A critical forum on the future of development aid and its possible privatisation, preceded by a screening of Free Money. Researchers, development practitioners and social entrepreneurs examine the growing role of private actors in development financing, questioning promises of efficiency alongside concerns about governance, justice and North–South power imbalances.
The discussion is interpreted in French; the film is in English and Swahili, with French and English subtitles.
Un forum clé sur l’emprise de l’intelligence artificielle sur nos esprits, précédé de la projection du documentaire Temps présent : IA mon confident mortel. Philosophe, journalistes et expert·es du numérique interrogent la manière dont algorithmes et technologies cognitives influencent nos pensées, nos comportements et la démocratie, et explorent les moyens de préserver une pensée libre, critique et autonome face à cette nouvelle forme de pouvoir.
Discussion interprétée en anglais ; film en français, sous-titré en anglais.
A high-level forum on the future of International Geneva, preceded by a screening of Solidarity. Leaders from humanitarian organisations, multilateral institutions and academia examine the deep financial and legitimacy crises facing global governance and human rights mechanisms, and discuss how multilateralism might be reimagined in a rapidly shifting world — and what role Geneva and Switzerland can still play.
The discussion is interpreted in French; the film is in French, Arabic, Polish, English and German, with French, English and German subtitles.
Mark Hunyadi, born in Geneva in 1960 and professor of social, moral and political philosophy at the Université catholique de Louvain, examines the digital future of humanity. A specialist in trust and social bonds, he is author of Au début est la confiance, Faire confiance à la confiance and La Déclaration universelle de l’esprit humain. This lecture explores ethical and political challenges posed by digital technologies and AI, and his proposal to recognise the human mind as a common heritage of humanity.
In French.
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.
A timely forum on unpaid labour and feminist strikes, preceded by a screening of The Day Iceland Stood Still. Drawing on the historic 1975 women’s strike in Iceland, speakers explore how domestic, emotional and care work—so central yet so invisible—can become a site of political struggle, and question how collective mobilisation can be reimagined beyond traditional labour frameworks.
The discussion is interpreted in English; the film is in Icelandic and English, with French and English subtitles.
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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