Switzerland and Pussy Riot: Meeting of two opposing worlds
Pussy Riot, a collective whose creativity was born in the illegality of opposition struggle, recently visited Switzerland, a country where the State funds artists who criticise it.
Tag: Geneva
Book recommendation: Seeking refuge in a library
By Megha Kaveri “I want to ‘feel’ things,” I told the librarian as I signed up for my membership. AContinue Reading
A Small Bastion of Celebration
Classmates at the Graduate Institute reminisce on organizing an ad hoc graduation in the summer of 2020 for a dear friend who could not attend her official ceremony due to pandemic restrictions.
Case Postale 1672
By Harvey Parafina There is something I always find peculiar with the way the TPG tram on line 15 bendsContinue Reading
Baking with Aditi: An Interview
By Kaavya Hari Aditi Dhir is a first year Master in Development Studies (MDev) student and baking enthusiast. In thisContinue Reading
The Martin Ennals Awards for Human Rights Defenders – Why It Matters
Although the Awards may not enjoy a popularity akin to the Nobel prize or the Oscars, [the Martin Ennals Awards] are no less important. On the contrary, the MEA’s importance cannot be appreciated enough, as they honor and highlight the stories of those who risk their lives to fight for basic human rights; to create a better life for themselves, families, communities and beyond.
More than 10,000 march in Geneva for Black Lives Matter Protest
This article reviews the impressive anti-racist demonstration happening on June 9th in Geneva, placing it within a broader history of racism and police brutality in Switzerland.
Cet article revient sur l’impressionnante manifestation antiraciste du 9 juin dernier à Genève, et tente d’explorer les questions plus larges que posent les problèmes de brutalité policière et de racisme en Suisse.
IHEID closes doors amid Swiss state of emergency
by Harvey Parafina Director Philippe Burrin announced in an email yesterday that the Institute had officially moved into Phase 3Continue Reading
Peace Week panel centers discussion on DDR
By Priya Swyden Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) is a hotly debated topic currently under revision at the United Nations.Continue Reading
A broke girl’s survival guide to Geneva
This detailed list is a result of me trying to lead a comfortable and fulfilling life in Geneva on a budget (not an easy task).
The Graduate Press 