women among the UN pro- published by this very same UN status of women in the UN sys- women and girls”, and SDG 16 fessional staff at all levels has Special Magazine. Articles advo- tem (UN Doc. A/74/220, 2019) on the promotion of “peaceful increased, from 29.5% in 1993, cating for the protection of birth considered the need to update and inclusive societies for sus- to 40% in 2019. Similarly, the rights, but only if the child was and streamline the terms of ref- tainable development”, rep- average of women’s representa- born from heterosexual parents erence for general focal points, resenting an opportunity for tion at higher management and it was necessary to know achieve adequate levels of sen- change to achieve the system- levels (D1 to USG) has reached who the biological father was. iority, and responsibility, as well atic mainstreaming of gender in 40%. Nonetheless, the election of Likewise, some advertisements as access to data and appropri- the implementation of coherent women to higher political posts on fitness for women were pub- ate allocation of time, financial strategies of action by UN entities is still limited. For example, H.E lished, promoting beauty stere- resources and training. and staff, not only at headquar- Maria Fernanda Espinosa was otypes and sexism. ters, but also on the ground. n the fourth women appointed Achieving gender equality as President of the General Nowadays, these messages could requires organizational culture to 1 https:/sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ post2015/transformingourworld Assembly; H.E Michelle Bache- be perceived as inconsistent in change and improve at all levels let is only the fourth women their attempt to promote gender In this regard, the UN has devel- 2 https:/unstats.un.org/unsd/ demographic-social/products/ appointed to be High Com- respect through the avoidance oped a set of tools aimed at worldswomen/documents/ww1995.pdf missioner for Human Rights; of violence and discrimination. helping its staff to communicate https:/www.un.org/gender/content/ and H.E TatianaBAT_CDV_Froidevau_Vectorise.pdf Valovaya is In 1 this 25.03.2019 regard, 09:49:40 and faced with in a gender-inclusive manner un-secretariat-gender-parity-dashboard

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UN Special – November 2019 | 31 UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES 25 September 2019 World Negotiation Day

Partnership with the private sector brings to light global practices and expertise in Multilateral Negotiations. © ADN Group Panelists join one of the prize winners for the Negotiator of the Year Award, H.E. Mr. Salim Baddoura.

FARAH TABCHE, TAYLOR SULLIVAN, In his opening remarks, the rationality of the demand, collaboration between the UN, UNOG Rabih el-Haddad highlighted focusing on what is at stake in a civil society, and business in Last September, the first edi- the significance of the World negotiation, and fostering trust multilateral negotiations, as tion of World Negotiation Negotiation Day as a crucial among the negotiating parties. we progress from a state-cen- Day, brought together more opportunity to encourage and His fellow co-founder, Laurent tric model to a more inclusive than 200 diplomats, negotia- reward negotiators who are Combalbert, joined him on this and multi-faceted approach to tors, and other experts in the instrumental in overcoming topic. As an expert in crisis international relations. field to share and discuss the negotiation deadlocks and management, he discussed place negotiation has in eco- building consensus. In a world navigating from a competitive Peace negotiations and nomic, diplomatic and climatic where negotiation is increas- to a cooperative negotiation inclusiveness spheres. ingly competitive, negotiators style. He emphasized that Maria Butler, Director of Global need to be empowered and although cooperative negotia- Programmes at the Women’s The event featured a panel supported in their push for tions usually do not arise natu- International League for Peace discussion on the journey cooperative attitudes. He also rally, with roughly only 8-10% and Freedom, focused on the from conflict to peace, bring- emphasized the importance of of all negotiations beginning in importance of inclusivity in ing critical negotiations, con- calling upon experts from out- a stage of cooperation, these peace negotiations. With the flict de-escalation, human side of the United Nations, such negotiations must be held as use of real-world examples of rights, grassroots and local as the ADN Group, to leverage a necessity. successful negotiations includ- peace movements, and climate their expertise within the dip- ing female and local community change to the forefront. Chaired lomatic field. UN human rights negotiations involvement, she emphasized by Rabih el-Haddad, Director and their impact the necessity of including these of UNITAR’S Division for Mul- Negotiation as a tool in crisis As the Senior Fellow in Res- groups in negotiations. Her tilateral Diplomacy, the panel management idence at the Graduate Insti- discussion was underpinned included four other experts in Marwan Mery, the co-founder tute’s Global Governance by the need for a fundamental negotiation from both the pri- of ADN Group and an expert Centre, and a former European reform of the UN system that vate and public international in resolving complex situations Union negotiator for over eight would eliminate the structural spheres including Marwan and lie detection, commenced years, Jerome Bellion-Jourdan discrimination against women Mery and Laurent Combalbert, the deliberation; discussing was able to draw from his pro- in negotiation institutions, and co-founders of ADN Group, negotiation as a tool in cri- fessional experience to high- include communities at all steps Jerome Bellion-Jourdan, Sen- sis management, he provided light the nexus of human rights of peace negotiation, as she ior Fellow in Residence at the participants with useful knowl- and negotiation. He discussed believes they are the stewards Graduate Institute’s Global edge on de-escalating hostage the implementation of human of enduring peace. Governance Centre, and Maria negotiations, while also adding rights norms and standards via Butler, Director of Global Pro- personal anecdotes to support United Nations negotiations, Climate change negotiations grammes at the Women’s Inter- his techniques. Mery identified and the increasing need to con- are crucial for our future national League for Peace and three tools critical to conflict nect the realms of negotiation. In the final keynote on cli- Freedom. de-escalation: understanding He also advocated for increased mate change negotiations,

32 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 Wael Abou el-Magd of Egypt, were this year’s recipients of the award. Ambassador Baddoura chaired the committee that adopted the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work and pre- sided at the UNCTAD Trade and Development Board in 2018. Ambassador El Magd was the chair of the Group of 77 and China and one of the most active negotiators at the Bangkok Climate Change Con- ference, playing a key role in

© ADN Group reaching a deal that worked More than 150 participants from private and public sectors attend the World Negotiation Day. for all parties while maintain- ing a unified position for the Group of 77 and China until Rabih el-Haddad, Director of industrialized and developing significance of private-public the end of the negotiations. the Division for Multilateral countries. These negotiations partnerships in negotiation. Diplomacy, touched on the are centred on consensus and They also elaborated on the key The event concluded with a future of multilateral negoti- partnership in achieving their elements of a successful negoti- cocktail reception in the Bar ations in the face of climate common interests. ation, the perception of United Serpent, which allowed par- change. Unlike many tradi- Nations negotiations from the ticipants to network and dis- tional forms of negotiation, he Participants then engaged in perspective of civil society, par- cuss their feedback with the indicated that climate change a roundtable discussion with ticularly on climate change, panelists. negotiations rest upon the dif- the panelists on the role of and the future of AI and other ferentiation of power between the United Nations, and the technologies in multilateral Increasing public-private negotiations. partnerships in negotiation is essential for the evolution The World Negotiation Day of bilateral and multilateral was accompanied by the first negotiations. With the success ever Negotiator of the Year of World Negotiation Day, UNI- Award. This award celebrates TAR is determined to facilitate negotiators who were instru- more discussions in collabo- mental in unblocking negotia- ration with the private sector tion deadlocks and facilitating in the future. This event has consensus building during been organized by the United negotiations. Selected by a Nations Institute for Training jury of international experts, and Research (UNITAR) and Ambassador Salim Baddoura the International Negotiation of Lebanon, and Ambassador Agency (AND Group). n

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UN Special – November 2019 | 33 WHO / OMS Life in Geneva: Tips on Getting Settled as a WHO Intern

Tips and insights on living and working in Geneva from the perspective of the WHO Internship Program. © Alyssa Palmquist WHO Intern Board (June 2019). Pictured from left to right: Alisha Kapur (Welfare Coordinator), Alina Lack (Fair Internship Initiative Co-Coordinator), Jun Kyung Lee (President), Ahmad Hoseen (Communications Coordinator), Alyssa Palmquist (Vice President), Azhar Rahman (Sports Coordinator), Farah Jawitz (Secretary). Not pictured: Shannon Han (Fair Internship Initiative Co-Coordinator), Saara Thakur (Social Coordinator).

JUN KYUNG LEE, ALYSSA PALMQUIST, WHO WHO interns are represented by an elected mentorship program and conference calls Each year, thousands of young profes- Intern Board which meets regularly with the with interns at WHO Regional and Country sionals move to Geneva for internships, Human Resources Department (HRD) and offices. The Intern Board is also working with the World Health Organization (WHO) hosts various weekly activities including with HRD and the Department of Infor- headquarters in Geneva hosting approx- an intern lunch and intern network meet- mation Management and Technology to imately 500-600 interns per year. While ings. In addition, they help host a monthly develop an alumni network to help foster each United Nations organization has its induction day for new interns where senior ongoing connections with the work of WHO own process for advising interns on getting leadership present WHO’s organizational and its partners. WHO interns maintain settled in Geneva, here we provide some history, governance and strategic priorities. Facebook (WHO HQ Interns) and Instagram tips and resources from the perspective Over the last several years WHO has taken (@who_hq_interns) accounts with regular of the WHO Internship Program1 covering several steps to reform the internship pro- updates on life as an intern in Geneva. housing, transportation and daily life. gram including a central application and Below is a summary of information col- recruitment system as well as exit surveys lected from the WHO intern network in Brief Overview: WHO Internship Program and recommendation letters. an effort to share common resources with The WHO Internship Program provides a future young professionals relocating to pre-arrival guide to all incoming interns Every six months, WHO Director-General Switzerland. which includes general advice and key Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus meets onboarding tasks. All interns, regard- with all interns to discuss their engage- Geneva Snapshot: Daily Life and Getting less of nationality, must check if they ment and welfare. The Intern Board also Around need an entry visa to work in Switzer- meets with Dr. Tedros every two months Home to the United Nations and a host of land. Once in Geneva, interns are given to discuss improvements to the internship multinational organizations, Geneva has a a daily lunch voucher worth CHF15 for program. Beginning in January 2020, WHO rich history of diversity and culture. New the duration of their internship and a will provide monthly living stipends to all arrivals can go on a free Geneva walking comprehensive health insurance in line interns up to CHF16502 as approved by tour4 which leaves from the city center each with the Thirteenth General Program of Member States during the 71st World Sunday at 11 a.m. and, if you really want Work (GPW13). They are also entitled Health Assembly3 in support of the goal, by to get a sense of local culture, CHF40 buys to 2.5 days of time off per month and, 2022, of 50% representation from low and a Museum Pass5 with access to more than since May 2019, given free access to WHO middle-income countries (LMICs). Other a dozen locations throughout the city. We fitness facilities. initiatives include staff bike donations, a recommend visiting the International Red

34 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 a list of housing resources at http://internsassociation.org/useful-information/housing-tips/. Many interns also choose to live across the border in France, but you must double-check your visa requirements to make sure this is an option.

Departing Geneva At the conclusion of their internship, WHO interns complete an exit survey where they can provide feedback on how the program can continue to evolve and improve. With the addition of stipends, WHO is proud to contribute to the efforts across the UN to ensure fair equitable and accessible internship opportunities for all. The Intern Board wishes to thank the WHO Staff Association for the opportunity to reflect on our experience and support future interns and young © Chris Black Interns with WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Human Resources Department colleagues professionals. n in charge of the programme. 1 https:/www.who.int/careers/internships/en/ Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) museum Accommodation 2 Adjusted depending on external funding 3 Agenda item 17.1: Reform of the Global Internship which includes permanent exhibitions on Unfortunately, affordable housing is dif- Programme defending human dignity, restoring family ficult to find in Geneva. Nevertheless, 4 http://www.geneva.info/free-tour/ links and reducing natural risks around the many resources are available for interns. 5 https:/museesdegeneve.ch/musees/ world. In addition to a regular WHO lunch- These range from public Facebook groups 6 https:/graduateinstitute.ch/Homepage 7 http://internsassociation.org/ time seminar series, the Geneva Institute6 (Geneva Interns Association, IHEID Home- also offers a wide range of panels and dis- less in Geneva, UN Housing and Geneve cussions, most of which are free to attend. a Louer) to online platforms like www. glocals.com where classifieds are posted The official language of Geneva is French, on a regular basis. Based on past expe- but English and German are also spoken. rience, the WHO Intern Board estimates Interns wishing to practice their French that the average price for a furnished bed- skills can join a language group via www. room with shared bathroom and kitchen glocals.com. One of the first tasks upon ranges from CHF550-750, with a studio arrival is to get a local SIM card. Of the ranging from CHF850-1200 per month. main providers, Lycamobile and Lebara are These rates increase for flats in Geneva best for short-term stays (less than three city center from a low of CHF600 to a high RISE TO months) whereas Salt and Sunrise tend to of CHF1500. offer long-term contracts. You can also buy THE MUSIC a monthly TPG (Geneva Public Transport) Airbnb also offers various options, but LIVE CONCERTS pass from the city transport office at Gare these tend to be limited and more expen- EVERY MONTH RIGHT Cornavin. To purchase, you will need your sive. However, many interns do book an HERE AT IBIS passport and a passport-sized photo. Prices Airbnb for their first few days so they can vary, but for adults under 25 the monthly visit flats in person. WHO strongly advises rate for Geneva (Zone 10) is CHF45 and against transferring any funds before see- CHF70 for those over 25. Uber is acces- ing a flat as scams have been reported MONA sible within Geneva and traveling from in the past. That being said, the earlier 14. NOVEMBER 2019 Switzerland to France (but not the other you start looking the better as demand FROM 7:30 PM way around). If you live in France, make is very high and places do go fast. Most sure to account for the extra transportation landlords should be comfortable with a ibis Genève zone(s) and carry your passport with you written agreement and may ask for a copy Centre Nations when crossing the border. Finally, note that of your passport to secure the listing – this Rue du Grand Pre 33-35 dining out in Geneva can be very expensive is not abnormal and is often required for 1201 geneva so try and budget accordingly. Interns tend tax reasons. Finally, many interns have T +41 (0)22 9192030 to spend between CHF50–100 per week found foyers (dormitories) to be a good for groceries depending on where and option as these are specifically designed IBIS MUSIC. WE ARE OPEN. how often they shop, with a total monthly for low-income, temporary tenants. The ibis-music.com budget of CHF1200–1800. Geneva Interns Association7 has compiled

UN Special – November 2019 | 35 GLOBAL AFFAIRS / AFFAIRES GLOBALES Un coup de fourchette au cœur de la diversité

Vincent Lagueux, travaille chez Eldora SA, le spécialiste de la restauration de collectivité. Il est le directeur d’exploitation des restaurants de l’ONU et se confie autour d’un café. © Sarah Bencherif Vincent Lagueux, directeur d’exploitation des restaurants d’Eldora à l’ONU.

SOLANGE BEHOTEGUY, CNUCED lié aux droits humains. L’ONU les agriculteurs de la région. (Genève terroir), plutôt qu’avec Il annonce des nouveaux travaille pour conquérir la paix Mais le volume d’activité nous des produits étrangers dont plats, l’introduction de verres dans le monde. Nous, nous oblige parfois de nous appro- la qualité n’est pas toujours sérigraphiés, des changements essayons de veiller à la fois aux visionner également dans les avérée. stratégiques liés aux travaux aspects nutritionnel et relation- pays limitrophes. entrepris dans le Palais des nel en offrant des prestations Que faites-vous de la nourriture Nations et la distribution gra- diverses, pour tous les goûts. Pourriez-vous être plus précis ? qui reste chaque jour ? tuite du buffet salade en fin France, Espagne, Allemagne A partir du moment où les pro- de service au bénéfice des A la cafétéria, nous propo- et Italie en particulier. Il peut duits utilisés ne sont pas pré- stagiaires. sons 11 prestations différentes arriver qu’une partie des pro- sentés à la vente, c’est-à-dire chaque jour, dont un menu duits le soit, car de nos jours qu’ils n’ont pas été assaison- Je n’ai même pas le temps express pour les plus pressés, nos convives veulent manger nés, et qu’ils sont ainsi restés de finir mon expresso et j’ai et un menu Natura qui permet de tout, toute l’année. dans les enceintes réfrigérées, déjà son portrait dans la tête. de travailler les produits locaux. ils peuvent être utilisés le len- Vincent Lagueux est dyna- Nous essayons de favoriser les Quel est le pourcentage de demain. Notre chef de cuisine mique, soucieux de l’environ- agriculteurs genevois. Nous ser- surgelés ? planifie l’étalage des produits nement et du bien-être de ceux vons 1600 couverts par jour en Le pourcentage est relative- par rapport au volume d’acti- qu’il appelle d’un ton chaleu- moyenne entre la cafétéria, ment faible par rapport aux vité et à l’historique. Le buffet reux « les convives ». Originaire le Restaurant des Délégués légumes frais. Sur les grosses de salades peut générer des de l’ouest de la France, Vincent et les cafétérias extérieures périodes on a 750 kilos de fruits restes. Il y a quelques années, a fait des études de restaura- (Maison de l’environnement, et légumes frais par jour et plus un partenariat avait été signé tion à La Rochelle, a passé un Palais Wilson et Motta). Lors d’une tonne de pommes de avec une association, Celle-ci Bac technologique hôtelier, et de grandes réunions, nous terre par mois. De toute façon venait récupérer les plats qui s’est ensuite spécialisé dans pouvons servir jusqu’à 2100 la région genevoise ne pour- restaient. Mais comme ils ne la cuisine. Avant de devenir le personnes. rait pas fournir l’ensemble de se déplaçaient pas pour des directeur d’exploitation des res- la restauration à plus de 17%. petites quantités, ils ont arrêté taurants de l’ONU, il a travaillé Comment arrivez-vous à favo- Donc nous nous approvision- de venir. au Ritz à Paris, en service et en riser des produits locaux avec nons aussi en Canton de Vaud sommellerie… Il adore cuisiner une demande aussi impor- et dans toute la Suisse. Quelle est la solution trouvée ? la blanquette de veau ! tante ? Prenons comme exemple Légalement nous avons l’obli- la tomate. Quels sont vos Le pourcentage de produits bio gation de les éliminer. Après un Quelle est la particularité de la fournisseurs ? utilisés est-il élevé ? service de deux heures nous gestion de la restauration au La tomate provient de nos La demande est en croissance, ne pouvons pas les réutiliser. cœur du Palais des Nations ? fournisseurs référencés du mais les pourcentages sont Ainsi, malheureusement, tout C’est comme dans les grands maraîchage genevois. Nous fluctuants. Dans ce domaine part à la poubelle. Depuis 2010, palaces. On accueille des per- essayons d’avoir des circuits il est plus intéressant de tra- Eldora est partenaire de Global sonnalités du monde entier, on courts garantissant un ser- vailler avec l’économie locale, Impact. Ce qui signifie que tous est au cœur du monde politique vice de qualité et favorisant notamment avec le label GRTA les déchets organiques sont

36 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 © Archives des Nations Unies à Genève © Catherine Fiankan-Bokonga Restaurant des délégués, 1955. Cafétéria du Palais des Nations à l’heure du déjeuner.

retraités sur place. En 2015 base d’amidon de maïs. Nous Avez-vous pris une mesure pour totalement fermée pendant les un déshydrateur a été installé évitons également d’imprimer faire face à cette réalité ? travaux. Des alternatives seront au Palais ce qui permet trans- les tickets de caisse. Nous pen- Depuis 2013 nous proposons des mises en place. Le Restaurant former les déchets en énergie. sons aussi mettre en place des tarifs préférentiels à 8 et 9 francs des Délégués sera fermé aussi verres sérigraphiés ONU que le pour les stagiaires, notamment en 2020 et possiblement trans- Avez-vous des conseils à donner personnel pourra obtenir avec pour le menu Natura, Express, féré au niveau du Pasta corner. au personnel onusien pour une caution dans tous les points et pour la pizza Marguerita. éviter le gaspillage ? de vente. Ça sera le même prin- Depuis le mois de septembre, Pensez-vous que ces change- De manger de façon raison- cipe que pour le Rebox. à la fin du service, vers 14 h30, ments temporaires vont chan- née et de ne prendre dans les stagiaires peuvent se ser- ger les habitudes des fidèles ? son assiette que les quanti- Avez-vous des exemples de vir dans leur Rebox au buffet Je ne pense pas que cela décou- tés nécessaires à une bonne plats originaux servis à la salade, passer par la caisse et ragera les fidèles. Mais il est alimentation. cafétéria ? ce sera gratuit. Cela nous per- tout à fait normal de vouloir A la fin du mois de septembre mettra d’éviter le gaspillage et quitter son lieu de travail à Pensez-vous mettre en place nous avons eu une animation en de participer aux efforts faits l’heure du déjeuner, de s’éva- d’autres initiatives pour proté- collaboration avec le restaurant par l’UNOG pour trouver des der un moment et d’avoir envie ger l’environnement ? péruvien, Pachacamac, installé solutions créatives afin d’aider de découvrir ce qui existe Nous appliquons la politique de à Genève. La semaine de la les stagiaires. ailleurs. n zéro plastique. Les barquettes langue espagnole a été marquée pour le buffet sont confection- par des plats originaires de pays La cafétéria va-t-elle être affec- nées à partir d’une matière hispanophones, en partenariat tée par les travaux entrepris constituée à base de canne à avec les interprètes à l’OMC. dans le cadre du plan de réno- sucre, bambou ou betterave. vation du Palais des Nations ? Celles pour les menus chauds Les stagiaires ne sont pas La cafétéria ne va pas chan- à emporter sont fabriquées à rémunérés aux Nations Unies. ger de place mais elle sera

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UN Special – November 2019 | 37 UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES The benefits and challenges of endurance sports

At first, people will then have completed five Iron- is a challenge in the diplomatic man competitions; each year life. That said, I truly believe ask you why, decreasing my finish time that with the right dedication, and then they ask significantly. anything is possible, even if you occupy a senior position in your you how. This sport impacted my life establishment and have a lot on positively in three ways: your plate. I am also blessed to • The physical pain is gone! lead a fantastic team that is one RABIH EL-HADDAD, UNITAR Not only do I sleep better at of the most efficient, autono- night, but also my migraines mous and harmonious that one What prompted you to embark on and neck pains disappeared. can find in international organ- this journey of endurance sports? I am only left with the pain izations. My team members are Similar to many international of sore muscles because of endowed with a significant civil servants with busy work frequent over training, which sense of initiative, innovation and travel schedules, I disre- is much more favorable. and positivity that gives me the garded my health for many • I am fit and I don’t deprive energy to be able to balance my © Finisherpix.com years and focused on doing myself of any type of food. I personal and professional lives. my job and doing it right. I no longer need to calculate Without their trust and support UN colleagues who are into navigated life without listen- my caloric intake and I expe- I wouldn’t be able to consolidate ultra-marathons and other ing to my body or its physical rience new cuisines without my sports achievements. long-distance events. Actually, pains. From 2012 to 2015, I had any guilt associated to it. the best endurance sports- severe neck and back pains that • I am discovering myself. What future challenges did woman at the UN happens to be pushed me to regularly con- Endurance sports are about you set for yourself? What type DSG Amina Mohammed, whom sume a lot of pain killers and self-discovery, testing your of support do you need to go I met on numerous occasions spend my time in never-ending limits, overcoming them, further? and who is a great source of physio sessions. In 2015, I was exploring new territories, and My goal for next year is to break inspiration. She had to walk diagnosed with a back hernia embarking on an inner jour- the 10-hour benchmark on the 76 km from Kaduna to Zaria in and I had the choice between ney of listening. What makes Ironman Race. Since 2016, I Nigeria to raise the money for an operation or reinforcing things even more nourishing have been gradually enhanc- her university studies abroad. my abs and back with Pilates, spiritually is training in a ing my time from 14 hours It is no surprise that she was swimming, and other sports. I country like Switzerland with to 10 hours and 47 minutes; instrumental in empowering chose the latter path but still its fantastic nature and a more however, going further requires the member states towards needed a sports challenge that than adequate infrastructure more effort and professional adopting the SDGs. We have would mobilise my energies for these kinds of sports. support from triathlon coaches an endurance leader in the while motivating me to look and professionals in this field. I right place. n forward. A colleague of mine, What type of organization does also hope that the UN will start Jerome (seen in the picture) it require? encouraging other colleagues Rabih El-Haddad directs the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy at the United who had done many Ironman Embarking on endurance who are committed to sports Nations Institute for Training and competitions, explained this sports requires a total change by providing them with the Research and supports diplomats and challenge to me. An Ironman of mindset and also to the way training facilities, coaching, and the UN Governing Bodies secretariats in their consensus building efforts competition is a grueling tri- you organize your personal and other types of sponsorship that during multilateral negotiations. He athlon, consisting of a 3.8 km professional lives. When head- would enable them to shine and was recently interviewed, following his swim, a 180 km bike and a ing on mission, my priority is to act as valuable role models for fifth consecutive Ironman competition in Barcelona this October 2019, to 42 km run. Jerome introduced choose the hotel with the best international civil servants and understand his motivation, the link me to the world of triathlon gym or the one located next to a also the member states. between work and health, and why he believes that more individuals need to sports; this was a life saver. park where I can run. Depend- invest in their health. ing on the challenge, one has Do you train alone and do you know Did this sport make your life to get accustomed to waking of any other UN colleagues who are better? up very early for a morning also into endurance sports? Definitely! I started training training session prior to head- Time permitting, I do train in January 2016 when I first ing to work and this entails sometimes with other col- bought my bike and since sleeping early as well, which leagues and I know of many

38 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES UN Agencies compete at the International Tennis Club

The staff of United Nations agencies in Geneva come together to participate in a tennis tournament at the International Tennis Club. © Mauro Nonis We are the Champions of the World.

LEROY M. BROWN, ITU (RETIRED) missions of Afghanistan, Can- de volaille sauce aux morilles; “If I had not played tennis and On 21 September 2019, more ada, Italy, Turkey, and the USA. while a slide presentation of table tennis for the last five to than 80 tennis players com- There were also players from the tournament played on the eight years I’m sure by now peted in the 7th annual Geneva IOM, ITU, UNCTAD, UNHCHR, big screen in the background. I would be in a wheelchair. Inter-Organizations Games UNICEF, and UNDP. The com- The IOSC thanked Roslyn Jack- Sports are very important for (GIOG) tennis challenge hosted petition was of a high standard son, President of the Interna- a lifestyle of well-being, health, by the International Tennis because many of the players tional Tennis Club, for her and happiness” Club1 and sponsored by the are tournament-level players in support and contributions. – Brendan M., a Parkinson’s Inter-Organizational Sports Switzerland. In addition, play- The IOSC also gave thanks sufferer Commission (IOSC). Founded ing alongside a fellow colleague to the team captains for their in 1937, the International gives extra motivation to win. contributions on the Organ- “This was the best day ever (for Tennis Club, now located at There were many close and izing Committee with Leroy me) at the International Tennis Pregny-Chambésy, has been competitive matches through- Brown (vice-President IOSC) as Club!” playing its part in bringing out the tournament. There was chairperson of the Organizing – Spectator together, both on and off the much excitement and a great Committee. We would like to court, members of the Geneva atmosphere as team members give special congratulations to “We enjoyed big fun on tennis international community and and supporters cheered and all of the participants for their last Saturday and the flag of fostering relations between it encouraged their colleagues great sportsmanship, patience, WTO stood till the end of the and the local community. The and team members from the and cooperation to help make tournament. I thank all of you IOSC was created in 1971 to sidelines. this tournament a tremendous for your participation and com- promote the UN Inter-Agency success! n mitment, especially those vol- Games2 and sports activities for After a hard-fought day of unteer-organizers… I am proud international civil servants in tennis competitions with 60 A few Quotes of our team spirit and hope that Geneva. matches played, the winner “The purpose of the United we can join the competition was the defending champion, Nations Inter-Agency Games again next year. Go team WTO!” On a beautiful sunny day seven UNOG. The President of the (IAG) shall be to enable cur- – Xiaozhun Y. teams from the international IOSC, Arnaud Devilliers, pre- rent and retired members of organizations in Geneva par- sented the trophy and medals the agencies and organizations “Thanks to everyone for com- ticipated in the tennis tourna- at the closing ceremony. The of the United Nations system ing out; it was a lot of fun!… ment: ILO, UNOG, WIPO, WTO, runner-up this year was the and other eligible organiza- Next year we’ll dethrone the CERN, UN Missions team, and ILO and third place went to tions to get to know each other defending champion UNOG!” the International Tennis Club the International Tennis Club through sports and other rec- – Pablo J. n team. Each team consisted of team. reational activities and thereby two men’s doubles, two mixed to improve mutual understand- 1 https://www.tennis-cit.ch/ doubles, and one ladies doubles. Finally, that evening the players ing and work relations.” 2 https://www.interagencygames.org/ The UN Missions team play- and guests dined together on – UN Inter-Agency Games newsite/ ers were from the diplomatic daurade grillée and suprême General Rules

UN Special – November 2019 | 39 UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES © UN Library Geneva Solange's and Sarah's workshops. Express and De-stress

Ex Tempore, the United Nations at this event. Muriel, former is the feel-good factor. Publica- Chief of Communications at tion is not the goal, nor even Society of Writers, celebrated its UNCTAD, is co-founder of the an option. It’s a type of writing 30 years of existence with a well- United Nations health and fed by emotions in which there well-being club and a United are no rules – forget style, spell- attended fast-paced lunchtime event Nations–accredited (ACANU) ing or punctuation. The writ- at the Knowledge and Learning journalist. These experiences ing process can be physically amongst many others on her uncomfortable at the outset – Commons on Friday 29 September. personal and professional life the tension in your hand as you path have given Muriel unique grip the pen, tearing the paper insight into the theme under with the nib, screwing up and discussion – how writing can discarding your production… SARAH JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR, cappuccino (renversé) at the relieve stress. but progressively this dimin- UNOG Press Bar, he suggested nam- ishes – as does your pain and ing the proposed journal “Ex For years, during her studies, suffering – both physical and Speeches Tempore”, since staff contribu- Muriel wrote under dictates. mental. It’s important to fix Ex Tempore President Marko tions should be crisp, uncom- Then, when she became a jour- an appointment with yourself Stanovic welcomed a very plicated, impromptu, and as nalist she had to unlearn these and to write regularly. You don’t mixed public, including far away as possible from the dictates and adapt to others. need any special equipment long-standing members of the stale UN jargon of resolutions But all her writing experiences other than a writing implement Society and contributors to and reports. “We wanted to up to this point in her life had and a stock of paper. Anything its annual publication, diplo- prove that we could write lit- in common the need to think can be used to trigger the flow – mats, staff members, retirees erature – not just bureaucratic of the reader (much as I am you can write about whoever or and interns to the Library pseudo-intellectual stuff”, he thinking of you dear UN Special whatever you like. Clinical trials Events Room and kicked off said, adding that the 30th readers as I write this!) Then have proven the effectiveness of the proceedings. anniversary issue is currently one day, further to difficult this method in the treatment of in preparation and open for moments in her life, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, Alfred de Zayas then took the contributions until 31 October. we can all encounter, Muriel but it can help anyone to exte- floor and explained how he, an New members and donors are discovered Expressive Writ- riorise the stresses and strains American of Spanish/French also welcome. ing. The writer that she is was of modern existence. origin, the late Sergio Chaves liberated from the constraint of from Argentina and Leonor Keynote address thinking of an audience and the Four mini workshops Sampaio from Brazil founded Natalie Alexander, Coordinator censorship this imposes. She After listening to Muriel’s wise the United Nations Society of at the Knowledge and Learning became the destined reader of and non-threatening words, the Writers on August 14 1989. Commons, then introduced Ms her own writing. But the pro- last hour of the event show- Alfred recalled how over a Muriel Scibilia, keynote speaker cess rather than the production cased four different writing

40 | UN Special – Novembre 2019 © Marko Stanovic © Sarah Jordan © Sarah Jordan Muriel Scibilia’s keynote address. Marko Stanovic welcomes the public Muriel Scibilia delivers her keynote to the event. address on Expressive Writing.

styles. Participants moved from on drawing inspiration from one 15-minute session to the objects. 2019 - Upcoming commons Activities

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UN Special – November 2019 | 41 ART & CULTURE © Carla Edelenbos La Suisse inconnue, à la découverte des 26 cantons Valais: Ausserberg

Une série de CARLA EDELENBOS, ANCIENNE la majorité des habitants était Une chapelle d’alpage occu- FONCTIONNAIRE, ONUG contre la construction du pait déjà le lieu au Moyen- 26 impressions Trouver un lieu non-touristique bâtiment. Pour commencer, Age. L’autel est d’ailleurs une des lieux plutôt en Valais est presque une mis- ils considéraient ne pas avoir copie de l’original conservé à sion impossible. Ausserberg me besoin d’étrangers qui allaient Zürich. Selon la petite histoire, inconnus – loin semble être le plus populaire nuire à leur tranquillité. De il semblerait qu’à une époque du tourisme. des cantons parmi les touristes. plus, la parcelle où l’édifice les paroissiens ne trouvent Été comme hiver, on y croise devrait être construit était une plus ce meuble à leur goût. Il des gens de toutes nationalités terre très fertile que personne fut donc placé à l’extérieur de qui viennent admirer ses cimes ne voulait sacrifier. Un vote l’église, exposé aux intempé- en effectuant des randonnées fut donc organisé. Le curé qui ries. Découvert par hasard dans pédestres, du ski alpin ou de présidait l’assemblée du villes années 20 par le directeur l’escalade. lage, compta les voix. Il inversa du musée national de passage les résultats et proclama une dans la région. L’autel aban- Le village fait donc un peu majorité en faveur de l’établis- donné fut acheté, restauré et exception. Sa situation en sement d’une gare. Personne exposé par la suite. Ce n’est moyenne altitude sur une pente n’osa contester l’annonce. Ainsi qu’à la fin du 20e siècle que la sud au-dessus de Viège rend la gare fut construite et mise en paroisse décida d’installer un la pratique de sports d’hiver service dès 1913. La construc- autel à l’identique. impossible et le peu de touristes tion de la première route ne qui y passent durant cette sai- débuta qu’en 1963. De nos jours, l’église joue tou- son empruntent surtout le che- jours un rôle central dans le min de randonnée qui suit le Le village a su garder son village. Chaque semaine après chemin de fer du Lötschberg. caractère authentique. Avec sa la messe, l’huissier de la com- silhouette fine, l’église domine mune, élu par la population, Ausserberg possède une gare. la vue. L’édifice blanc contraste s’installe sur une petite plate- Elle existait avant même que le avec les couleurs foncées des forme et annonce les décisions village ne soit relié à la vallée anciens chalets et mazots. Le prises par le conseil commu- par une route ! Selon l’histoire, bâtiment actuel date de 1860. nal. Tout cela est possible car

Ausserberg ne compte que 641 Aujourd’hui l’agriculture per- habitants. siste mais les gens élèvent également des moutons ou des Malheureusement la plupart chèvres. La commune possède des commerces ont fermé. Un aussi son propre petit vignoble. magasin d’alimentation qui fait On m’explique que chaque aussi office de café, vend de la citoyen doit y travailler un jour bière produite par la brasse- de l’année ! Le vin est bu lors de rie locale avec l’eau descen- cérémonies officielles et durant dant des glaciers et qualifiée des assemblées. de sainte. Au total 40 kilo- mètres de bisses, installations Pour clore ma visite, je prends d’amenées d’eau, alimentent un repas typiquement valai- les habitations. Datant du san : le choléra, une tourte de moyen âge, époque où des gens légumes, pommes de terre, lard s’installèrent sur ces pentes, ils et fromage. L’origine de l’ap- permettaient de vivre dans ce pellation n’est pas tout à fait climat sec et chaud. Des sen- claire. Elle proviendrait du mot tiers pédestres qui permettent chola qui signifie charbon en de découvrir les environs. En langue locale car à l’époque le fait le territoire s’étend depuis plat mijotait sur des braises du la plaine jusqu’au Wiwannihorn combustible. Quoi qu’il en soit, situé à 3.001 mètres d’altitude ! c’est délicieux ! n Le centre du village est petit. © Carla Edelenbos Les mazots typiques du Valais Depuis Genève, prenez le train pour Brigue, et ensuite pour Ausserberg. ne sont pas encore convertis Comptez deux heures et 40 minutes. en résidences secondaires. L’un A Ausserberg il y a des visites guidées d’eux héberge un petit musée tous les vendredis à 17 h30, de fin juin sur la vie locale d’autrefois. à mi-octobre.

UN Special – November 2019 | 43 ART & CULTURE © Claude Maillard Porto Novo bénéficie d’un microclimat qui en fait la ville la plus ensoleillée de tout l’archipel.

CAP-VERT 2/4 Au rythme de la morna

Eden perdu au milieu de l’océan Atlantique au large des Victoires de la musique, Légion d’Honneur…). Sa disparition le côtes africaines (voir le précédent numéro du UN Special), le 17 décembre 2011 à l’âge de Cap-Vert n’est plus la destination confidentielle qu’elle était 70 ans bouleverse le Cap-Vert : ce pays auquel elle a apporté il y a quelques années. Popularisé par Cesaria Evora qui l’a une reconnaissance mondiale lui rend hommage dans de si bien chanté, cet archipel a en effet beaucoup à offrir. grandes et émouvantes funé- railles nationales.

Destin exceptionnel pour celle que ses amis appelaient affec- CLAUDE MAILLARD est préservée, la randonnée Cesaria Evora, « la Diva aux tueusement « Cize », l’une des Escarpées, verdoyantes ou se décline à l’infini et à tous pieds nus » voix noires les plus célèbres au désertiques, la dizaine d’îles les rythmes. Et une fois plei- Sao Vincente, aéroport de monde qui a fait connaître inter- à la beauté volcanique qui nement rassasié, le trekkeur Mindelo : Cesar1 qui sera notre nationalement la morna. Née forment le Cap-Vert dévoilent épuisé pourra se délecter sur guide est au rendez-vous. Depuis au milieu du XIXe siècle, cette une surprenante « Afrique l’une des nombreuses plages 2012, le nouvel aéroport a été musique nostalgique et plaintive atlantique ». Balayées par les de sable blanc ou noir bai- baptisé du nom de la « Diva aux reflète le métissage du peuple vents, les îles de l’archipel du gnées par des eaux turquoise pieds nus », Cesaria Evora. Née cap-verdien créole descendant Cap-Vert ressemblent à des et profiter ainsi du climat sur l’île en 1941, la chanteuse de colons et d’esclaves. Au Cap- morceaux de lune posés sur chaud et ensoleillé du Cap- fut la meilleure ambassadrice Vert, la musique est partout et l’océan. Ses collines déser- Vert. L’archipel ravira égale- du Cap-Vert à l’étranger. Pour la reste avec la danse le meilleur tiques à la teinte ocre et brû- ment les amateurs de sports petite histoire, le gouvernement moyen de s’amuser et de s’éva- lée ne manquent cependant nautiques, de planche à voile, lui avait d’ailleurs attribué un der. Depuis toujours, du plus pas de charme et quelques de kitesurf et de pêche en passeport diplomatique pour jeune au plus vieux, personne îles possèdent une végétation haute mer. La plongée y est lui faciliter ses déplacements. ne vit sans la musique locale, luxuriante. Un voyage au Cap- aussi réputée pour les espèces Sa voix révéla au monde entier autrefois moyen de communi- Vert ne peut qu’enchanter les sous-marines aisément obser- une partie de la culture cap-ver- cation et soutien moral pour les amateurs d’activités de plein vables comme les dauphins à dienne. Elle faisait salle comble esclaves. La musique et la danse air. Et hors des sentiers bat- bec étroit, baleines bleues ou à partout où elle se produisait et ont subi plusieurs influences tus, au plus près des volcans bosse, requins, raies ou tortues collectionnait les récompenses qui se perçoivent nettement ; actifs ou non, là où la nature vertes et à écailles. (Grammy Awards, disques d’or, de l’Afrique, de l’Amérique

À chaque coin de rue, musique et danse permettent aux Cap-verdiens de s’amuser et Paysages extravagants surplombant le canyon de Ribeira das Patas sur l’île de de s’évader. Santo Antao.

latine et de l’Europe, plus pré- vivent à Sao Vincente, l’une quelque sorte les parties occi- de l’océan Atlantique pour cisément du Portugal avec la des îles les plus arides du Cap- dentale et orientale de Santo rejoindre Ponta do Sol distant morna qui s’apparente au fado. Vert caractérisée par un relief Antao. Le vert des cultures de 14 km. C’est une charmante Cesaria Evora en a été la plus montagneux avec seulement 2% (manioc, bananes, canne à ville aux maisons colorées où grande impératrice, notamment de terres cultivables. En moins sucre) tranche gaillardement règne une atmosphère non- avec sa chanson « Sodade » d’une heure nous rejoignons avec le noir des « dykes », ces chalante. Ses belles demeures qui lui a donné une notoriété Porto Novo, petit port blotti au lames de basalte érigées à la anciennes à l’architecture colo- internationale. sud de Santo Antao. Sur le ferry verticale sur les rochers. De niale et ses rues pavées consti- quelques locaux, mais surtout là, on grimpe jusqu’au Tope tuent aujourd’hui le patrimoine C’est à l’orphelinat, alors beaucoup de randonneurs en de Coroa, point culminant de historique de l’île. Sous le soleil, qu’elle avait une dizaine d’an- quête d’aventures sur cette île l’île avec ses 1979 m d’alti- avec ses façades pastel, la ville nées, qu’elle apprit à chanter aux fabuleux paysages à couper tude. Impatient de nous faire a vraiment des airs cubains. au sein d’une chorale. Plus le souffle. connaître le village où il a passé Le temps semble s’être arrêté tard, elle entreprit la tournée son enfance, Cesar va nous et on a l’impression d’être au des bars de Mindelo et conquit Avec ses trois pics alignés qui conduire jusqu’à Caibros où bout du monde. C’est l’une des très vite le cœur du public au culminent à plus de 1800 m et vit encore sa famille qui nous plus belles villes de l’île et le travers de ses chansons qui qui forment une chaîne, Santo accueille à bras ouverts. Nous retour des pêcheurs avec leurs évoquent la souffrance, la tris- Antao est séparée en deux ver- poursuivrons notre chemin barques peintes de couleurs tesse et la mélancolie de son sants, l’un plus aride au sud et jusqu’à Cha das Pedras, bour- vives vaut le coup d’œil. pays. Mais découragée par la l’autre plus luxuriant au nord. gade où la gentillesse des habi- vie dure d’artiste, elle décroche Bien vite, la route qui nous tants et l’accueil qu’ils réservent Ville la plus septentrionale de pendant près de dix années, conduit à Curral das Vaccas se à l’étranger sont légendaires. tout l’archipel du Cap-Vert, sombre dans l’alcool avant transforme en une voie pavée De rares maisonnettes sont Ponta do Sol va nous donner d’être invitée à Lisbonne pour construite sous le pouvoir colo- éparpillées, accrochées à flanc l’occasion de recharger nos une série de concerts. Après nial en place jusqu’en 1975 afin de montagne. Perdue au milieu batteries après tous ces déni- un album enregistré à Paris, de désenclaver les contrées de nulle part, celle de Bia. A 84 velés parcourus. Mais avant de elle connaîtra enfin la gloire et reculées. L’endroit est un point ans, elle vit là, isolée de tout, pouvoir goûter au plaisir du remplira l’Olympia. Elle enta- de chute idéal pour de nom- avec son mari, sa vache et ses farniente, un chemin empierré mera alors sa première grande breuses randonnées et nous poules ! qui enlace la montagne et qui tournée internationale en 1993 y poserons nos valises pour joue les funambules au-dessus et sillonnera le monde entier. quelques jours. Fantastique, Après ces quelques jours passés de l’océan nous attend ; sujets chaotique, grandiose, ver- à crapahuter en altitude parmi au vertige s’abstenir ! n Santo Antao, paradis des tigineux, spectaculaire… le ces décors dantesques, direc- randonneurs panorama qui nous entoure tion plein nord via le bourg de Suite de l’aventure à vivre dans le prochain numéro du UN Special Nous laissons derrière nous nous laisse sans voix. Natif de Cha de Igreja pour arriver à Mindelo et son enchevêtrement l’île, notre guide Cesar va nous Cruzinha da Garça. Ce petit de maisons multicolores, capi- faire découvrir la Ribeira das port blotti au pied des falaises 1 Allibert Trekking www.allibert-trekking.com tale cosmopolite de Sao Vincente. Patas, grande vallée aux pay- sera notre point de départ pour Contact France: +33 (0)4 76 45 50 50 Environ 75 000 personnes sages contrastés qui délimite en une longue randonnée le long Contact Suisse: +41 (0)22 519 03 23

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FESTIVAL LES NUITS DU FESTIVAL FILMAR en América WORLD AIDS DAY MONDE* Latina Each year, on 1 December, the world commemorates 8–17 November 15 November – 1 December World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to This new edition of the festival A festival dedicated to show support for people living with HIV and to remem- invites you to discover a rich Latin America and its film ber those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. palette of musical genres from productions. PVA-Geneva Association (People Living with HIV/ all over the world in which the Information AIDS-Geneva, in French “Personnes Vivant Avec voice unfolds in an exceptional http://filmaramlat.ch/ le VIH/SIDA”) is an association founded in 1992. It way. With Sardinian polyphonic works to both prevent and fight HIV/AIDS, particularly vocals, Persian vocal tradition, A BREAK AT MOZART 1.1 through sharing testimonies and promoting dialogue jazz, gospel, and blues among 20 November between medical and social actors and society as a others. What could be more unusual whole. The services provided by PVA-Geneva also Information than the combination of a hip- cover the psycho-social aspects of health by adopting http://adem-geneve.com/en/les-nuits- hop dance troupe and a classi- a multi-disciplinary approach. du-monde cal music ensemble? The result is a unique form of artistic On the occasion of this important day, PVA-Geneva LES AUTOMNALES* dialogue. organizes a series of events listed below: 8–17 November Information Fun, entertaining and inte- https://www.forum-meyrin.ch/specta- 5 and 8 November (10 :00 – 13:30) cle/un-break-mozart-11 ractive, this big annual regio- Christmas Market nal event at Palexpo is also Place de la Navigation (Pâquis). Geneva a sales event that offers a FESTIVAL COULEUR CAFÉ unique opportunity to disco- 20–30 November 27 November at 19:30 ver new products from some This is the main showcase of Screening of the movie 120 BPM (Beats per Minute) 400 retailers. Side exhibitions African cultures in Geneva. It Salle de Dialogai. 5 rue du Levant. Geneva include international contests offers a rich programme of of cats and dogs. musicians, dancers, film direc- 27 November – 24 December https://www.automnales.ch/ tors, actors and authors at the A tram with the colours of the PVA comic strip will top of their art. Ivorian reggae circulate in the canton of Geneva! «MINIMAL MAXIMAL»* singer Tiken Jah Fakoly, the 10–17 November voice of African protest reggae 28 November at 18:30 This is an artistic performance will play in Geneva for a unique Launch of the PVA comic book «Histoires en pilules» composed of three choreo- show to close the festival. «Librairie Cumulus». 5 rue des Etuves. Geneva graphies created by three Information renowned choreographers: https://www.couleurcafe.ch/ 1 December at 12:00 Ioannis Mandafounis, Andonis Interfaith Ceremony Foniadakis and Sidi Larbi Les Rencontres Temple of Pâquis. Geneva Cherkaoui cinématographiques. Information Palestine: Filming is Existing 1 December at 13:00 https://www.gtg.ch/minimal-maximal/ 5–10 December Convivial Meal This event was created with La Maison de quartier des Pâquis. 50, rue de Berne. FESTIVAL LES CRÉATIVES* the idea of giving space to the Geneva 12–25 November vision, creativity, humour and The festival les Créatives is hopes of Palestinian filmma- For more information: multidisciplinary, feminine kers. This year, the films will Association PVA-Genève (Personnes Vivant Avec and feminist, and presents highlight Palestinian women le VIH/SIDA) a demanding and audacious filmmakers, contributing to the 35, rue des Pâquis. 1201 Geneva / +41 22 732 44 45 programme of some 60 dynamics of women's struggles [email protected] events that celebrate women to make their voices heard. www.pvageneve.ch https://www.unaids.org/en/World_AIDS_Day and feminist creation in all Information their diversity. https://palestine-fce.ch/ Information * Special offers on tickets (for International Geneva employees & their family members & for visiting delegates) at Kiosque Culturel of CAGI https://www.lescreatives.ch/ in Palais des Nations (Door C6)

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