After 4 Years, Switzerland’s Feminist Strike Returns
Geneva’s feminist strike, organized by the Collectif de la Grève Féministe, included several events throughout the day such as musical performances and photo exhibitions.
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IHEID Alumni Journeys #4: Louis Bodmer, Consultant – WHO
Louis Bodmer is currently working at the Multisectoral Engagement for Health Security Unit of the WHO as an expert consultant and has previously been engaged in the NGO sector for several years.
After Three Rounds of Negotiation Direction Refuses to Address TAs Demands for Better Pay and Conditions
After weeks of negotiation, the Direction’s delegation communicated its unwillingness to meet any of the demands made by the TAs.
Fighting for Pay: The Fair Internship Initiative
“The most confusing aspect of this is that these unpaid internships stand directly in opposition to the fundamental values of the UN and its major movements such as the Sustainable Development Goals – particularly SDG10, which calls for “reduced inequalities”.”
2023 At The Institute
What became most apparent are the deep tensions that exist between the administration, teaching staff, and students.
2023 at the Institute could come to define this tension or this year could be an opportunity to resolve it through student action.
Reaction Statement to IHEID TA Salary Negotiations
Editorial Comment – following the rolling coverage by The Graduate Press of the ongoing negotiations over pay and conditions between PhD Teaching Assistants and the Direction of the Institute, a collective of anonymous TAs reached out to tell us their reaction to the negations. This is what they had to say.
Élection complémentaire au Conseil fédéral: Pas de révolution en vue à Berne
L’élection complémentaire au Conseil fédéral, prévue ce mercredi 7 décembre ne devrait pas créer de surprises. Tour d’horizon des différents candidats et enjeux.
“I wouldn’t recommend the PhD programme [at IHEID]” – Part Two
If things do not change, then it will not just be TAs who suffer at the hands of the Direction, but there will be a huge impact on the experience of MA students.
“TA working conditions are student learning conditions” – Part One
By The Graduate Press Fall 2022 Editorial Board Since 2020, Teaching Assistants (TAs) have been fighting for fairer wages, betterContinue Reading
The Graduate Press 