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Dianova International We are a Swiss NGO driving social progress in 17 countries & 4 continents.

We empower people through education, health, and social integration, believing that with the right support, everyone can achieve self-reliance & success. The Organisation Internationale Dianova (also known as Dianova International) is a
Swiss NGO committed to social progress and supporting the development of programmes and projects aimed at improving people’s lives in 17 countries and 4 continents. The organization is also dedicated to defending their rights to health, equality and social integration through interventions in international organizations and forums.

Where a woman lives should not determine the opportunities she has. Yet geography still matters.For many rural women, di...
15/10/2026

Where a woman lives should not determine the opportunities she has. Yet geography still matters.

For many rural women, distance is more than kilometres: it can mean fewer services, fewer connections and fewer choices.
Their contribution to families, communities and local economies is immense — but too often less visible.

This 15 October, let’s make rural women part of the conversation about equality.

👉 Think of a rural woman who has shaped your community. Share her story — visibility starts with recognition.

Explore Dianova’s perspective https://www.dianova.org/publications/the-gender-gap-has-a-geography-rural-women-in-high-income-countries/


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A label can take seconds to give someone. Its consequences can last a lifetime.A woman living with HIV. A woman affected...
13/10/2026

A label can take seconds to give someone. Its consequences can last a lifetime.

A woman living with HIV. A woman affected by FGM. A woman navigating drug use and the justice system.
Different lives — yet connected by stigma, judgement and the struggle to be treated with dignity.

On 28 October, BEYOND LABELS brings these experiences into one human conversation.
📅 15:00–16:00 CET | Online

👉 Save the date — and invite someone who believes dignity should never depend on a label. https://www.dianova.org/events/archive/dianova-webinar-beyond-labels-how-stigma-undermines-health-dignity-and-rights/


Explore the ideas, voices and solutions shaping healthier, more inclusive societies.
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Sometimes the most important question is also the simplest: “How are you, really?”Behind mental health is always a perso...
10/10/2026

Sometimes the most important question is also the simplest: “How are you, really?”

Behind mental health is always a person. A family. A story we may know nothing about.

Listening without judging can be the first step towards dignity, support and connection.

And sometimes what someone needs most is simply to know they do not have to pretend.

💬 This 10 October, ask someone how they really are — and stay long enough to hear the answer.


Explore the ideas, voices and solutions shaping healthier, more inclusive societies.
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A label can take seconds to give. Its consequences can last a lifetime.Across generations and countries, women, families...
08/10/2026

A label can take seconds to give. Its consequences can last a lifetime.

Across generations and countries, women, families and communities still experience stigma around mental health, HIV, gender and identity.

Change can begin close to home: listen without judging, question stereotypes and make space for someone whose experience is rarely heard.

On 28 October, four women bring three international perspectives to one deeply human conversation.

👉 Explore the article https://www.dianova.org/news/dianova-webinar-beyond-labels-how-sigma-undermines-health-dignity-and-human-rights/

👉 Join us — and share this with someone who believes dignity should never depend on a label.

Proyecto Hombre_ Lastmile4D World Council of Churches

Imagine decisions about your health and your life being made by people who never asked what you needed.Being heard matte...
06/10/2026

Imagine decisions about your health and your life being made by people who never asked what you needed.

Being heard matters. But being heard after the decision has effectively been made is not meaningful participation.

People with lived experience bring knowledge that statistics and reports alone cannot provide.

Their voices deserve more than a symbolic seat at the table — they deserve the opportunity to influence what happens there.

What would meaningful participation look like to you?
👉 Explore the article and join the conversation https://www.dianova.org/publications/meaningful-participation-drug-health-policy/


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Have you ever thought about how many conversations wouldn‘t happen without translators and interpreters?A little-known f...
30/09/2026

Have you ever thought about how many conversations wouldn‘t happen without translators and interpreters?

A little-known fact: International Translation Day is celebrated on 30 September in honour of Saint Jerome, whose work helped make knowledge accessible to millions.

At Dianova International, interpreters and translators, like Nicole and Patrick, make it possible for people from different countries, cultures and languages to work together for healthier, fairer and more inclusive societies.
They don‘t just translate languages.
They connect people.

Today, let‘s celebrate the professionals who help the world understand itself a little better.

International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters
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How can we make good decisions if we don‘t have the right information?Every day, we rely on information to make choices ...
28/09/2026

How can we make good decisions if we don‘t have the right information?

Every day, we rely on information to make choices about our health, our children‘s education, our finances and our future.

But access to trustworthy information isn‘t something we should take for granted. It is a fundamental human right that helps protect families, strengthens communities and allows people to participate fully in society.

When information is clear, accessible and transparent, everyone benefits.

A fairer society starts when everyone has the same opportunity to understand, question and participate.

Where do you think access to reliable information matters most in everyday life? We‘d love to hear your thoughts.

🔗 https://www.dianova.org/news/the-right-to-know-building-fairer-societies-through-universal-access-to-information/

UNESCO
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Every child deserves a father who is given the chance to rebuild his life.Behind every father living with drug dependenc...
24/09/2026

Every child deserves a father who is given the chance to rebuild his life.

Behind every father living with drug dependence is a person with hopes, fears, regrets and the desire to be present for the people they love.

Inspired by the Council of Europe Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe report Fathers, developed by Corina Giacomello, this article reminds us that recovery doesn't happen in isolation. It grows when families receive support, when communities replace judgement with understanding, and when society believes that change is possible.

Supporting fathers doesn't only transform one life. It can transform an entire family.
No one should be defined forever by their most difficult chapter.

Do you believe society does enough to support parents on their recovery journey? We'd love to read your thoughts.

🔗 https://www.dianova.org/publications/in-their-own-words-fathers-drug-dependence-and-the-will-to-change/

Behind every label is a person. Behind every person is a story.In Bangladesh, Jalal Chowdhury has witnessed how stigma c...
24/09/2026

Behind every label is a person. Behind every person is a story.

In Bangladesh, Jalal Chowdhury has witnessed how stigma can become a bigger barrier than drug dependence itself. When people fear judgement, they are less likely to seek support, healthcare or hope.

His interview reminds us of something simple, yet powerful:
People recover better when they are treated with dignity—not discrimination.

Changing the conversation is the first step towards changing lives.

Do you believe compassion is a stronger response than punishment? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

🔗 https://www.dianova.org/entrevistas/beyond-stigma-rethinking-drug-policy-in-bangladesh/

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Sometimes the most important question isn‘t “How are you?“ It‘s “How are you... really?“Many people who struggle don‘t l...
10/09/2026

Sometimes the most important question isn‘t “How are you?“ It‘s “How are you... really?“

Many people who struggle don‘t look like they‘re struggling.

A smile can hide exhaustion. Silence can hide pain. That‘s why listening without judgement, checking in without waiting for a reason, and reminding someone they matter can make more difference than we realise.

Changing the narrative on su***de begins with ordinary conversations, everyday kindness and communities where no one feels invisible.

Who will you check in on today? Tag someone who deserves to know they‘re not alone.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or thinking about su***de, please contact your local emergency services or a trusted crisis service as soon as possible. You don‘t have to face it alone.

***dePreventionDay International Association for Su***de Prevention
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John Knox Centre, Chemin De Crêts-de-Pregny, 27
Castelldefels
1218

Horario de apertura

Lunes 09:00 - 18:00
Martes 09:00 - 18:00
Miércoles 09:00 - 18:00
Jueves 09:00 - 18:00
Viernes 08:00 - 15:00

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