Sunday 15 March, 15:00

100th Café-Philo

Booking Required

Celebrate a milestone at this special fifth-anniversary edition of the Café-philo, marking its 100th meeting. Participants gather in small groups of four to discuss rotating philosophical topics in sequences of about twenty minutes, with regular rotations to renew conversations. The format encourages listening, shared reflection and friendly exchange. The session concludes with a convivial aperitif, offering a relaxed chance to continue discussions and connect with other members of the community.

In French.

Grand-Rue 40,
1204 Genève

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Saturday 7 March, 14:00

Play, Discuss and Reflect on Video Games

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque de la Cité

Noetic, an association specialising in video game education and awareness, works on digital literacy and youth wellbeing related to gaming.

This interactive afternoon explores collaborative play, presents key digital issues such as cyberbullying, online anonymity and microtransactions, and examines how gaming shapes young people’s socialisation and learning. Participants engage in discovery-based sessions and guided discussions that investigate ethical, social and educational implications of play.

In French.

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7 – 8 March

Writing for Theatre with Rémi De Vos

Lectures & Workshops

Maison Rousseau

Alongside the CLEO production at Théâtre Am Stram Gramm, Rémi De Vos will lead a theater writing workshop at Maison Rousseau et Littérature. Over two days, participants will engage in practical exercises to explore why some writings are suited for the stage while others may present challenges. This friendly workshop offers a chance to benefit from De Vos’s expertise and delve into the process of writing for theater.

In French.

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Saturday 7 March, 19:30

FIFDH: The Authoritarian Turn in the United States

Independent Cinema Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

A screening of the documentary The Librarians, which exposes the large-scale removal of books and the culture war unfolding in the United States, followed by a hard-hitting debate on America’s authoritarian drift. From the erosion of civil liberties to the undermining of democratic institutions and the global export of these practices, experts and activists examine how recent U.S. policies are reshaping power at home and beyond.

Discussions are interpreted in English and French; the film is in English and German, with French and English subtitles.

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6 – 15 March

FIFDH – Geneva International Film and Forum Festival on Human Rights

Independent Cinema Lectures & Workshops

Multiple locations

Since 2003, FIFDH has combined cinema with the promotion of human rights, presenting socially conscious films alongside debates and discussions that engage activists, journalists, artists, diplomats, and the public. Held across multiple venues in Geneva, including the UN, theaters, museums, and hospitals, the festival showcases feature films and documentaries that highlight human rights struggles worldwide, encouraging dialogue, reflection, and action. FIFDH has welcomed Nobel laureates, renowned filmmakers, and leading voices in activism, making it a unique platform where art and advocacy intersect.

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Saturday 7 March, 13:00

Planting Workshop

Lectures & Workshops

Jardins de la Jonction

This workshop advances the nursery’s restoration project, moving from pruning to a planting phase with new species introduced to enrich the site’s plant diversity. Participants will take part in hands-on planting tasks, learn about species selection and ecological benefits, and contribute to habitat enhancement. The session emphasizes ecological resilience, soil preparation techniques, and long-term stewardship.

In French.

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Saturday 7 March, 15:00

FIFDH: How Can Europe Resist Re-Fascisation?

Independent Cinema Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

A screening of Meloni Rising, which traces Giorgia Meloni’s rapid ascent and the normalisation of far-right politics in Italy, followed by a sharp debate asking how Europe can resist re-fascisation. Historians and activists unpack the forces hollowing out democracy—from attacks on civil rights to the erosion of the rule of law—through feminist, anti-racist and decolonial lenses.

Discussions are interpreted in English and French; the film is in French, Italian and English, with French and English subtitles.

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