America is in the grip of a civil war. Secessionist states are attempting to overthrow the government. Despite the risks, Lee Smith, a renowned photojournalist, and three followers make their way to Washington in the hope of securing an exclusive interview with the controversial president.
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Children and their rights
“We are of our childhood as we are from a country.” – Saint-Exupéry.
For a long time, children did not receive much attention in international relations studies. After the First World War, children were seen as the future of the world and some actors began to be concerned about their fate. Discover a selection of titles in the entrance of the Library.
Geneva sustainability week 2025, March 17-21
As Spring is approaching, so comes the yearly Sustainability Week, along with a small display of selected titles in the entrance of the Library. The environment and sustainable development belong to the main topics covered by the Library over the past decades. Our dedicated collection is characterised by a large scope of subjects and perspectives of study, covering topics like climate change, natural resources and conflict, among others.
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The month of March is all about women and diversity, with International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 and Geneva’s Gender Equality Week from March 4 to 14. Their mission is to raise awareness and actively advocate for a more inclusive and gender equitable world.
Continue reading “Exploring gender equality: our collections as a source of inspiration”Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, also called Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is an important festival celebrated in East- and SouthEast-Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, or Korea. As its name says, this holiday celebrates the beginning of spring and the arrival of a new zodiac cycle based on the lunar calendar (National Museum of Asian Art, 2025?).
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