Month: November 2020

The impact that domestic violence has on the children who witness it is being highlighted in the latest campaign by Monaco’s women’s rights committee.

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women has been chosen as the date to roll out the new campaign by the Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights to raise awareness and remind everyone that violence is not something that needs to be endured.

The committee presented its new campaign at the Théâtre des Muses on Friday ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which will take place on 25^th November.

The campaign, entitled Violence has no place in our lives, focuses on domestic violence and is intended not only for victims, but for those who witness it as well.

“Too often, the issue of domestic violence is seen only through the direct victim. However, we must not neglect direct witnesses such as children who can experience deep emotional and psychological disorders by unwittingly witnessing this violence within the home,” explained Interministerial Delegate for Women’s Rights Céline Cottalorda.

A film has been shot especially for the campaign and will be debuted on Wednesday 25^th November on both the Committee’s website as well as on Monaco Info. It features a child and shows that violence doesn’t always have just one victim, and that the scars left behind are not necessarily visible.

There will also be a free conference, moderated by Secretary of State for Justice Robert Gelli, on Thursday 26^th at the Technical and Hotel School of Monaco at 6pm entitled ‘Justice in the face of the challenges of domestic violence’. Currently, this is a reservation-only event and will be held so long as the health situation permits.

Additionally, partners of the committee will be holding various events around the day including the Monaco Media Library’s screening and debate on Tuesday 24^th November at 5:30pm of the film L’emprise and the Zonta Club’s screening of Papicha on Friday 20^th November at 6:30pm at the Théâtre des Variétés.

Women World Leaders Monaco are launching a poster campaign that will feature on the Principality’s buses, while She Can He Can along with Fight AIDS Monaco are teaming up for a no-violence operation on social media inviting men to take action against violence.

According to Céline Cottalorda, the aim is to get the word out as much as possible make as big an impact as possible on this day. She made special thanks the Théâtre des Muses and its director Anthéa Sogno who was present for the unveiling alongside the actors of the film, notably the young boy, Adrien Franceschi, who is the central character of the campaign.

For more information or to reserve spaces at the events, visit the Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights’ website at www.dfm.mc

Photo: The actors of the film surrounding Céline Cottalord and Anthea Sogno © Communication Department of the Government / Michael Alesi
 
 

Luxe Pack, the annual luxury goods packaging exhibit that has taken place in Monaco for 34 years, is launching a new digital platform for visitors and exhibitors this year.
The new concept, titled ‘My Luxe Pack’, will be rolled out officially on 30^th November at the start of what would have been the first day of the Luxe Pack trade show at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
The digital format allows more reach for those looking to buy and those selling as people from around the world can peruse the selection of goods with the click of a mouse.
As always, suppliers will be offering luxury brand packaging aimed at boosting clients’ business development in three ways: inspiration, innovation and interaction. Links will offer access not only to Monaco’s exhibitors, but also to those in New York, Los Angeles and Shanghai, giving businesses a vast amount of choice and opportunity to get inspired.
Premium packaging manufacturers from all over the globe will come together to present their most creative innovations forming an essential sourcing experience for brands looking to disrupt the market in terms of design, sustainability or through digital innovation.
The online show will run from 30^th November to 2^nd December and will feature talks by branding experts in the form of digital keynote addresses and round table discussions, all in English. This year’s focus will concentrate on packaging trends, particularly sustainable packaging, as more brands and consumers find this an important aspect.
“Through My Luxe Pack, our team will be continuing its business facilitator role by supporting suppliers and brands in a model that is complementary to that of physical trade shows,” said Fabienne Germond, Director of Luxe Pack. “Our desire is initially to maintain the link between our exhibitors and the entire Luxe Pack brand community in an extremely complex time for them to support them in their recovery and then to combine the face-to-face and digital experiences for the benefit of all our customers.”
The trade fair will also be hosting the Green Awards, whereby a jury of professionals from major luxury brands who are committed to sustainable development will select nominees and winners based on applications sent by suppliers. Also on the jury will be Olivier Wenden, Vice President and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The new platform means that visitors will, for the first time, also be given a voice. They are encouraged to vote for their own favourite eco-designed innovation and the one with the most votes will receive a People’s Choice Award. Winners will be announced live on the site on 2^nd December at 4pm.
Inscriptions to My Luxe Pack are free.
 
 

Prince Albert has officially kickstarted No Finish Line 2020, with nearly 5,300 participants and 140 teams walking and running to benefit sick or disadvantaged children in the area.

No Finish Line, now in its 21^st year, has been a popular staple of the charity events circuit since its inception. The general idea has remained intact – to benefit Children and Future, an organisation that helps ill and underprivileged children – though this year there have been a few tweaks due to the ongoing health situation.

As a result of lockdowns and strict health measures, it was transformed into a full-blown virtual “race”, and its reach has crossed borders and turned every street into a part of the course.

Prince Albert made the symbolic kick-off for the 5,270 registered walkers and runners on Sunday 15^thNovember at 3pm in front of the Big Top in Fontvieille. He was joined by a selection of government ministers as well as Children and Future President Ariane Favaloro and No Finish Line’s founder Philippe Verdier, and several volunteers.

As opposed to running or walking the traditional circuit around Monaco, this year’s participants are all using the Zapsports app that will record the kilometres they rack up until the race ends on 22^nd November at 3pm. It means that runners can be participating literally anywhere in the world.

For every kilometre travelled, Children and Future will donate one euro to support local projects for children in need. The charity is hoping to reach an astounding goal of 400,000 kilometre this year.

AS Monaco Basketball’s Will Yeguete is the 2020 celebrity sponsor, and both Olivier Giroud, striker for the French national team, and ex-Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg have posted short videos of support on social media.

Running concurrently and in conjunction with the race is a toy drive that will ensure the children affected by Storm Alex will have a happy Christmas. New toys will be accepted at the Fontvieille Big Top from now until Saturday 21^st November. Additionally, Children and Future has earmarked a certain amount of donation money for projects to help the children of the stricken region.

Finally, to add to the fun, children’s entertainment is planned for Wednesday 18^th November from 2pm to 5pm at the Big Top.

Photo © Screenshot of No Finish Line video