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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · 6d

En collaboration avec la Geneva Peace Week, retrouvez une projection gratuite de THE ILLUSION OF ABUNDANCE d’Erika González et Matthieu Lietaert le mardi 14 octobre à 11h à la Maison de la Paix ! Suivie d'une discussion 💬 @gpplatform.ch 🤝

🌐 Plus d'informations : cutt.ly/lrM5faSM

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for the screening of 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗗𝗛 +𝟯𝟲𝟱 of the documentary TO CLOSE YOUR EYES AND SEE FIRE by Nicola von Leffern and Jakob Carl Sauer on Saturday 4 October at 6pm, accompanied by an aperitif prepared by the CHC in Presinge, the event's partner municipality🗣️🇱🇧

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · 17d

The Zurich English speaking regional group of @suisse.amnesty.ch invites you to a screening of Najiba and Rasul Noori’s documentary WRITING HAWA. Join us on Friday, 3 October at 19:00 at the Quartierzentrum Bäckeranlage, Zurich.

🎟️ Free entrance, mandatory reservation
🔗 fifdh.org/en/agenda/wr...

FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · 21d

The Morges regional group of @suisse.amnesty.ch invites you to a screening of Simon Klosel's documentary HACKING HATE, followed by a discussion. Join us on Tuesday, 30 September at 7:30 p.m. at the Cinéma Odéon in Morges.

🎟️ Free admission, no registration required.
🔗 fifdh.org/en/agenda/ha...

Hacking Hate - FIFDH

The Morges regional group of Amnesty International Switzerland invites you to a screening of Simon Klose's documentary Hacking Hate. The screening,

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Sep 2

🇵🇸✊ Le FIFDH soutient Waves of Freedom - mouvement citoyen, indépendant et pacifique et la flottille internationale Global Sumud. Ensemble, ils visent à briser le blocus illégal de Gaza par la mer. 🤝Rejoignez le mouvement et soutenez la cagnotte de la flottille : waves-of-freedom.ch/fr/

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Aug 21

💥 CALL FOR PROJECTS NOW OPEN - Calling international #documentary #filmmakers working on #SocialJustice & #HumanRights! Craft your impact goals with experts & meet your future impact partners in Geneva! Submit your project/film to #FIFDH by 19 Sept! fifdh.org/en/pro/news/... 🎥

Call for impact documentary films and projects - FIFDH

Each year we select urgent documentary films and projects from all corners of the globe. We then help you to develop or refine your impact campaigns,

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Jul 7

During the discussion “GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: ENDING SILENCE AND SHAME", Giulia Foïs, journalist, once again highlighted the constant climate of fear experienced by the majority of women, both in private life and/or in public spaces. A powerful, necessary conversation!
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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Jun 26

If sport is meant to be a universal space, it nonetheless remains shaped by gendered norms, discriminating against trans and non-binary athletes among others. French sprinter Halba Diouf bore witness to this at the forum "SPORT, A MIRROR OF SOCIAL NORMS"🏳️‍⚧️✊

🔗 Watch more here: cutt.ly/ArRpVRmq

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Freedom Cartoonists @freedomcartoonists.bsky.social · Jun 24

“#Cartoons in their #simplicity can show things as they are, and maybe that’s an #antidote for #propaganda and #disinformation”.
Our President @chappatte.bsky.social discusses his work, the state of #editorial #cartooning and democracy in an interview with SwissInfo.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-Ha...

Swiss Political Cartoonist Patrick Chappatte: Cartoons and the fight for press freedom

YouTube video by SWI swissinfo.ch - English

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Jun 23

At the “COUNTERING THE NORMALISATION OF THE FAR RIGHT” Forum at #FIFDH25, Saoussen Hammami, a member of the Les Foulards Violets Collective, denounced Switzerland's hypocrisy in the fight against racism.

🎥 Watch all the exchanges on our YTB channel and our platform 👉 fifdh.org/ressources

FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Jun 17

#RenewIESOGI - Follow the global global campaign to renew the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and join ILGA: a dedicated space for members to share experiences, learn from each other and support their global communities!
👉 ilga.org/news/renewie...

FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Jun 17

🏳️‍⚧️ Last Monday, the UN Trans Advocacy Week organisers, in partnership with FIFDH Impact Days 2025, were hosting a screening of QUEER AS PUNK, followed by a roundtable discussion with international trans activists. THANKS to all the participants and the organisers for such inspiring exchanges! 🤝

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Jun 3

Since 7 October 2023, more than 1,000 carers have been killed in Gaza.
🎙️”So this is a tool of Genocide”, says Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, guest at #FIFDH25 alongside Francesca Albanese.

🎥 Watch all the exchanges on our YTB channel and our platform 👉 fifdh.org/ressources.

FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · May 28

Share your work for consideration with the world's most distinguished awards event dedicated to the #documentary genre ! Submissions for the 41st annual IDA Documentary Awards - @documentary.org - close on August 1! 👉 cutt.ly/rrv6ENg6

FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · May 26

The start of summer is approaching... and what better way than to (re)see the films from #FIFDH25 and #FIFDH24 on the big screen? 🎥✨

This May and June, we invite you to join us in Geneva (Eaux-Vives), Presinge and Biel for powerful, engaging screenings. 🔗 More information : fifdh.org/en/agenda/

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · May 22

Last March, we had the honor of hosting Douglas Kennedy, Adam Kinzinger, and Amy Greene for the forum “Where are the United States headed?” 🇺🇸🗣️

🔗 Catch the full discussion (available in FR and ENG) on our YouTube channels and our Resources & Media platform 👉 fifdh.org/ressources

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Channeldraw ★ @channeldraw.bsky.social · May 3

160 journalists killed in Palestine.
Video produced in collaboration with @fifdh.bsky.social #Geneva.

#WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom.

Portraits of journalists killed in Gaza

YouTube video by Gianluca Costantini (Channeldraw)

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Freedom Cartoonists @freedomcartoonists.bsky.social · May 15

EVENT — Another incredible night in the books! After the emotional, sold-out screening of @democracysiegedoc.bsky.social, we enjoyed a thought-provoking conversation between @chappatte.bsky.social and our guest star @anntelnaes.bsky.social — topped off by a surprise guest @lizadonnelly.bsky.social.

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First Hand Films @firsthandfilms.bsky.social · May 1

United Nations Human Rights screenings in South Sudan & Tunisia of LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL by Mohamed Jabaly made possible by the wonderful @fifdh.bsky.social OHCHR-Tunisia & UNISFA
Thank you for your hard work on the film's meaningful impact on your audiences, we couldn't ask for better partners!

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · May 1

CONGRATULATIONS! Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari, one of the protagonists of the film KARUARA, PEOPLE OF THE RIVER -FIFDH25 selection- has just won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize @goldmanprize.bsky.social!
Discover her work 👇

www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/ma...

Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari

In March 2024, Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari and her Kukama community won a landmark rights of nature court decision to protect the Marañón River in Peru by granting the river legal personhood.

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Apr 29

🏳️‍🌈Du 5 au 17 mai, ne manquez pas la campagne contre l’homophobie, la biphobie et la transphobie 2025 organisée par le Service Agenda 21- Ville durable de la Ville de Genève. Au menu, des tables rondes, une rencontre littéraire, et des ateliers ! Programme 👇 evenements.geneve.ch/17mai-geneve...

17 mai 2025 / Ville de Genève

Campagne contre l’homophobie, la biphobie et la transphobie 2025 de la Ville de Genève

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Freedom Cartoonists @freedomcartoonists.bsky.social · Apr 16

USA: Democracy under siege — Join us for the film screening, followed by a debate with US cartoonist @anntelnaes.bsky.social, in discussion with @chappatte.bsky.social.

⏰ Tuesday, May 13, 2025 — 18:15
📍 Les Cinémas du Grütli
🎟️ freedomcartoonists.com

@letemps.bsky.social @fifdh.bsky.social

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The Pickers @thepickers.org · Apr 10

Our 'Meet THE PICKERS Tour' continues!

In Nyon and Geneva, we met up with partners that were crucial to the inception of this campaign: @fifdh.bsky.social and The StoryBoard Collective.

Together, #WeWantAFairPick. You can add your voice here: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick.

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Apr 2

We are pleased to announce our partnership with @thepickers.org campaign, inspired by the documentary presented at Impact Days 2024. 🤝

🍊Discover more here and support the campaign : campaign.thepickers.org

🎬 Don’t miss the special screening this Monday, 7 April at 18:30 at Cinélux, Geneva!

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FIFDH Geneva @fifdh.bsky.social · Mar 27

Discover the interview with Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA and guest of the FIFDH 2025, for @blast-info.fr: a poignant discussion on humanitarian aid at risk in Palestine.

🔗 Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbZ8...

ISRAËL TENTE DE SE DÉBARRASSER DES PALESTINIENS… ET DES DROITS HUMAINS

YouTube video by BLAST, Le souffle de l'info

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