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This Convention marks the fourth iteration of the Geneva Convention regarding the wounded and sick, building on the foundations established in 1864, 1906, and 1929. Comprising 64 articles, it offers vital protections not only for those injured or ill but also for medical and religious personnel, medical units, and transport services. Additionally, it acknowledges the significance of distinctive emblems. The Convention includes two annexes that provide a draft agreement on hospital zones and a model identity card for medical and religious personnel. - Summary by International Committee of the ...

De la bulle avortée de 1365 à la fondation calvinienne de 1559, ce livre audio retrace la naissance puis l’essor de l’Université de Genève comme matrice d’une cité lettrée et d’une Europe réformée, entre ambitions savoyardes, résistances épiscopales et volontarisme communal. On y voit Calvin et Théodore de Bèze transformer une “grande eschole” en un système complet, du Collège aux “lectures publiques”, réglé par des statuts exigeants, un calendrier d’études progressif et un recrutement international.

This is the story of Dr. Geneva Smitherman, aka "Dr. G," the pioneering linguist often referred to as the "Queen of Black Language." In a series of narrative essays, Dr. G writes eloquently and powerfully about the role of language in social transformation and the academic, intellectual, linguistic, and societal debates that shaped her groundbreaking work as a Black Studies O.G. and a Womanist scholar-activist of African American Language.

75 Years of the Geneva Conventions: Can the Laws of War Survive in Today's Violent World? The Geneva Conventions, a cornerstone of international humanitarian law, mark their 75th anniversary in a world where the nature of conflict has evolved dramatically since their inception. Signed in the aftermath of World War II, these conventions were designed to protect those who are not, or are no longer, participating in hostilities, including civilians, wounded soldiers, and prisoners of war. However, as we reflect on the past 75 years, it is crucial to examine whether the laws of war, as outlined in...

The Yurok Tribe and an Indigenous family share a moving multigenerational story of their fight to undam the Klamath river—the largest river restoration project in history—and save the planet. Includes exclusive audio content! The Water Remembers is the story of Indigenous resistance and an...

Le droit de vote des femmes a seulement 50 ans en Suisse. Le podcast «La Voix des femmes» de la Tribune de Genève revient sur cet événement historique avec quatre femmes qui l'ont vécu, l'ont étudié ou qui ont pris la relève de la lutte pour l'égalité.Réalisation: Lorraine Fasler

B8 of Hope the podcast is dedicated to the activity of the association which is focused on funding and supporting organisations who promote constructive and transformational changes between Israelis and Palestinians. This podcast is produced by The Spot Podcast Factory based in Geneva.

À l'occasion du bicentenaire de la naissance d'H.-F. Amiel, la Bibliothèque de Genève (Suisse) conte une histoire de l'écriture intime. Professeur de littérature et de philosophie, Henri-Frédéric Amiel (1821-1881) est une figure intellectuelle genevoise et l’un des pionniers de l’écriture intime. À sa mort, il laisse un monumental journal de 17000 pages tenu durant plus de 40 ans conservé aujourd'hui par la Bibliothèque. Document patrimonial d’exception et objet culturel unique, le « Journal » est un instrument clé pour appréhender l’histoire genevoise du XIXe siècle. ...

The revelatory true story of the long-forgotten POW camps for German soldiers erected in hundreds of small U.S. towns during World War II, and the secret Nazi killings that ensnared fifteen brave American POWs in a high-stakes showdown. “In the pantheon of American history, it’s very hard to...

Part history podcast, part travel guide, always a great story.A Book - A Place: Geneva takes you to unexpected places in an often city that has a unique place in history.Frankenstein and comic books were born here. Revolutionaries plotted. An enlightenment superstar had good reason to have houses in and just outside Geneva. And science fiction fans became real scientists at the home of the world's greatest experiment.Whether you're a visitor, a newcomer, or a long-time resident, this podcast will take you to corners of the city where history was (and is still being) made.

Today, liberal democracies are under unprecedented strain from within and without. In each episode, renowned social anthropologist Shalini Randeria invites a leading scholar to explore the challenges and dilemmas facing democracies around the world. They investigate what needs to be done to ensure the future well-being of our democratic institutions and practices.