Women's rights, ecology and torture scoop top FIFDH 2022 awards
Over ten days, the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights brought together artists, activists, journalists, and the public in Geneva for film and debate.
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FIFA postpones Ukraine playoff, gives Poland a bye vs Russia
GENEVA (AP) — Amid a shutdown of domestic soccer during the invasion by Russia, FIFA agreed Tuesday to Ukraine’s request to postpone the national team’s World Cup qualifying playoff in Scotland in two weeks’ time.
The FIFDH celebrates 20 years of standing up for human rights
Featuring a remarkable lineup and eyewitness accounts from across the world, the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights is a unique opportunity to talk about all human rights violations through cinema, fiction, documentaries, and news. Cinema went to Geneva to check it out.
What happens if a country commits a war crime?
With the conflict between Russia and Ukraine carrying on, the eyes of the world are fixed on invading troops to ensure no war crimes are committed.
Sports bodies move further to isolate and condemn Russia
GENEVA (AP) — Sports bodies across Europe moved Monday to further isolate and condemn Russia following its invasion of Ukraine by refusing to host or play against teams from the country.
Winter Olympics: Bruce Mouat ‘excited’ for Sweden clash as Team GB aim for curling semi-finals
Great Britain curling skip Bruce Mouat is braced for a Tuesday showdown with reigning world champion Niklas Edin as he looks to seal his side’s place in the men’s curling semi-finals at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Bruce Mouat ‘very excited’ for Sweden clash as GB aim for semi-finals in Beijing
Great Britain curling skip Bruce Mouat is braced for a Tuesday showdown with reigning world champion Niklas Edin as he looks to seal his side’s place in the men’s curling semi-finals at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Clay master Ruud wins 7th career title with Argentina triumph
Norway's Casper Ruud won his seventh career title and sixth on clay with a 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Diego Schwartzman in Sunday's Argentina Open final.