On December 11th, Jon Kabat-Zinn will speak at the University of Geneva to close the international summit United and Present, held December 9–11 under the auspices of the United Nations.

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After two days at the Palais des Nations exploring the links between well-being, diplomacy, and human rights, this public conference will focus on:

🧭 “Mindfulness in a Changing World”

👉 The event is sold out, but free livestream access will be available HERE

Note: The link leads to a French UNIGE page, but the event will be in English.

This event is coordinated by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, with Geneva University Hospitals and the University of Geneva – Faculty of Medicine, and supported by several partners including Nouveau Monde.

📺 I’ll be watching online!

About MBSR:Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), has spent over 40 years bringing evidence-based mindfulness into healthcare. His work has transformed how professionals understand stress, suffering, and emotional regulation. Today, hospitals, universities, schools, and organizations worldwide use mindfulness to support resilience and well-being.

At this conference, he’ll reflect on what it means to stay present amid complexity and how mindfulness can help manage emotional and professional overload. UNIGE and HUG are currently studying the benefits of mindfulness for students, caregivers, and patients.

Moderation:

Guido Bondolfi, Emeritus Professor, University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine Mara Arizaga, Head OHCHR Well-being Unit, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

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