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Geneva

The city of Geneva, due to its geographic situation in the centre of Europe, is very close to the major European cities. It has 195,177 inhabitants (2013 data) and although it is a small city, it is an international capital. Many international organisations, non-government organisations, etc. have their head offices in the city.

 

Geneva

Contact details

Country
Switzerland
Number of inhabitants
178,000

Mayor

Name
Mme. Christina Kitsos
Address
Rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, 4 case postale
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Neighbourhood Agreements: an instrument of participatory democracy in Geneva

Geneva (Switzerland)

Neighbourhood Agreements: an instrument of participatory democracy in Geneva

The Neighbourhood Agreements represent a commitment of the City Council of Geneva, local inhabitants, workers and retailers to improving the quality of life of their neighbourhoods by identifying needs and proposing specific projects.

Cross-generational Project: The “la Terrassière” Pre-School

Geneva (Switzerland)

Cross-generational Project: The “la Terrassière” Pre-School

The intergenerational project in “la Terrassière” connects children aged 3-4 years with people over 80 years old, sharing creative and festive activities, promoting respect, coexistence and exchange between generations.

Come over to My House

Geneva (Switzerland)

Come over to My House

The Swiss Red Cross project facilitates the integration of foreign children in primary school, organizing their reception by local families and offering free courses to participants for 3 to 6 months.

Seniors City

Geneva (Switzerland)

Seniors City

The City of Seniors in Geneva is a public space that offers activities for people over 55 years of age, promoting their active participation, personal development and reflection on their retirement.

Citizenship Celebrations

Geneva (Switzerland)

Citizenship Celebrations

Since 1942, the city of Geneva has celebrated coming of age with a ceremony that sensitizes young people about their civic responsibility, welcoming everyone without discrimination, Swiss and foreigners.

Children’s Flea Market

Geneva (Switzerland)

Children’s Flea Market

The market organized by the Geneva City Council allows 2,000 primary school students to learn about sales, the law of supply and demand, and profit management, promoting non-war toys.

Participating Budget in the Schools

Geneva (Switzerland)

Participating Budget in the Schools

The Geneva Participatory Budget, started in 2001, involves nursery and primary schools in improvement projects, encouraging the collective participation of students, parents and teachers to improve school coexistence.

Links: Cross-Generational Project

Geneva (Switzerland)

Links: Cross-Generational Project

The project of the Geneva City Council and the “Retirement House” encourages interaction between generations, carrying out joint activities between children and adults, promoting values ​​such as respect, solidarity and mutual help.

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