Wednesday 4 March, 14:15

The World Bank and the Cold War in Latin America: The Argentine Challenge

Claudia Kedar, historian at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, presents her new book offering a comprehensive study of the World Bank’s role during the Cold War in Latin America. Drawing on multi-archival research and newly declassified World Bank documents, Kedar examines the Bank’s responses to Argentina’s major economic and political challenges: populism, developmentalism, economic nationalism, authoritarian rule, human rights abuses and the 1980s ‘Lost Decade.’ The lecture situates these interactions within broader Cold War and development debates.

In English.

Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2

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Tuesday 10 February, 12:15

Meditation: Journey to Egypt

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

Erwan Tréguer, an instructor in Mindfulness, and Murielle Brunschwig, a cultural mediator, bring contemplative practice, museum mediation experience and public programming expertise to guide reflective encounters with art.

This guided meditation invites participants to inhabit selected Egyptian-themed works and museum spaces, exploring sensory perception, historical narratives, and personal reflection. It examines how contemplative practice deepens engagement with art and cultural memory.

In French.

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10 February – 9 June

Tango & Wellbeing

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

Claire Rufenacht, dance therapist, is joined by dancer Pedro Ratto and cultural mediator Murielle Brunschwig, who offer complementary approaches to movement and cultural mediation.

These therapeutic workshops combine Argentine tango with adapted movement exercises for people with neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke and other movement disorders) and their caregivers. The sessions explore balance, rhythm and social engagement, examining how dance can support mobility, communication and emotional well-being.

In French.

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Tuesday 10 February, 18:00

New Governance Models: Momentum for Equitable Practices?

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de l'Avenir

Speakers: Charlotte Nourrigat (IDHEAP), author of a master’s thesis on top-sharing; Élise Oudiné (Comptabilis), HR specialist in shared governance; Laura Gasser (Alpian), VP People & Culture; and Loyco bring practical experience in collaborative leadership and organisational design.

The fishbowl discussion examines new governance models, focusing on top-sharing, participatory decision-making and egalitarian practices. Attendees will listen and can join the central conversation to investigate challenges, benefits and implementation strategies for more equitable organisations.

In French.

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Tuesday 10 February, 15:30

New Governance Models for Equal Practices

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de l'Avenir

This participatory workshop tests three governance models: hierarchy, top-sharing and shared governance in small teams. Participants play three structured exercises to observe how decision-making, power distribution and group dynamics affect equality and inclusion. After each game the group debriefs to analyze consequences for communication, agency and collective responsibility, and to draw practical insights for adapting governance in organizations. The session encourages critical reflection and comparative analysis of models.

In French.

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28 January – 23 December

Create Your Own Rousseau-Style Herbarium

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This workshop explores the traditional process of assembling a herbarium specimen, inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s collections. Participants learn scientific techniques for pressing and mounting dried plants on old paper, practice botanical labelling and nomenclature, and select specimens to create a personal herbarium sheet. The session examines preservation methods, identification principles and the historical context of Rousseau’s approach, combining practical skills with scientific insight to produce a lasting botanical object.

In French.

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28 January – 23 December

Our Biodiversity: Memory game

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.

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