Tuesday 17 March, 18:30

Jean Morély and Jean Calvin: Heresy and Authority

Free

Nicolas Thiry, MA (University of Geneva), specializes in the early phase of the Wars of Religion with a focus on Béarn and Navarre in the sixteenth century. He teaches secondary school and works as a cultural mediator.

This lecture examines Jean Morély’s challenge to Calvinist discipline, exploring his advocacy for more democratic church governance and active lay participation. It investigates why Jeanne d’Albret granted him a platform and how his ideas threatened to split the French-speaking Reformation, revealing tensions between authority and popular religious practice.

In French.

Cour de Saint-Pierre 10,
1204 Geneva

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Photo Credit: Jeanne III d’Albret, reine de Navarre. François Clouet, portrait au crayon (détail), années 1560, Paris, BNF

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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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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Saturday 7 March, 20:30

FIFDH: Argentina – Fifty Years After the Dictatorship

Independent Cinema Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

A screening of the documentary Identidad, which traces the journey of Daniel Santucho Navajas—born in detention and stolen during Argentina’s military dictatorship—followed by a forum marking 50 years since the coup d’état. As Argentina grapples with memory, justice and accountability in a shifting political landscape, filmmakers, witnesses and experts reflect on the fundamental rights to identity and truth, and on the ongoing struggle against impunity.

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

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7 March – 22 May

Mindful Meditation Inspired by Art

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

Erwan Tréguer, Mindfulness instructor, and Murielle Brunschwig, cultural mediator, bring complementary expertise in contemplative practice and art mediation to guide reflective sessions centered on attention and presence.

This workshop investigates how sustained attention to artworks and exhibition space cultivates bodily awareness, emotional regulation, and aesthetic perception. Through guided meditations and silent observation, participants explore techniques to deepen mindfulness, examine the links between art and wellbeing, and develop practical skills for sustaining presence in daily life.

Dates & Timings:
Saturday 7 March, 11:00
Tuesday 21 April, 13:15
Saturday 22 May, 11:00

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, 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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