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The City of Geneva offers the media its support: pilot project and initial measures

With the situation of the written press being of particular concern in light of its importance to the democratic process, the Administrative Council of the City of Geneva has decided to introduce a media support charter.

The 2020 Martin Ennals Award for human rights defenders is granted to Huda Al-Sarari, Yemen

The Martin Ennals Foundation has granted Huda Al-Sarari, Yemeni lawyer and human rights defender, the 2020 Martin Ennals Award today. Huda was among three women human rights defenders selected as finalists for the Award by a jury of ten of the world’s leading human rights organizations, along with Sizani Ngubane, South Africa, and Norma Librada Ledezma, Mexico.

Change to street names in the City of Geneva

The City of Geneva, with the support of the State Council, intends to change the names of 16 streets, squares, parks and footpaths within the municipal territory. This project follows in the wake of the 100Elles* project and a motion presented by the Grand Council demanding that 100 streets around Geneva be renamed after women over a period of three years.

Bilan législature 2015-2020 - faits marquants

Performance of the legislature 2015-2020: what has changed in 5 years

In 2015, the Administrative Council of the City of Geneva drew up a roadmap defining its main objectives for the legislature 2015-2020. This involved working towards a sustainable city. A welcoming, innovative, committed and ecological city capable of taking up the key challenges of the 21st century. Five years later, the roadmap has been respected and the Administrative Council can point to the positive results of the measures and actions undertaken by the City.

Citizens, at the ballots boxes and in the street!

The 2020 edition of Equality Week in the City of Geneva is entitled “Aux urnes, citoyennes!” (citizens, to the ballots boxes) and celebrates the 60th anniversary of the women of Geneva obtaining eligibility and the right to vote.

Zero sexism in my sport, the campaign has started!

Living together better through sport. It seems obvious, but everyone should feel at ease doing their chosen sport unhindered and without fear, discrimination, risk or harassment.

Article modifié le 26.02.2020 à 07:53

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