Exhibiting “Portraits of Resilience at the Palais des Nations
Earlier this week I received notification that the “Portraits of Resilience” exhibition works have arrived at the United Nations, Palais des Nations in Geneva. I will be flying out at the weekend to oversee the setup of the exhibition. The exhibition will be officially opened at 1pm on Tuesday 25th, with speeches from Francesco Pisano, Chair of the UN Geneva Cultural Activities Committee, Lidiya Grigoreva, Chief of Staff at the UN, Claire Thuaudet, the French Deputy Permanent Representative, Eleanor Sanders, Human Rights Ambassador for the UK and myself.
“Portraits of Resilience” features photographs of survivors of torture from around the world who fled their home countries seeking safety, recovery, and political asylum. The work was created in collaboration with TASSC International.
The United Nations Geneva Cultural Activities Programme provides Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva and International Organisations a cultural diplomacy space to share art and culture at the Palais des Nations. Empowering an exchange and dialogue among cultures and peoples of different traditions and backgrounds, the Programme aims to foster tolerance and respect. Events are open to the diplomatic community, staff of the UN system, anyone accredited to enter the Palais des Nations, and the general public upon registration.
“Portraits of Resilience” will be exhibited at the United Nation’s Palais des Nations in Geneva between Monday 25th of March and Friday 4th of April during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council.
