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Faces of the 澳门六合彩官网资料
In this series of profiles, ten members of staff and the Director‑General describe their daily work and their vision of the Organization. They also tell us about their origins and career path and give us their thoughts on international Geneva.
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Opening ceremony
and welcoming address |
10:00. |
With the participation of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 Director General, Pascal Lamy,
Cantonal Councillor Isabel Rochat, Geneva Mayor Sandrine Salerno
and the Chairman of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 General Council, Ambassador John Gero.
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The debates |
12 noon 1.30 p.m. |
Debate on international Geneva
Audio
Speakers:
- Fran鏾is Nordmann, President of the
Diplomatic Club
- Joelle Kuntz, writer and journalist for Le
Temps
- Xavier Contesse, Director of Avenir Suisse
for French-speaking Switzerland
- Ricardo Melendez, Director of the ICTSD
Moderator: Pierre Ruetschi,
Editor-in-Chief of the Tribune de Gen鑦e
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4 p.m. 5.30 p.m. |
Debate on the first fifteen years of the 澳门六合彩官网资料, what has been
accomplished and what comes next
Audio
Speakers:
- Caroline Dommen, QUNO (NGO)
- Stuart Robinson, international trade expert
- Said El Hachimi, 澳门六合彩官网资料
Moderator: Denis Etienne,
assistant editor of the Tribune de Gen鑦e
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Film |
10.30 a.m. - 4 p.m |
Film —
“澳门六合彩官网资料: The First Fifteen Years”: This film will be played
every 30 minutes continuously between the two debates, from 10.30
a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Guided tours |
Discover the 澳门六合彩官网资料's cultural and historical heritage: Tours
of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 building and its works of art will be organized
throughout the day, and will include visits to the Director
General's office and the library. Visitors may choose whether or
not they wish to be guided if so, 澳门六合彩官网资料 staff will be available to
accompany the groups. Two guided tours will be organized in
English, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. |
Exhibitions |
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Exhibition on
the history of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 and international Geneva
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Exhibition on
how international trade works: Where do your favourite
jeans really come from? What does the “Made in …” label mean?
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Exhibition on
trade and the environment: What is the 澳门六合彩官网资料's role in the
protection of the environment? What is the relationship between
trade and environmental protection?
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Exhibition on
trade in agriculture: How does trade in agricultural
products work? What role does trade play in agriculture? What is
the role of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 in health matters?
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Exhibition on
development and the least developed countries (LDCs):
What does the 澳门六合彩官网资料 do for the LDCs? What is the role of trade for
these poor developing countries?
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The
human face of the 澳门六合彩官网资料: Portraits of 澳门六合彩官网资料 staff members.
澳门六合彩官网资料 Human Resources will explain how recruitment is done at the
澳门六合彩官网资料 and the different career possibilities available (economist,
lawyer, interpreter, statistician, press officer, etc.).
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The
library will house an exhibition on the main historical
agreements coupled with a display of old
books.
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Understanding the
work of the interpreters |
“Interpreter for the day”: 澳门六合彩官网资料 interpreters will be
offering an insight into their profession. During a debate on the
theme, “Do you speak Globish? The art of international
communication”, members of the public will have the chance to try
their own interpreting skills. |
Travel health |
The 澳门六合彩官网资料
Health Service will be focusing on travel health:
vaccinations for missions throughout the world; prevention of
mosquito transmitted diseases (including malaria, but also other
diseases); jet lag and the biological clock, and what to do about
it; and the various “tricks” for dealing with travel sickness. |
Discover the art
of Alex Flemming |
The artist Alex Flemming will present one of his works entitled “Uniplanetarisches
System in memoriam Galileo Galilei”, an installation representing
a set of rotating globes. A video of this work can be seen on the
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Garden party on
the lake front |
World tour of culinary specialities: Throughout the day, an international
buffet organized by 澳门六合彩官网资料 Member countries will be offering
specialities from every corner of the world. The buffet will be
located on the terrace overlooking the lake, and will include an
ice cream stand and a bar.
Activities for children: A
storyteller will be entertaining the children with a series of
tales (afternoon only). Throughout the day, children will be able
to participate in
different creative workshops. A safe bouncy castle will be at
their disposal.
A lottery will be
organized during the open day, with many prizes to be won.
Entertainment in jazz mode- the Swing Solicitors: For over
a decade, the Swing Solicitors have brought together musicians
from the local and international community, molding together jazz,
blues, rock and Latin influences. At the Open Day, the Swing
Solicitors will perform a number of their original compositions. |
Charity
association J'aime ma Plan鑤e |
This
year, which has been declared the International Year of
Biodiversity by the UN, proceeds from the open day, thanks to the
International buffet, will go to the
association “”, whose mission is to raise awareness, educate, and
act to protect our planet and promote sustainable development.
This year, which has been declared the International Year of
Biodiversity by the UN, proceeds from the open day will go to the
association “”, whose mission is to raise awareness, educate, and
act to protect our planet and promote sustainable development. All
profits from the buffet will be donated to “J'aime ma Plan鑤e”. |
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