BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNWG Geneva - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UNWG Geneva X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://unwg.ch X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UNWG Geneva REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251203 DTSTAMP:20260408T011855 CREATED:20260211T032925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T035130Z UID:11603-1764633600-1764719999@unwg.ch SUMMARY:Cook & Connect: Looking Back: A Year of Flavors\, Friendship\, and Feasts! DESCRIPTION:As we step into another exciting year of Cook & Connect\, let’s take a moment to savor the memories we created last year! 🍽️✨ From experimenting with new cuisines to sharing heartwarming meals\, every dish we cooked brought us closer together. 🌍❤️ \nThe “Cook & Connect” Group is a vibrant community that brings together individuals who share a passion for cooking\, eating delicious food\, and forging meaningful connections with others. Our group is all about fostering a sense of community\, culture\, culinary exploration\, and the joy of coming together over a shared love for cooking. \nLast year\, we cooked\, we laughed\, we learned—and we made unforgettable memories. Here’s to another year of delicious discoveries and meaningful connections! URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/cook-connect-looking-back-a-year-of-flavors-friendship-and-feasts CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-10-at-18.05.12-1024x768-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251107T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20251117T074524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T074524Z UID:9101-1762502400-1762534800@unwg.ch SUMMARY:Invitation to Visit the Studio of Séverin Guelpa DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to a special visit to the studio of artist Séverin Guelpa on Friday\, 7 November\, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\nThis unique event will welcome up to fifty participants. On this occasion\, the artist has kindly offered to host us with a Swiss-style breakfast in a warm and friendly atmosphere.\Séverin Guelpa’s work is rooted in fragile\, exposed\, and threatened territories—those areas of the globe where the tensions between nature\, resources\, economy\, and human survival are most intense. For several years\, he has explored deserts\, arid zones\, industrial spaces\, and transitional geographies to extract a form of physical and poetic truth. \nHis approach is based on immersion\, often through long-term residencies or expeditions\, during which he settles in\, observes\, collects\, and documents. At the intersection of artistic expression and fieldwork\, Guelpa explores the complexity of a territory through images (video and photography)\, sound recordings\, and the collection of raw materials (stone\, soil\, minerals\, water\, metal)\, which are later reused in his installations. Each piece thus becomes a direct imprint of the place—a transformation of its telluric forces into artistic language. \nPlease register before 30 October at: cfnu.unwg@bluemail.ch\nWe hope to see many of you there for this unique artistic experience! \nWarm regards\,\nAjkuna\, Carmen & Adeline URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/invitation-to-visit-the-studio-of-severin-guelpa LOCATION:Studio of Séverin Guelpa\, Rue du Vélodrome 18\, atelier 421\, Geneva\, 1205\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-10-at-11.27.02.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20251117T064202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T072417Z UID:9070-1762261200-1762275600@unwg.ch SUMMARY:Coffee Morning - Mission of Brazil DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\, \nWe are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Coffee Morning on Tuesday\, 4 November\, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, in the Auditorium\, Building H\, Palais des Nations. \nThis special event is hosted by the Mission of Brazil and our dear friend Guadelupe Romero\, spouse of the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Brazil. We will explore Brazil’s rich ecological\, cultural\, and social diversity—and you’ll also get to taste some delicious Brazilian treats! \nPlease register by 25 October at the following email address: cfnu.unwg@bluemail.ch. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nWarm regards\,\nAjkuna & Guadelupe URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/coffee-morning-mission-of-brazil LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Building H\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Coffee Mornings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Coffee-Morning-Nov-4-2025-10.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251006T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20260111T053755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T053755Z UID:9385-1759759200-1759770000@unwg.ch SUMMARY:Guided Visit of Laurent Ballesta Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\,\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to an Afternoon Tea and a guided visit of the Laurent Ballesta exhibition\, which will replace our usual October Coffee Morning.\n\nTime: Monday\, October 6\, 2:00 PM\nVenue: ArTypique Galerie\, 22 rue Jacques-Dalphin\, 1227 Carouge\n\nThis friendly gathering will be a chance to enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition\, followed by a homemade treat of mini financiers and other sweet delights\, served with Japanese green tea.\n\nAbout the Artist – Laurent Ballesta\n\nLaurent Ballesta is a renowned underwater photographer\, marine biologist\, and French explorer known for his breathtaking images of the deep sea. He is the founder of the Gombessa expeditions\, which combine scientific research with artistic creation.\n\nHis work showcases rare species and inaccessible underwater landscapes\, captured with both technical mastery and artistic sensitivity. He collaborates regularly with National Geographic and has won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award multiple times.\n\nBallesta is also the author of numerous books and documentaries\, and his work invites us to reflect on the beauty and fragility of the marine world.\n\n About the Gallery – ArTypique Galerie\n\nLocated in Carouge\, ArTypique Galerie was founded in 2018 by Sandrine Berjonneau\, a passionate nature photographer. The gallery is dedicated to artistic photography\, with a special focus on nature\, landscapes\, and travel.\n\nSandrine showcases her own photographic universe and regularly hosts temporary exhibitions by guest artists. Her approach aims to reveal the hidden beauty of the natural world\, without retouching\, using natural light to show “what her eye has seen.”\n\nPlease find attached the press release and poster for the exhibition.\n\nPlease register by 30 September at:  cfnu.unwg@bluemail.ch\n\nWe look forward to seeing many of you there! URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/guided-visit-of-laurent-ballesta-exhibition LOCATION:ArTypique Galerie\, 22 rue Jacques-Dalphin\, Carouge\, 1227\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Coffee Mornings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Laurent-Ballesta-Exhibition.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20260111T052849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T052849Z UID:9380-1757376000-1757462399@unwg.ch SUMMARY:September Coffee Morning - UNWG DESCRIPTION:Dear friends\, \nWe are pleased to announce that the next Coffee Morning will take place on 9 September 2025\, \nAs requested by our members\, this Coffee Morning will be hosted by the Guild. Croissants\, coffee\, tea\, and juices will be provided. We kindly ask members to bring something salty or sweet to share with friends. \nDuring the morning\, there will be presentations on: \n\nThe functionalities of the new website\nAn update on the Projects\nThe Course Schedule\n\nWe count on your active participation and look forward to seeing you soon! \nWarm regards\,\nThe Executive Committee URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/september-coffee-morning-unwg LOCATION:Palais des Nation\, Building H\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Coffee Mornings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/September-Coffee-Morning-UNWG.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250603T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250603T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20250522T091718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T165021Z UID:7935-1748943000-1748993400@unwg.ch SUMMARY:June Coffee Morning – The Permanent Mission of Egypt DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to confirm that our next Coffee Morning will be graciously hosted by the Egyptian Mission. Our dear friend Reem Maguid Amin Ahmed\, spouse of the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Egypt\, is kindly offering this special event to our members \nJoin us for a captivating journey through the eyes of Egyptian women — the guardians of heritage. They preserve the symbols of history through intricate stitches in traditional garments\, handcrafted jewelry\, and cherished recipes passed down through generations. \nYou will have the pleasure of admiring beautiful traditional clothing and jewelry\, and of savoring delicious Egyptian cuisine. \nWe look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you! URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/june-coffee-morning-the-permanent-mission-of-egypt LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Building H\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Coffee Mornings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PHOTO-2025-05-12-11-35-50.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250225T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20250220T035536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T174218Z UID:6151-1740481200-1741366800@unwg.ch SUMMARY:UNWG Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Ladies\, we invite you to the opening of our traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition at WIPO. As you can see from the attached poster\, the initiative is generating a lot of interest among our members. We would like to draw your attention to two dates – February 25 and March 7\, the venue is at WIPO\, at 11:00. \nDo not forget to register by e-mail: cfnu.unwg@bluemail.ch \nEncouraged by the success of the closing event of our exhibition last year and on the eve of March 8\, International Women’s Day\, we invite you to wear national costumes and take part in our parade of national costumes. \nOur opera Diva Varduhi Khachatryan will contribute to the festive atmosphere. \nWelcome!\nExhibition Organizing Committee \nEvent Gallery\n \nhttps://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Video-2025-05-08-at-08.04.29.mp4 URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/unwg-art-exhibition LOCATION:World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)\, Chemin des Colombettes 34\, 1202\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Poster-WIPO-art-expo-2025-ENG-and-FR-1-pdf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250214T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20250220T035153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T095734Z UID:6146-1739541600-1739552400@unwg.ch SUMMARY:Exhibition by Antonio Oba DESCRIPTION:Explore Black Identities in Art \nAntonio Oba\, a renowned Brazilian contemporary artist\, invites you to journey through his powerful works that challenge historical and political narratives. Using painting\, sculpture\, and performance\, Oba brings attention to the absence of Black identities in the history of Brazilian art. \nEvent Details: \n\nEntry Fee: 5 CHF\nRegistration Deadline: 11 February 2025\nRegistration Email: cfnu.unwg@bluemail.ch\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with thought-provoking art and learn from Oba’s perspective! URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/exhibition-by-antonio-oba LOCATION:Centre d’Art Contemporain\, Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250204T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20250219T145424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T032841Z UID:6116-1738661400-1738674000@unwg.ch SUMMARY:Sarees of India: A Tapestry of Tradition DESCRIPTION:Palais des Nations\, 1211 Pregny-Chambésy\, Switzerland. This event is graciously hosted by our dear friend Ananya\, spouse of the Permanent Representative of the Indian Mission\, H.E. Mr. Arindam Bagchi. \n\nYou will enjoy a presentation on the rich tapestry of India’s fabrics and sarees\, highlighting their historical significance. Live models will showcase these beautiful sarees\, offering you a glimpse into Indian culture\nIndian specialties will be served at the end of the presentation.\nPlease note that the 5 CHF entry fee is for Eldora service.\n\nKindly confirm your attendance by 31 January at the latest at the following email address: cfnu.unwg@bluemail.ch \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/sarees-of-india-a-tapestry-of-tradition LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Building H\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Coffee Mornings,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sareesOfIndia-258x300-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250110T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20250220T103907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T103956Z UID:6213-1736499600-1736508600@unwg.ch SUMMARY:A Special Thank You Activity DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to a special Thank You Activity following the successful Bazaar 2024. Your support and participation have been invaluable\, and we would love to express our gratitude in person. Please confirm your attendance for the “Thank You Morning” event\, which will take place on January 10\, 2025\, by emailing cfnu.unwg@bluemail.ch before January 5. URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/6213 LOCATION:Le Lyrique\, Boulevard du Théâtre 12 \,1204\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Coffee Mornings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BazarCommittee-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241030T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20250220T055152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T055152Z UID:6179-1730284200-1730304000@unwg.ch SUMMARY:Special Event on Art Restoration DESCRIPTION:Organized by Carmen Queisser de Stockalper\, a small group of UNWG members gathered at the Geneva Freeport or Ports Francs. The group was welcomed by Dr. Aurélia Chevalier\, a distinguished Heritage Restorer and true expert in modern and contemporary art conservation. With over two decades of dedicated service\, Dr. Chevalier has helped preserve some of the 20th century’s most iconic works\, drawing on her deep understanding of art history and the science of materials. \nAlong with Dr. Isabelle Santoro\, they shared their insights into the materials and methods of 20th-century painters and offered us a unique glimpse into the historical\, technical\, and scientific heart of art conservation. It was a powerful reminder of the delicate balance between science and creativity\, preservation\, and legacy \n  URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/special-event-on-art-restoration LOCATION:Geneva Free Ports\, Route de la Praille 8\, 1213\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unwg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/art-restoration.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240801T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20240621T144539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T165308Z UID:5102-1722499200-1722531600@unwg.ch SUMMARY:A trip to Ikat Uzbek DESCRIPTION:the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the UNOG\, will host April Coffee Morning and invite the member to be familiarized with the subject “Role of women in development and transformation of Azerbaijani society” URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/role-of-women-in-development-and-transformation-of-azerbaijani-society-copy CATEGORIES:Coffee Mornings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240701T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T011856 CREATED:20240621T144259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T030802Z UID:5100-1719820800-1719853200@unwg.ch SUMMARY:Role of Women in Development and Transformation of Azerbaijani Society DESCRIPTION:the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the UNOG\, will host April Coffee Morning and invite the member to be familiarized with the subject “Role of women in development and transformation of Azerbaijani society” URL:https://unwg.ch/unwg-event/role-of-women-in-development-and-transformation-of-azerbaijani-society CATEGORIES:Coffee Mornings END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR