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CRANS MONTANA FORUM

CRANS MONTANA FORUM NOVEMBER 14-15-16, 2024 Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva For 3 days, the President of CIPINA participated in a very high-level forum on the theme of global security, in relation to international relations, economic development , business and investment. He interacted throughout the forum with various high-ranking personalities, notably the Prime Minister of Chad […]

Angola to host 17th US-Africa business summit in 2025

From June 23 to 27, 2025, Angola will host the 17th United States-Africa Business Summit.  This event will bring together government, business and investor leaders from both continents, reinforcing the commitment of Africa and the United States to strengthen their economic, trade and investment ties. The event will take place in the year of celebrations […]

Colonialism – an involved Switzerland

For the first time, the National Museum Zurich presents an exhibition on the country’s colonial history combining comprehensiveness with a wide range of points of view. Based on the results of the most recent research as well as biographical documents, it is also illustrated by objects, works of art, photographs and other written sources. More […]

News from the BLI (Lausanne Office for Immigrants)

 

Support for migrant women in finding employment
 
In partnership with the BLI, the CAP Conseil & Accompagnement professionnel association offers to help migrant women in Lausanne find a job. Depending on their needs, CAP can provide support in writing a CV and cover letters, calls to companies, recognition of a diploma or help with family organization.
The objectives are to enable women to gain self-confidence, develop their network, build their professional project, and enter the job market.
This support is free, focused on practice, with internship in a company. The interviews are individual and regular.
It is aimed at migrant women domiciled in Lausanne, with valid residence status, able to communicate in French and not receiving unemployment funding,
social assistance or AI.
Contact for information and appointments:
by telephone (024 426 07 70), by e-mail ( info@cap-pro.ch ),
on the internet ( www.cap-pro.ch )
Upcoming BLI citizen meetings
 
This end of the year, the BLI’s citizen agenda still has great things to offer: sports, politics and citizenship! Whatever the theme that catches your attention, you will discover
emblematic places of Lausanne around discussions and rich moments of exchange.
 
BLI Citizen Bus and Democracy Day:
Wednesday, September 11, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Market, Saint-François Square
The BLI citizen bus travels through Lausanne’s neighborhoods and informs residents about issues related to citizenship and political rights. On the occasion of Democracy Day, we invite you to join us on September 11 at the market! You will be able to learn about your rights and understand how to get involved and participate in the life of your neighborhood and your city. Many gifts are up for grabs: entry to a museum, a theater or a Lausanne swimming pool and much more!
Full program of citizen bus outings:
Discovery of the Beaulieu Sports Halls
Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Beaulieu sports halls, av. des Bergières 10
Do you miss the Olympic Games? Do you want to practice the sports of your favorite athletes? The Beaulieu Sports Halls are a unique space in which you can practice
nearly 14 indoor disciplines. The Sports Department will present the sports offerings in Lausanne and invite you, if you wish, to take part in a pétanque tournament.
Free event but registration required.
Discovery of the Grand Council
Tuesday, November 5, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Grand Council, 13 Cité-Devant Street
The Vaudois parliament opens its doors to you! Its members will explain how it works: What is the role of the Grand Council? Who is in it? What are the activities
led by the deputies? During a visit, take a seat in the hemicycle of the Grand Council to discover local politics from the inside.
Free event, aperitif offered but registration required.
Information session on the naturalization procedure
Tuesday, November 12, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
City Hall, Municipal Council Chamber, pl. de la Palud 2
Information session to learn more about the criteria, conditions and steps of this procedure leading to obtaining a Swiss passport. After a general introduction, specialists will be able to answer your questions. Free event but registration required.
Registration for appointments (except citizen bus):
Country evening “Afghanistan”: security situation, reasons for refugees’ exile and practice of Swiss asylum law
Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
 
La Sallaz Library, Sallaz square 4
Since the Taliban took power on 15 August 2021, the outlook for human rights in Afghanistan has continued to deteriorate. Under this regime, the country
is sinking into an unprecedented economic and humanitarian crisis. Various reports indicate that the rights of certain groups of the Afghan population are being jeopardized. Women and
Girls, in particular, are systematically discriminated against and face extreme restrictions in the public sphere.
Since last year, hundreds of thousands of Afghans who had sought refuge in Iran and Pakistan are now in makeshift refugee camps in
Afghanistan, exposed to new persecution by the Taliban. Organized by OSAR and BLI, this country evening addresses the current situation in terms of human rights and security
in Afghanistan. It presents the risk profiles as well as the asylum policy applicable to Afghan nationals in Switzerland.
This event is aimed at anyone interested in this topic.
Sewing workshop for young migrants
Every week during the school year
More intensive during the holidays
The Trame, rue de la Tour 3
The association La Trame, a meeting place around textiles, offers sewing workshops for young migrants aged 15 to 25. In a welcoming and caring environment, these workshops allow people to come together to take care of their clothes, acquire skills to be able to repair, transform and/or create clothes in a space of sharing and
exchange of know-how. They offer young people the opportunity to meet, explore new horizons and strengthen their self-esteem. Sewing, chosen for its relaxing effects, promotes patience and calm, reducing stress and anxiety.
Registration: by email to  info@la-trame.ch  or by WhatsApp to
079 534 10 34 (Isa Boucharlat)
Find out more:  www.la-trame.ch
 
“Host a Migrant” Campaign
The “Host a Migrant” project, initiated by EVAM in 2016, offers individuals the opportunity to host migrants in optimal conditions, thus promoting their sustainable integration and living together. It allows for the creation of an encounter, an enriching moment of shared life, not only for the person being hosted, but also for the host family. Immersion
“chez l’habitant” promotes meetings and networking for migrants, while facilitating language learning and understanding of Swiss customs, key elements for
their integration. Host families benefit from a rich and human intercultural dialogue.
Information and conditions:
Search for sponsors
In order to enable newly arrived refugees to build ties with the local population, the Confluences association is looking for sponsors. The objective?
Exchange and take a part of the journey together. Once the duo is formed, the people concerned manage the meetings or activities together according to the rhythm that suits them. The association is there to dialogue and advise.
Registration: by email to  confluences.vaud@gmail.com
or by phone at 077 520 02 84
Find out more:  confluences.ch
Letter of protection against excision from the Swiss Confederation
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a violation of human rights that has serious consequences for physical and psychological health. In Switzerland, all FGM is
prohibited and their execution abroad is also punishable. In order to help families and young girls to resist social and family pressure from their community of origin and the diaspora, the Federal Council publishes the “Declaration against female genital mutilation”. This document recalls this prohibition as well as the legal framework in Switzerland.
This document is available in 8 languages ​​(French, English, German, Italian, Amharic, Arabic, Somali and Tigrinya).
Find out more:  www.stop-fgm.admin.ch

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