{"id":4849,"date":"2023-08-17T15:58:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T13:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/?page_id=4849"},"modified":"2026-01-19T09:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T08:53:17","slug":"about-the-fifdh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/en\/about-the-fifdh\/","title":{"rendered":"About FIFDH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div>\n  <h2 class=\"block block-heading text-center col-xxl-10 mx-auto layout-header\">Since 2003, FIFDH has been dedicated to both cinema and the promotion of human rights. Each year, in the heart of international Geneva and in parallel with the main session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Festival presents films and hosts discussions that highlight various struggles and denounce violations wherever they may occur.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotlight FIFDH \u2022 EN\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BxjdYvO0sPw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We hold a strong conviction that a film, a voice, or a story\u2014be it conveyed by an individual or a group\u2014has the potential to instigate a shift in consciousness, spark new ideas and commitments, and ultimately drive social change.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div>\n  <h2 class=\"block block-heading text-center layout-section\">Let&#8217;s open the debate!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The FIFDH \u2013 International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in Geneva \u2013 invites activists, NGOs, professors, diplomats, artists, activists, journalists and the general public to come together, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions. \u00a0Over 10 days during the Festival and throughout the year, the FIFDH attracts more than 40,000 attendees at 80 venues in the Greater Geneva area &#8211; spanning from the city center to the UN, museums, theaters, collective accommodation centers, hospitals, and prisons\u2014with the aim of reaching diverse audiences and fostering inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The debates have featured Nobel Prize winners&nbsp;<strong>Shirin Ebadi<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Joseph Stiglitz<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Tawakkol Karman<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Dr Denis Mukwege<\/strong>. High Commissioners&nbsp;<strong>Michelle Bachelet<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Zeid Ra\u2019ad al Hussein<\/strong>. Activists&nbsp;<strong>Angela Davis<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Paul Watson, Nathan Law<\/strong> and <strong>Assa Traor\u00e9<\/strong>. Journalists <strong>Dmitri Muratov <\/strong>and <strong>Motaz Azaiza<\/strong>. Whistleblowers&nbsp;<strong>Chelsea Manning<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Edward Snowden<\/strong>. Authors&nbsp;<strong>Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Arundathi Roy<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Roberto Saviano<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Alice Zeniter<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Le\u00efla Slimani<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Philippe Sands<\/strong>. Artists<strong>&nbsp;Ai Weiwei&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>JR<\/strong>. Diplomats and politicians&nbsp;<strong>Svetlana Tikhanovska\u00efa&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Le\u00efla Shahid<\/strong>, but also&nbsp;<strong>Edgar Morin<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>St\u00e9phane Hessel<\/strong>, along with many activists and esteemed professionals in the human rights field.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-gallery \">\n  <div class=\"row justify-content-center my-5\">\n          <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-4 col-xxl-3\">\n        <div class=\"block block-image\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"ratio ratio-A4H\">          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0316\u00a9MiguelBueno-1280x853.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0316\u00a9MiguelBueno-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0316\u00a9MiguelBueno-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0316\u00a9MiguelBueno-854x569.jpg 854w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0316\u00a9MiguelBueno.jpg 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>          <\/div>                  <\/figure>\n\n        <\/div>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-4 col-xxl-3\">\n        <div class=\"block block-image\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"ratio ratio-A4H\">          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_05032022_ChelseaManing\u00a9MiguelBueno8170-1280x852.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_05032022_ChelseaManing\u00a9MiguelBueno8170-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_05032022_ChelseaManing\u00a9MiguelBueno8170-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_05032022_ChelseaManing\u00a9MiguelBueno8170-854x568.jpg 854w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_05032022_ChelseaManing\u00a9MiguelBueno8170.jpg 1503w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>          <\/div>                  <\/figure>\n\n        <\/div>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-4 col-xxl-3\">\n        <div class=\"block block-image\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"ratio ratio-A4H\">          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1064\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1510\u00a9MiguelBueno.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1510\u00a9MiguelBueno.jpg 1064w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1510\u00a9MiguelBueno-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1510\u00a9MiguelBueno-854x568.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/>          <\/div>                  <\/figure>\n\n        <\/div>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-4 col-xxl-3\">\n        <div class=\"block block-image\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"ratio ratio-A4H\">          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1113\u00a9MiguelBueno-603x905.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1113\u00a9MiguelBueno-603x905.jpg 603w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1113\u00a9MiguelBueno-227x340.jpg 227w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1113\u00a9MiguelBueno-403x604.jpg 403w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1113\u00a9MiguelBueno.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/>          <\/div>                  <\/figure>\n\n        <\/div>      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n  <h2 class=\"block block-heading text-center layout-section\">An international film festival<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Three international feature film competitions \u2014 fiction and documentary \u2014 present a selection of socially conscious films, in the presence of the filmmakers and protagonists. The films lie at the heart of the FIFDH\u2019s programme, valued for both their artistic impact and the important subjects they tackle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They encourage meaningful interactions between the guests and the diverse audiences, fostering engagement and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest names in international cinema have graced to the Festival, including&nbsp;<strong>Angelina Jolie<\/strong>,<strong>&nbsp;Forest Whitaker<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Gael Garc\u00eda Bernal<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Rithy Panh<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Raoul Peck<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Juliette Binoche<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Reda Kateb<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Hanna Polak<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>A\u00efssa Ma\u00efga<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Abderrahmane Sissako<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Nabil Ayouch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-gallery \">\n  <div class=\"row justify-content-center my-5\">\n          <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-4 col-xxl-3\">\n        <div class=\"block block-image\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"ratio ratio-A4H\">          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RF294642_MHE_5735.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RF294642_MHE_5735.jpg 947w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RF294642_MHE_5735-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RF294642_MHE_5735-854x568.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/>          <\/div>                  <\/figure>\n\n        <\/div>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-4 col-xxl-3\">\n        <div class=\"block block-image\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"ratio ratio-A4H\">          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1461\u00a9MiguelBueno-1-1280x853.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1461\u00a9MiguelBueno-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1461\u00a9MiguelBueno-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1461\u00a9MiguelBueno-1-854x569.jpg 854w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1461\u00a9MiguelBueno-1-1900x1267.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>          <\/div>                  <\/figure>\n\n        <\/div>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-4 col-xxl-3\">\n        <div class=\"block block-image\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"ratio ratio-A4H\">          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8525-mariedelutz-hr-1280x853.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8525-mariedelutz-hr-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8525-mariedelutz-hr-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8525-mariedelutz-hr-854x569.jpg 854w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8525-mariedelutz-hr-1900x1267.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>          <\/div>                  <\/figure>\n\n        <\/div>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-4 col-xxl-3\">\n        <div class=\"block block-image\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"ratio ratio-A4H\">          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6155\u00a9MiguelBueno-1280x852.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6155\u00a9MiguelBueno-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6155\u00a9MiguelBueno-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6155\u00a9MiguelBueno-854x568.jpg 854w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6155\u00a9MiguelBueno-1900x1264.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>          <\/div>                  <\/figure>\n\n        <\/div>      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural and school programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With screenings in hospitals and correctional facilities, events in reception and accommodation centres, solidary tickets\u2026 the FIFDH champions cinema as an medium for education which also promotes inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Festival, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/schools\/\">FIFDH for schools<\/a> <\/strong>offers films and discussions for students. Throughout the year, teachers &nbsp;can screen films in their classrooms via the Festival\u2019s educational platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Films and workshops for children and their families are also available during the Festival, designed to explore human rights issues from an early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know more about<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/schools\/\">the school programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-image image-small\">\n<figure>\n  <div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DSC00287-1280x720.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DSC00287-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DSC00287-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DSC00287-854x480.jpg 854w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DSC00287-1900x1068.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>  <\/div>  <figcaption><p><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FIFDH is spearheading the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/en\/human-rights-film-tour\/\"><strong>HUMAN RIGHTS FILM TOUR<\/strong><\/a>, in partnership with the UN Human Rights (OHCHR), an international tour of films from the FIFDH and the FIFDH Impact Days programme, followed by discussions. With the support of Swiss embassies and local NGOs. The tour has visited more than 40 countries since 2018, including Sri Lanka, Nicaragua, Pakistan, South Sudan, Belarus, Guatemala, Algeria, Bhutan and Madagascar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Industry programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact Days: an unique laboratory for socially engaged cinema<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This programme brings together filmmakers, producers, NGOs and foundations to develop collaborative synergies and run impact campaigns around films. As a go-between for filmmakers and international Geneva, the programme attracts every year over 900 people from 70 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impact Days also offers Swiss and international documentary projects \u2014 tackling urgent and current issues \u2014 the opportunity to benefit from a training and support programme over several weeks: the Impact Lab. A catalogue of projects, including thematic resources and films about impact campaigns, is available online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/en\/pro\/about-the-impact-days\/\">the Impact Days<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-image image-small\">\n<figure>\n  <div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_14032023_ImpactDaysOneToOne\u00a9MiguelBueno4738-1280x852.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_14032023_ImpactDaysOneToOne\u00a9MiguelBueno4738-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_14032023_ImpactDaysOneToOne\u00a9MiguelBueno4738-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_14032023_ImpactDaysOneToOne\u00a9MiguelBueno4738-854x568.jpg 854w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_14032023_ImpactDaysOneToOne\u00a9MiguelBueno4738.jpg 1503w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>  <\/div>  <figcaption><p><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Festival benefits from the support of the&nbsp;<strong>Federal Department of Foreign Affairs&nbsp;<\/strong>(FDFA) and the City and Canton of Geneva. The Festival works closely with 170 international partners, including&nbsp;<strong>Amnesty International<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)<\/strong>, Human Rights Watch (HRW), Doctors without Borders (MSF) and the Cin\u00e9math\u00e8que suisse. Its professional programme is supported by&nbsp;<strong>Doc Society<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>Federal Office of Culture (OFC)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Media Desk Switzerland and Suissimage<\/strong>. The FIFDH is a founding member of the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightsfilmnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human Rights Film Network<\/a><\/strong>, a network of 45 international festivals. Its media partners are&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letemps.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Temps<\/a><\/strong>, &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.srgssr.ch\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SSR-SRG<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rts.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Radio T\u00e9l\u00e9vision<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rts.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suisse<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(RTS),&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arte.tv\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARTE<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fr.euronews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Euronews<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tv5monde.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV5Monde<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courrierinternational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Courrier International<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiofrance.fr\/franceculture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France Culture<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/en\/press\/\">media coverage<\/a> of FIFDH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/en\/partenaires\/\">our partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patrons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Festival enjoys the support of esteemed individuals including singer&nbsp;<strong>Barbara Hendricks<\/strong>, former Swiss President<strong>&nbsp;Ruth Dreifuss<\/strong>, filmmaker&nbsp;<strong>Rithy Panh<\/strong>, actor, filmmaker and activist&nbsp;<strong>Gael Garc\u00eda Bernal<\/strong>&nbsp;and producer&nbsp;<strong>Abigail Disney<\/strong>.<strong>&nbsp;Sergio Vieira de Mello<\/strong>, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights tragically killed in Baghdad in 2003, was the Festival\u2019s first patron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/en\/foundation-board-and-circles\/\">patrons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-image image-small\">\n<figure>\n  <div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/barbara_sergio.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/barbara_sergio.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/barbara_sergio-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>  <\/div>  <figcaption><p><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-quote text-center col-xxl-10 mx-auto\">\n  \u201c&thinsp;The FIFDH offers a unique space to observe the world, to debate, but above all, to make a commitment to change this world.&thinsp;\u201d      <br>\n    <span class=\"fs-16 lh-xs\">Barbara Hendricks, singer and Festival godmother<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIFDH Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creative Documentary Competition<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Grand Geneva Award<\/strong><br>10\u2019000 CHF &#8211;&nbsp;Offered by the City and Canton of Geneva<br>Awarded by the International Documentary Jury<br><br><strong>Gilda Vieira De Mello Award, as a tribute to her son Sergio Vieira De Mello<\/strong><br>5\u2019000 CHF &#8211;&nbsp;Offered by the Barbara Hendricks Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation<br>Awarded by the International Documentary Jury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Youth Jury Award<\/strong><br>1000 CHF &#8211;&nbsp;Offered by the Peace Brigades International (PBI)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiction Competition<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Fiction Grand Award<\/strong><br>10\u2019000 CHF &#8211;&nbsp;Offered by the H\u00e9l\u00e8ne et Victor Barbour Foundation<br>Awarded by the International Fiction Jury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Youth Jury Award<\/strong><br>1&#8217;000 CHF &#8211;&nbsp;Offered by the Eduki Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competition Focus<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><strong>Vision for Human Rights Award<\/strong><\/strong><br>5\u2019000 CHF<br>Awarded by the Focus Jury. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All competitions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Special jury<\/strong><br>Awarded by a jury composed of patients of HUG&#8217;s H\u00f4pital de jour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the FIFDH&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/actions-culturelles\/mediation\">cultural actions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div>\n  <h2 class=\"block block-heading text-center layout-section\">Ethical charter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp; FIFDH&nbsp; is&nbsp; a&nbsp; space&nbsp; for&nbsp; open&nbsp; and&nbsp; genuine&nbsp; discussion, sharing ideas, information and analyses concerning human rights. The films shown and the proposed debates address some of our time\u2019s most sensitive issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiences and participants at the festival undertake to be open-minded, tolerant, respectful, and caring. Any form of discrimination, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, insult, violence, harassment, incitement to hatred or other inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated at the FIFDH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Values, missions and vision of the Festival<a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Documents\/Le_Festival\/ENG_A5_FIFDH_MVV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Missions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block block-image image-small\">\n<figure>\n  <div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"905\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Missions-905x905.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"Pour d\u00e9finir les missions du FIFDH, le symbole est une cible.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Missions-905x905.jpg 905w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Missions-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Missions-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Missions-604x604.jpg 604w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Missions.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/>  <\/div>  <figcaption><p><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Bring to light<\/strong>: We highlight the causes defended by those who fight for human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Debate<\/strong>: We publicly and freely open the debate on all human rights issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring together<\/strong>: We bring together those who defend human rights around the world &#8211; filmmakers, activists, and authors &#8211; with all our audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transform<\/strong>: We seek to raise awareness, challenge, and awaken curiosity by making our programme accessible to all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block block-image image-small\">\n<figure>\n  <div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"905\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Valeurs-905x905.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"Pour d\u00e9finir les valeurs du FIFDH, le symbole est une \u00e9toile stylis\u00e9e.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Valeurs-905x905.jpg 905w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Valeurs-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Valeurs-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Valeurs-604x604.jpg 604w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Valeurs.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/>  <\/div>  <figcaption><p><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Openess<\/strong>: The FIFDH is a &nbsp;hub for dialogue and interaction, valuing diversity and empathy, and providing a platform where all voices are heard\u2014without bias or prejudice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agility<\/strong>: Cultivating curiosity, confidence, initiative, and team spirit, we continuously adapt to evolving circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solidarity<\/strong>: In a spirit of collaboration, we are committed to sharing our knowledge, promoting collective intelligence, mutual aid, and cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong>: In the interests of coherence and impact, FIFDH wishes to futher align its practices with its values, and to strengthen its social, ecological, economic and governance commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Relevance<\/strong>: In a world marked by rapid change and escalating crises, it is essential that the FIFDH constantly ensures that it addresses current human rights issues in a meaningful manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Independence<\/strong>: FIFDH\u2019s freedom of expression and content must be upheld, free from any political, social, or financial injunction or pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transparency<\/strong>: FIFDH will develop the necessary governance tools (charters, codes of conduct, etc.) to clarify its operations and reinforce its ethical standards; the Festival pledges to communicate these measures publicly and to update them regularly to remain responsive to complex realities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block block-image image-small\">\n<figure>\n  <div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"905\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Vision-905x905.jpg\" class=\"img-cover\" alt=\"La vision du Festival est repr\u00e9sent\u00e9e par un oeil.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Vision-905x905.jpg 905w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Vision-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Vision-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Vision-604x604.jpg 604w, https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FIFDH_Vision.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/>  <\/div>  <\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We strongly believe that a film, a voice, a story, carried by an individual or a group, can provoke a change of consciousness, arouse new ideas and commitments, leading to social change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div>\n  <h2 class=\"block block-heading text-center layout-section\">Archives and reports<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FIFDH-RapportActivite_25_MAIL.pdf\">Annual report 2024 (in French)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/RAPPORT_ACTIVITE_FIFDH_24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annual report 2024 (in French)<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.fifdh.org\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Documents\/Archives\/Archives_Rapport_dactivite\/RA_FIFDH23_WEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annual report 2023 (in French)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.fifdh.org\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Documents\/Edition\/Edition_2022\/RA_FIFDH22_WEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annual report 2022 (in French)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.fifdh.org\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Documents\/Le_Festival\/Web_RapportActivite_FIFDH2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annual report 2021 (in French)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Archives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/en\/archives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Programmes and activity reports of the previous editions of the FIFDH<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We hold a strong conviction that a film, a voice, or a story\u2014be it conveyed by an individual or a group\u2014has the potential to instigate a shift in consciousness, spark new ideas and commitments, and ultimately drive social change. 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