Conference Journal, Wednesday, July 14th 2010
Women’s Empowerment Drives Social and Cultural Change
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Social and cultural changes require health and sustainable development and vice versa, said Mirai Chatterjee, who represents some 1.26 million women, who work informally in India. The poor, especially women, must pool forces in membership-based organizations (MBOs) to achieve justice and equality, Chatterjee said in the session Social and Cultural Change. Read more
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Architecture Should Improve, Not Harm, Our Health
Architecture has a considerable effect on people’s wellbeing. Considerations on health and urban construction should always take into account the quality of life of the occupants, according to a subplenary discussion on the topic of “Health-Promoting Architecture.”
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Circus: Geneva in the Hands of Artists and Jugglers
The poetic puppet show „Marionetas en Libertad“ from Argentina appeals to children and grown-ups alike. The evening performance of the French brothers Charles and Stone with their hilarious juggling act is entertainment at its best. Both productions are part of the Festival „ Genève capitale internationale du Monde du cirque,“ which currently takes place at Parc des Bastions. The Argentine puppets have their appearance at 2, 4 and 6 in the afternoon, while the jugglers of „Compagnie tout par terre“ will blow you away starting at 8 p.m.www.mondeducirque.ch