Soirée publique, avec lecture de témoignages et interventions d’ATD et d’Amnesty International. Lieu et horaire: Grange à l’Evêque, rue des Châteaux 12, Sion, à 20h00.

In the city of Geneva and at the United Nations

Amnesty International and ATD Fourth World invite the people of Geneva and of the neighbouring canton of Vaud to participate in several events on the occasion of the next World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty:

16 October 18h.30 at Uni Mail, room MS150, discussion “A future for all young people?” following the showing of a film “I dream of having a career”. In this film young people describe their efforts to be accepted for training, to become an apprentice, and share their thoughts on what should be done to ensure that no young person remains without a future. Parents tell how they take it upon themselves to support their teenage children and professionals also tell of their experiences. After the film, there will be a discussion which will enable the public to enter into a dialogue with the young people concerned, with the parents and those involved in training. With the support of the City of Geneva.

17 October 20h.30: Theatre: Rapt (Kidnapped), by Le Théâtre en Cavale (from 10 October to 2 November) – Reservations at 079 97 599428 or www.cavale.ch (seats at Sfr25.- or Sfr.15.-. with a reduction). A presentation on the World Day will be made at the end of the show.

A booklet prepared by Amnesty International and ATD Fourth World entitled “Human Rights Haven’t Reached Us!” provides a means of expression for people faced with extreme poverty both in Switzerland and in other parts of the world.

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In addition, the Office of the United Nations in Geneva and the International Movement ATD Fourth World invite all to a Commemoration at the « Palais des Nations » on October 17 at 15h.00. - Avenue de la Paix 8-14. Pregny entrance, Building E, Door 40. Personal statements from those trapped by poverty. Drinks offered by the Swiss Permanent Mission to the UN. Identification required. Registration before 15 October at 022 344 41 15 or geneve (at) atd-quartmonde.org.

Manifestation festive publique organisée par l’Association des familles du quart monde de l’Ouest lausannois (association qui s’engage pour que les plus défavorisés puissent avoir accès à l’exercice de leur droits fondamentaux) et à laquelle Amnesty International participe notamment avec un stand, une projection, des témoignages, etc. La manifestation se tiendra à la place Saint-François de 11h00 à 14h30.