Friday

Discussing and deciding on general values and principles for a society isn't always fun and games. During today's workshop, Angelique and her assistants from Amnesty International came and gave us insight about human rights, their fundamental importance and the difficulties within a society. Thanks to their help, we were informed of the United Nations' text, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was written in 1948, in response of the atrocities of the Second World War. Overall, Amnesty International's presentation allowed us to fully understand the importance of this organization, which is protecting human rights throughout the world. After Angelique and her assistants left, some of us went out for lunch and to the Migros, while others rested in the hostel before the festivities at the Congress.

A quarter to five, we left the hostel, dressed for the occasion and took the tram to the event. At 5,30, we took part to the opening of the congress where the OSA president Jacques-Simon Eggly was the first speaker. After listening to many interesting, inspiring Swiss leaders such as the president of Swiss Travel System, the president of the International Club of Diplomacy of Geneva , we headed to the aperitif, where we took pictures, meet other Swiss abroad, and enjoyed the music, drinks, and hors d'oeuvre. Soon after, we all headed to a room, where we practiced our debates and discussed the questions that we would ask Doris Leuthard when we meet after the debate.

After a productive session, we all went to an Asian restaurant, where we reflected and discussed about the night's events. Since one of our friends' birthday (Guido)was approaching, we went for drinks, before heading back to the hostel, in order to work on our presentation. There, we made sure that everything was ready for the big day!