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Exhibitions Permanent exhibition

Defending human dignity

Human dignity implies respect for the life and integrity of individuals. Long protected by texts from all cultures, respect for human dignity calls for constant vigilance: new challenges are continually arising.

Architect : Gringo Cardia

George Segal, Henry Dunant writing, 1988

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Dignity trampled underfoot

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The 1864 Geneva Convention

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Protection

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Prisoners’ items

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Model showing various humanitarian activities, 2003

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Bar of soap, Myanmar, 1999

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Chamber of witnesses

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The Colours of Dignity - In partnership with EPFL + ECAL Lab

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