Movers and Shakers
Keep track of professionally-related news about appointments, promotions or moves to other institutions within International Geneva.
- UN agencies join forces against environmental risks that cause 12.6 million deaths a yearRead
"The legal agreement, signed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, commits the agencies to protect communities using "relevant and authoritative" data on the weather, climate and atmosphere."UN News – 31 May 2018
- Countries back 'ambitious and comprehensive' reform of UN development systemRead
"More specifically, the reform gives Resident Coordinators – the most senior UN development officials at the country level – a dedicated, independent role in coordinating the activities of all the various UN entities working locally, which make up UN Country Teams."UN News – 31 May 2018
- We're entering a new era of trade. With these 4 steps, we'll all benefitRead
By Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, IMFWEF – 30 May 2018
- U.S. Thwarted in Bid to Change U.N. Rights Council's Approach to IsraelRead
Foreign Policy - 30 May 2018
- "I want a world that is not broken up, at war"Read
Deputy High Commissioner Kelly T. Clements, UNHCR's most senior woman, gives a compelling account of what keeps her up at night.UNHCR – 30 May 2018
- Pechakucha night - International Geneva: The art of concise presentationsRead
With Sami Kanaan, Corinne Momal-Vanian, Celine Van Till, Vincent Lusser, and Dan Acher. La Pastorale, Thursday 31 May, 19h.CAGI
- Conference on Disarmament holds first plenary meeting under Syrian presidencyRead
UNOG – 29 May 2018
- Health officials 'cautiously optimistic' on Ebola responseRead
The Washington Post/AP – 29 May 2018
- Harassment and workplace violence on agenda at ILORead
With Guy Ryder, Director General of the International Labour OrganizationCNN Money Switzerland – 29 May 2018 (video)
- ILO head urges renewed spirit of tripartism to tackle world of work challengesRead
ILO – 28 May 2018
- World Heritage in-danger: Belize reef recovers while Lake Turkana faces dam– IUCNRead
IUCN – 28 May 2018
- The R&D-based pharmaceutical industry supports the World Health Organization 5-year work plan and welcomes new era on health partnershipsRead
IFPMA – 28 May 2018
- WIPO Translate: Republic of Korea is First to Adopt WIPO's "Artificial Intelligence" - Powered Patent Translation ToolRead
WIPO – 24 May 2018
- Is WTO Dispute Settlement Really "Busier Than Ever"?Read
By Joost Pauwelyn, Professor of Law, Graduate Institute, Geneva & Georgetown University Law CenterLinkedIn – 17 May 2018