07.10.2024La Collective news
Have you visited La Collective during the 2023-2024 opening period? Did you come for a French or yoga class, a self-defence course, a conference or a general meeting? Did you take photographs to immortalise the moment? For a retrospective exhibition to mark its reopening in 2027, we're looking for photos...
16.05.2024Feminist news
17 May 1990 marked a historic turning point when the World Health Organisation (WHO) removed homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses. Since then, this date has become emblematic of the fight against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. These are not only social justice issues, but also feminist issues. Although the...
23.04.2024Feminist news
As of this morning, it's official! Rue de l'Ecole-de-Chimie, where the Collective's building is located, has been renamed Rue Pearl-Grobet-Secrétan. The change of name is part of the 3rd round of feminisation of street names carried out by the City of Geneva. Based on the observation that only 7% of...
25.03.2024La Collective in the media
In its latest issue, SDGzine, Addictlab's magazine dedicated to research on the Sustainable Development Goals, opened its pages to la Collective. Read this article about the project on the Addictlab website!
06.03.2024Feminist news
For over a century, March 8th has held significant meaning for feminists worldwide. Where does the idea of a specific date for gender equality come from? And what is its significance in Switzerland today? As March 8th draws near, you might notice flashy ads promising discounts on everything from perfumes...
21.12.2023La Collective in the media
Radio Vostok Ahead of the "Corps en Substance" exhibition debut, Radio Vostok hosted multidisciplinary artist Anaïs Virg and Camille Bajeux, a project manager at La Collective, to introduce the exhibition's concept along with the accompanying workshops and performances. The showcased artworks delve into themes such as beauty standards, fatphobia, and...
19.12.2023Feminist news
In December 2023, Geneva's Council of State gave the go-ahead for nine streets to be renamed in honour of influential women in the city's history. This is the third wave of feminisation efforts in Geneva. La Collective welcomes this decision with enthusiasm, especially as it affects the rue de l'Ecole-de-Chimie,...
25.11.2023Feminist news
To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence and the commencement of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign on November 25th, 2023, RTS aired the harrowing testimony of a woman who endured both physical and psychological abuse from her partner. She detailed the insidious...
24.11.2023La Collective in the media
20 minutes During November 2023, La Collective collaborated with Les Créatives festival to organize a feminist escape game. Created by the Filigrane library and the F-information association, this interactive game enabled over 260 participants to discover key conceps about gender equality, with the ultimate goal of fleeing the oppressive regime...
06.11.2023Feminist news
At the beginning of November, La Collective hosted a press conference to launch the "Pour en finir avec les violences sexistes et sexuelles" campaign. With the participation of Geneva's feminist groups and elected officials from the city and state of Geneva, the campaign launch garnered significant media attention. This widespread...
26.01.2023La Collective in the media
Last January, the launch of the La Collective project was officially announced to the public. La Collective was conceived more than 10 years ago by the association F-information, and the project was formalised in mid-2021 under the aegis of Réseau femmes*. A private foundation in Geneva acquired the building in...
