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Helen James

Photo Editor, Illustrator

As a member of our Multimedia team, my work focuses on everything to do with imagery - Photo editing, photo selection, editorial illustrations and social media. I studied graphic design in Zurich and London, 1997-2002. Since then I've worked as a graphic designer, art director, photo editor and illustrator.

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Culture

August 1: how Switzerland celebrates its birthday

This content was published on On August 1 each year, the country celebrates itself with bonfires, barbecues, speeches, and – the not always welcome – fireworks displays.

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Swiss Films advent calendar

This content was published on In the run-up to Christmas, we’re presenting one film every day from our Swiss Films selection.

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International Geneva

Is Geneva still the capital of peace?

This content was published on As multilateral diplomacy and Swiss neutrality come under pressure, Geneva’s reputation as a place of peace is also at risk.

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Democracy

How America shaped Geneva’s international role

This content was published on Thanks to Woodrow Wilson, the League of Nations came to Geneva. But even after the American Civil War the city was already the scene of a milestone in international law.

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Foreign Affairs

When Switzerland opened its doors to Ukraine

This content was published on The relief, uncertainty, determination and hope of some of those who suddenly found themselves with almost nothing in a foreign country.

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International Geneva

How China is rewriting human rights norms

This content was published on Beijing wants to promote a vision of human rights that suits authoritarian regimes. The struggle is taking place at the UN in Geneva.

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