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FES Geneva: about usThe current focus of our work lies in three main areas of international Geneva: trade and development (see WTO - World Trade Organization), social policy, and human rights (see UN - United Nations in Geneva). In addition, human security and climate change are on our agenda. For further information on the work of FES Geneva, please do not hesitate to contact us. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Geneva office Chemin du Point-du-Jour, 6bis 1202 Geneva Switzerland tel.: +41 22 733 34 50 fax: +41 22 733 35 45
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News & Highlights from Geneva
EventDevelopment Perspectives in the Global Trading System - for Non-OECD, Non-BRICS, and Non-LDC Countries in Latin America 30 - 31 January 2012 at Chateau de Bossey Further information is coming soon.
EventExpert Meeting on Human Rights, Environment and Climate Change 25 - 27 January 2012 at Chateau de Bossey Further information is coming soon.
EventLDC Incoming Group to WTO Ministerial Conference 14 - 17 December 2011
New PublicationGlobal Action in Favour of the Poor
EventBook Launch and Cocktail Reception 14 December 2011
New PublicationUN LDC-IV Conference 2011 in Istanbul
EventPanel Discussion on the Right to Development in the Context of Global Challenges This event, co-organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Non Alignment Movement, Nord-Sud XXI and the Geneva office of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), demonstrated the relevance of the Right to Development vis-à-vis global challenges 2011 and after. It concluded the activities conducted by OHCHR and FES of this anniversary year, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Right to Development. High-level panelists, including, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Pillay, and UNCTAD Secretary General Mr. Supachai and UNOG Director-General and Secretary-General of the Conference on Disarmament Mr. Tokayev, presented their views just two days after the 25th anniversary of the Declaration of December 4, 1986. In drawing the links between Development, Disarmament and Human Rights, the keynote speakers and following panelists succeeded in showing the encompassing nature of this particular human right, as well as its relevance in today’s interdependent world politics. FES represented the civil society perspective on the topic, drawing form the numerous own activities held during the year as well as from larger NGO activities around the issue.
EventGFMD Global Forum on Migration & Development - "Taking Action on Migration and Development - Coherence, Capacity, and Cooperation" FES / OHCHR Side Event on "Addressing Irregular Migration through a Human Rights-Based Approach"
EventGFMD Global Forum on Migration & Development - Civil Society Days FES / OHCHR Side Event on "The Rights of Irregular Migrants - Engaging with the UN Human Rights Mechanisms"
Event9th Annual Meeting of the ILO Committee of Experts and the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
EventExpert Meeting on Article 7 ICESCR
EventFES / ICJ Expert Consultation on Fair Working Conditions 10-11 November 2011
EventBook Discussion: "Decent Capitalism" Decent work has become an integral part of international vocabulary. Capitalism is not known as a term to describe fair and decent conditions for all members of society. Worse than that, we live through a period of global financial and economic crises. “Decent Capitalism”: Isn’t this a contradiction? Such and many other questions were discussed on a closed expert meeting, based on the book „Decent Capitalism - A Blueprint for Reforming Our Economies”, and published 2011 by Sebastian Dullien, Hansjörg Herr und Christian Kellermann.
EventTraining Seminar on the UN Human Rights System Building on two sub-regional seminars in Morocco and Jordan, this training course for 16 civil society representatives from the Middle Eastern / North African region deepened the participants’ understanding in the UN human rights system and its application in national contexts.
EventFES/FMR/DIMR Workshop: "The Human Rights Council after the Review - Tangible Changes or Business as Usual? After five years in existence, the UN Human Rights Council has concluded its review and adopted an outcome which the UN General Assembly is expected to approve. Even if the outcome appears to be disappointing, the HRC will continue to be the appropriate UN body for political assessments on human rights. Against this background as well as the recent development of increasing willingness to address country situations, especially concerning the Arab Spring, our workshop attempted to propose ways to turn the HRC into a more victim and rights holder oriented institution by bringing together parliamentary and civil society actors to strengthen their involvement in the current debate. Please see the following presentations: Presentation Amnesty International
EventFES/WTO Seminar for Journalists from Latin America 26-30 September 2011 World Trade and Sustainable Development” is the title of the regular one week information seminar for journalists from developing countries specialized in economy and trade. Once a year, FES Geneva and the World Trade Organization (WTO) select journalists from about 15 countries to provide them with a deeper understanding of the multilateral trading system and social aspects of development. End of September 2011 journalists from various Latin American countries participated at this seminar.
EventFES Session during WTO Public Forum: "Trade in an Instable Environment : the Impact of Fragility and Corruption" 21 September 2011, 09:00-11:00, Room W, WTO Building Trade occurs. It occurs between countries, between regions, between the small and the big ones. Trade is affected by tariffs, by non-tariff barriers, by subsidies, by export restrictions, and … by conflicts. This session explored the specific environment in which trade in conflict areas takes place along the following questions: - What are the major challenges for an economic recovery in conflict areas and who should deal with them? - Where are the breeding-grounds for corruption and how to deprive them? - Is it possible to boost trade in conflicting areas despite all the challenges? And if so, how can it be done? Speakers were Dr Elisabeth Schoendorf (SWP-German Institute for International and Security Affairs), Dr. Achim Wennmann (Geneva Peacebuidling Platform replacing Chantal Uwimana from Transparency International) and Jean Amat Amoros (Gundara).
EventICAN International Conference on Nuclear Disarmament 17-19 September 2011 The multi-layered threat of nuclear weapons internationally and specifically for the region of the Middle East was discussed in this conference, bringing together youth activists and experts on disarmament issues from all over the world. While the first two days aimed at strengthening campaigning and lobby activities, the third day focused on the political situation in the Middle East and an establishment of a nuclear weapon free zone in the MENA region
Newsletter September 2011The Geneva Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES Geneva) presents its newsletter, designed to infrom you of our activities and publications as well as of recent and upcoming events and developments at the Geneva-based international organizations.
EventExpert Meeting: "What Next for Business and Human Rights at the United Nations?" 04 - 05 July 2011 At its June 2011 session, the UN Human Rights Council considered the Guiding Principles for the implementation of the UN endorsed “Protect, Respect, Remedy” framework on business and human rights proposed by UN Special Representative on Business and Human Rights, John Ruggie. This expert meeting will provide the opportunity for an in-depth discussion on the Guiding Principles and the decisions taken by the HRC regarding follow up and further work in this area both by the UN human rights system and at national level over the coming years.
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