Two-thirds of Geneva’s population are of migrant origin. This reality shapes Geneva’s identity. Yet every day, on their way to work or school, thousands of people risk arrest, imprisonment and eventual expulsion from the country because of their residency status.
People of different origins, nationalities and backgrounds, living in precarious conditions and forced anonymity. In the fifth richest city in the world, housing, decent work, healthcare, education and access to justice are not guaranteed. For many, these fundamental rights remain inaccessible privileges.
Begun in 2019 as part of the Geneva Photographic Survey, the Délits de séjours project seeks to give a voice and visibility to those known as “undocumented” and forced by law to live in obscurity, as well as to those who share their lives.
If you’d like to share your story and take part in the project, or if you have any information or links that might be useful for the site, please write to info@delitsdesejours.ch.
AT THIS TIME
Mobilities. Geneva photographic surveys
Center de la Photographie Genève
31.10.2025 – 31.01.2026
PAST EXHIBITIONS
Cabane B
From 28.04.2022 -14.05.2022
Biel Photographic Days
From 6.05.2022 – 29.05.2022
Exhibition on display in Geneva during Human Rights Week.
From 11.30.2012 – 12.12.2021
Article in Le Temps
NO’PHOTO
Screening at Fonction Cinema – Maison des arts du Grutli
09.25.2021 – 09.26.2021
