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2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). In the spirit of World Wildlife Day and to emphasize the urgent need to protect nature against biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution, the International Geneva website invites the CITES Secretariat and UNDP to select their Photo of the Week. Join us each week until December 2025 as we unveil their chosen image from Magnum's powerful photographic collection, alongside their ongoing efforts to safeguard our planet.

 

2021

An office at the Lhoist headquarters in Brussels, Belgium by Magnum photographer Mark Power
Mark Power / Magnum Photos

On 18 February 2021, the Geneva Internet Platform invites you to the 6th Geneva Engage Awards online ceremony. Besides the three prizes granted for social media outreach and online engagement, a new award will be given for innovative and effective approaches to conducting remote meetings.

15 February 2021
In 2017, the photojournalist Patrick Zachmann reported the work and lives of the Cambimba Village's farmers, Morroa, Colombia, supported by the FAO
Patrick Zachmann / Magnum Photos

On 10 February, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and, World Health Organization (WHO) present a webinar on International instruments on the use of antimicrobials across the human, animal, and plant sectors. In 2017, the photojournalist Patrick Zachmann reported the work and lives of the Cambimba Village's farmers, Morroa, Colombia, supported by the FAO.

8 February 2021
The artist Ilkka Halso places nature and its protection at the center of his concerns. Here, an injured tree is admitted to intensive care.
Ilkka Halso, from the series Restoration, Untitled (7) 2000

On 3 February 2021, the Geneva Environment Network (GEN) organizes the High-Level Briefing on the 5th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly. The artist Ilkka Halso places nature and its protection at the center of his concerns. Here, an injured tree is admitted to intensive care.

1 February 2021
2021 International Year of the Elimination of Child Labour
ILO

On 21 January, the ILO will launch the 2021 International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.

19 January 2021
This image was taken by Magnum photographer Antoine d'Agata at the intensive unite of a French hospital during the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020. It is part of the book "Virus" published at Studio Vortex.
Antoine d'Agata / Magnum Photos

To mark the launch of the DigitHarium, the ICRC presents "Digital dilemmas #1: Data protection in a Covid world", with Massimo Marelli, Head of Data Protection Office (ICRC) and Joseph A. Cannataci Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy (OHCHR), on 12 January 2021, at 2 pm.

12 January 2021

2020

Le service de la Genève internationale vous souhaite de démarrer 2021 en fanfare!
© Archives des Nations Unies à Genève

The Office of International Geneva wishes you a great start to 2021!

On 15 November 1920, the Reformation Hall hosted the first assembly of the League of Nations. A brass band marches in front of its doors. To close the centenary of this event, we invite you to revisit the exhibition set up by UNOG with the support of the Canton:

18 December 2020
Photographer Michele Cattani took this picture in March 2020 at the project launch to rehabilitate the Tomb of Askia in Gao, Mali, funded by ALIPH
© Michele Cattani

Based in Geneva, the International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH) is the only global fund exclusively dedicated to the protection and rehabilitation of cultural heritage in conflict in post-conflict areas. After two years of operation, it is now financing over 100 projects in 22 countries for more than 35 million USD.

14 December 2020
In a highly connected world, the Cyber Peace Institute aims to remind the world that digital space is human space by ensuring individuals' right to security, dignity, and equity in cyberspace and enforce cyberspeace
Cyberpeace Institute

Today, 30 November 2020, "the CyberPeace Institute celebrates its first year of existence with the discussion "Achieving CyberPeace: a Collective Effort in Cyberspace and Beyond." In a highly connected world, the CyberPeace Institute aims to remind the world that digital space is human space by ensuring individuals' right to security, dignity, and equity in cyberspace and enforcing cyberpeace.

30 November 2020
Magnum member Moises Saman took this image of refugees crossing the border between Syria and Iraq, and heading to Bardarash Camp aboard a bus operated by IOM, on 1 November 2019
Moises Saman / Magnum Photos

The International Migration Organization (IOM) is holding its 111 Council Session from 24 to 27 November 2020. Magnum member Moises Saman took this image of refugees crossing the border between Syria and Iraq, and heading to Bardarash Camp aboard a bus operated by IOM, on 1 November 2019.

24 November 2020
Alexandra Cerezo is one of the seven activists of the Young Activists Summit (#YAS20). She is a fashion designer who is paving the way for ethical & sustainable fashion in Guatemala
©Fashion Revolution

On 20 November 2020, the Young Activists Summit (#YAS20) will shine a spotlight on seven young activists who are advancing climate action, biodiversity, human rights, sustainable and ethical fashion issues.

13 November 2020
Magnum photographer Alex Majoli took this scene when the doctors announce to a patient her healing from Covid-19 on 29 April 2020, in Ragusa, Sicily
Alex Majoli / Magnum Photos

From 16 to 18 November, the Geneva Health Forum will convene key actors of global health and humanitarian action to tackle the most pressing global health challenges. This fully online edition will live stream 21 sessions, Innovation Fair, Virtual Booths, and more!

9 November 2020
Magnum photographer Jonas Bendiksen pictured this moment at home during the lockdown in Nesoddtangen, Norway, on 29 March 2020
Jonas Bendiksen / Magnum Photos

Under the theme "Rebuilding trust after disruption: Pathways to reset international cooperation", the 2020 Geneva Peace Week edition is entirely held online from 2-6 November 2020. To join Live Sessions, register through the virtual lobby.

3 November 2020
Magnum photographer, Lindokuhle Sobekwa, took this scene in Thokoza in March 2020. At a time where COVID-19 was "for some of the population perceived as a myth."
Lindokuhle Sobekwa / Magnum Photo

Starting at 14:00 GVA on 2 November, DNDi and the COVID-19 Clinical Research Coalition will jointly host the webinar "Responding to Covid-19 in Africa, the myths, the lessons, and the future".

30 October 2020
The Geneva “Big Four” Conference – from the left: N. Boulganine (USSR); D. Eisenhower (USA); E. Faure (France); A. Eden (UK), Palais des Nations, Geneva, July 1955
UN Geneva Archives

From 12 to 30 October, on the Place des Nations, the United Nations in Geneva celebrates 100 years of Multilateralism in Geneva. The exhibition presents the milestones and achievements of multilateral cooperation and highlights Geneva's role as a center of global governance.

26 october 2020
Dr. Bertha Lutz, National Museum, President of the Confederated Association of Women of Brazil, former Congresswoman and member of the delegation from Brazil, signing the UN Charter at a ceremony held at the Veterans' War Memorial Building on 26 June 1945.
United Nations Archives Geneva

To celebrate United Nations Day and its 75th anniversary, the UN in Geneva is organizing the online event "The Future of Multilateralism: How Global Cooperation will evolve in the 21st Century", broadcast live on UNTV on Thursday 22 October at 3:30 pm.

19 October 2020
This portrait of the Information Section of the Secretariat of the League of Nations was taken in 1924 and is part of the exhibition "100 year of Multilateralism in Genva" organized by UN Geneva
United Nations Archives Geneva

From 12 to 30 October, on the Place des Nations, the United Nations in Geneva celebrates 100 years of Multilateralism in Geneva. The exhibition presents the milestones and achievements of multilateral cooperation and highlights Geneva's role as a center of global governance.

12 October 2020
The view of this example of sustainable architecture, the transformation of Berlin's Reichstag Palace entrusted to Lord Foster in 1993, was taken by photographer Chien-Chi Chang in 2004
Chien-Chi Chang / Magnum Photos

The first Forum of Mayors organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) will take place on 6 October 2020. More than 40 city leaders from the UNECE region will gather at the Palais des Nations or connect virtually to share their responses to the challenges of urban life. In this context, the famous architect Sir Norman Foster will explain how the current pandemic will accelerate the evolution of our cities.

5 October 2020
On 1 and 2 October, the 25th International Humanitarian & Security Conference on "New Technologies and Humanitarian Action" will take place. Organized by Webster University with the support of ICRC, UNHCR and the High Patronage of the Government of the Canton of Geneva, it is free of charge. Registration here. Photographer Olivier MOECKLI took this picture in 2015. It shows a man who stepped on a mine when he was a child playing football at an ICRC-supported rehabilitation centre in Kabul.
© ICRC

The 25th International Humanitarian & Security Conference on "New Technologies and Humanitarian Action", organized by Webster University, will take place on 1 and 2 October. Registration here.

28 September 2020
Today, the United Nations Office at Geneva, Interpeace and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, the Swiss Confederation and Salesforce present the Geneva Peace Talks on "Shaping Peace". Livestreamed in English, it will discuss the interconnectedness of our world and life after COVID-19. This picture shows ex-fighters who belonged to different rebel factions during the Liberian civil war playing football during a tournament. Magnum partner Paolo Pellegrin took it in 2006 in Monrovia, Liberia.
© Paolo Pellegrin / Magnum Photos

Today, the United Nations Office at Geneva, Interpeace and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, the Swiss Confederation and Salesforce present the Geneva Peace Talks on "Shaping Peace".

21 Septembre 2020
On 16 September, the Graduate Institute and the Fondation pour Genève organize a "Round table on The Future of Internet Governance in Geneva " to discuss the future of Internet governance and the part Geneva can play in it. Magnum partner A. Abbas took this picture in Konya, Turkey, in 2005. It shows students working on computers linked to the Internet at the Seljuk university.
© A. Abbas / Magnum Photos

On 16 September, the Graduate Institute and the Fondation pour Genève organize a "Round table on The Future of Internet Governance in Geneva" to discuss the future of Internet governance and the role Geneva can play in it.

14 September 2020