Organized under the theme Building Bridges, the event aims to encourage and promote breaking out of silos and working together to generate common understandings and solutions in today’s times where uncertainty has become the new norm. Through personal stories, speakers will share tangible experiences and ideas to inspire people and spark a discussion on how each and every one of us can play a role in reaching out and building bridges.
The following speakers will deliver dynamic and inspiring eight-minute talks on how they are working to promote more peaceful societies, both in Geneva and abroad:
Read the complete biographies of the speakers here.
The event will be co-hosted by Achim Wennmann, Executive Coordinator of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform and Viviane Brunne, Political Affairs Officer at UNOG.
Register to attend the event by 19 September here.
If you are not in Geneva, sign up to watch the live webcast here.
About the Geneva Peace Talks
Launched in 2013, the Geneva Peace Talks is an annual, public event organized on the occasion of the International Day of Peace in partnership between the United Nations Office at Geneva, Interpeace and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform.
This year’s edition is held in partnership with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces and the Global Shapers Community Geneva. The event is made possible with the generous support of the Swiss Confederation, the Republic and State of Geneva, the City of Geneva, and Mirabaud Bank.