Geneva Solutions, a digital platform, was selected as the best proposals submitted in a response to the call for projects launched by the Swiss authorities to create a media platform on the work of organizations providing services on a global scale from Geneva. Read more about the planned platform (in French).
To launch a new Manual on how to manage misinformation in a humanitarian context Internews is hosting a webinar for humanitarian, media and community practitioners.
By connecting the dots in local information ecosystems in humanitarian contexts, the Internews Rumour Tracking Methodology shows what needs to be done to manage misinformation, build trust and allow reliable information to build traction among those who need it most. They will highlight key elements of the manual and place the methodology in the context of some of the trickiest misinformation challenges faced in our work.
The webinar will be facilitated by Viviane Lucia Fluck, PhD, who authored the manual. The manual was produced with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – 12:30pm to 1:30 pm British Summer Time / BST
Join on Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/695246798 (Hosted by Earth Journalism Network)
For queries or to join the webinar by phone, contact Emily Cowlrick –ecowlrick@internews.eu
The next Webster University Spotlight Seminar has been announced:
Igniting Change: How to Cover the Climate Crisis?
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019
Webster LLC Commons Room, Geneva
18:30 – 19:30 (networking apéro will follow)
How can the media help engage the public and inspire action on the most compelling issue of our time? Should journalists be hopeful and inspire? Or should they, as Greta Thunberg has said, “tell it like it is”?
Join us on for a free presentation by Ed Girardet, Editor of Global Geneva, on this important and timely subject. Open to Everyone. Find out more about the event >>
While this is a free event, we kindly ask that you register >>
New communication jobs have been posted online:
Experte ou expert en médias et communication, 60 % au bureau de Greenpeace Suisse à Genève
Director, Communications and Public Affairs, IAS Geneva
Our February 8th lunch event on Storytelling is sold out – but you can watch it live on Facebook – see you online!
The Geneva Communicators Network offers customised workshops for your own organisations – 1/2 day to 2 days with specialised trainers that we have worked successfully with previously – for between 3 – 15 persons. Interested? Read more>>
Three new job opportunities are posted on our Careers page:
Internal Communications Specialist – EMEA – Parker – Vaud, Switzerland
Communications Office – Franciscans International (FI), Geneva
Senior Communications Manager – HSBC Switzerland
Our lunchtime event this Friday on new EU data rules has proven very popular – it’s sold out – but we’ve moved to a bigger room (same venue) – so some 20 more persons can attend!
Our March lunchtime speaker, Michael Gentle on business writing, has just published a new free guide “Five steps to better email – how to write emails that people will actually read”. You can download the guide here>>.
The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on where you are now versus where you want to be by the end of the year, and to start making plans to achieve everything you want.
What are you going to achieve this year?
If you are not sure where to start with your new year resolutions, then check out these 12 ideas for resolutions that will help make you more productive or these 16 resolutions to achieve better health.
If you are looking for a new career, to build your network or improve your communication skills, then you are in the right place!
Why not resolve to attend more of our lunchtime presentations and other events? As well as learning some new skills and being inspired, you’ll get to network with other communicators in the region. You’ll find details of the latest events on this site and, if you are a registered member (membership is free!), you’ll be notified by email too.
Happy New Year everyone – we look forward to seeing you soon!