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The Events section highlights academic, institutional, and community events organised or hosted by the Geneva School of Diplomacy.

Events reflect the School’s academic focus and engagement with international relations, diplomacy, and global affairs, and may take place on campus, online, or in collaboration with external partners.

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Events featured in this section may include:

Academic lectures and seminars
Conferences, roundtables, and panel discussions
Guest speaker sessions and masterclasses
Institutional and community events

This section includes information on both upcoming and past events.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, Sep. 17 3:00 PM

In Person

Democracy – Its Purpose and Challenges

Dr. Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (2014-2026), Advisory Council Member, Geneva School of Diplomacy

Dr. Martin Chungong opens the Fall Semester 2026 Emerging Issues and Persistent Challenges seminar series with a session on democracy, its purpose, and its contemporary challenges.

Thu, Sep. 24 3:00 PM

In Person

Africa in the Global Trading System: Challenges and Opportunities

H.E. Ambassador Kadra Ahmed Hassan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Djibouti to Switzerland; Permanent Representative of Djibouti to the United Nations Office, the World Trade Organization, and other international organizations in Geneva

H.E. Ambassador Kadra Ahmed Hassan will discuss Africa’s role in the global trading system, focusing on current challenges, opportunities, and Africa’s evolving participation in global economic governance.

Past Events

Wed, Apr. 29 2:00 PM

In Person

Small Islands – Priorities, Challenges and Opportunities

Usha Dwarka-Canabady, Former Ambassador of Mauritius; Former Secretary for Foreign Affairs

The Geneva School of Diplomacy welcomed Usha Dwarka-Canabady for a discussion on the geopolitical, environmental, and diplomatic realities facing Small Island Developing States in an increasingly complex international landscape.

Wed, Apr. 22 2:00 PM

In Person

Book Discussion: Killing Democracy: Western Imperialism’s Legacy of Regime Change and Media Manipulation

Finian Cunningham, Author and Award-Winning Journalist

The Geneva School of Diplomacy welcomed award-winning journalist and author Finian Cunningham for a book discussion exploring democracy, interventionism, media narratives, and geopolitical power in contemporary international affairs.

Wed, Apr. 15 2:00 PM

In Person

The Strategic Benefits of Swiss Neutrality in Today’s International System

Tobias Privitelli, Director, Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) | Jean-Daniel Ruch, Former Swiss Ambassador to Turkey, Israel, and Serbia | Claude Béglé, Swiss Business Executive and Public Affairs Leader | Nicholas C. Niggli, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Oⁿ Venture Studio | Nicolas Ramseier, President, Geneva Center for Neutrality

In partnership with the Geneva Center for Neutrality, the Geneva School of Diplomacy hosted a high-level panel discussion exploring the strategic relevance of Swiss neutrality in today’s evolving international system.

Wed, Mar. 25 2:00 PM

In Person

The Intersection of Philanthropy, Partnership Building, Geopolitics, and Gender

Atalanti Moquette, Founder, Giving Women; Advisory Council Member, Geneva School of Diplomacy

The Geneva School of Diplomacy welcomed Atalanti Moquette for a discussion on the intersection of philanthropy, strategic partnerships, geopolitics, and gender in shaping international cooperation and humanitarian action.

Wed, Mar. 18 2:00 PM

In Person

Attorney General of Geneva – The Role, Opportunities, and Future Challenges

Pierre Bayenet, Avocat; Procureur au Ministère public de Genève

The Geneva School of Diplomacy welcomed Pierre Bayenet for a discussion on the evolving role of Geneva’s prosecutorial system, examining the responsibilities, opportunities, and future challenges facing public justice institutions.

Wed, Mar. 11 2:00 PM

In Person

Moving from Emergency Humanitarian Assistance to Sustainable Responses

Raouf Mazou, Assistant High Commissioner for Operations

The Geneva School of Diplomacy welcomed Raouf Mazou, Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCR, for a discussion on the urgent challenge of moving from emergency humanitarian intervention toward sustainable long-term responses for displaced populations.

Wed, Feb. 25 2:00 PM

In Person

The Quiet Power of Switzerland, Sports Diplomacy and Football

Dominique Blanc, Former President, Swiss Football Association; Member, FIFA Human Rights Committee | Olivier Jarosz, Faculty Member, Geneva School of Diplomacy | Akshith Karney, Geneva School of Diplomacy Alumnus and Athlete

The Geneva School of Diplomacy hosted a panel discussion exploring Switzerland’s unique role at the intersection of international sport, diplomacy, governance, and global influence through the lens of football and sports diplomacy.

Wed, Feb. 11 2:00 PM

In Person

Refugees in a Turbulent World: Challenges and Debates in Global Refugee Protection

Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection

The Geneva School of Diplomacy welcomed Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UNHCR, for a high-level discussion on the global refugee landscape and the urgent protection challenges facing displaced populations worldwide.