🎉 Welcome Back Apéro - Fall Semester 🎉

Join the Student Language Initiative for our festive Welcome Back Apéro to kick off the fall semester! This event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new language enthusiasts, and celebrate the start of the academic year in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Enjoy delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, and engaging conversations while sharing your summer adventures and language learning goals. Whether you're a seasoned language learner or just starting your journey, this apéro promises to be a fun and welcoming experience  for  all.

The 2nd edition of the GPSC’s Reading Circle is here📚!

Join the Gender, Peace and Security Council (GPSC) along with the Environment Committee (EC) for an insightful informal discussion on "Dear Matafele Peinam" by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner which focuses on the ongoing climate crisis and the need for collective action. We hope to discuss the use of oceanic metaphors, intergenerational responsibility, and acts of resistance amongst other themes. We only have slots for 15 people so please inform us in case you won't be attending.

Please bring your phone and laptop so we can share the material with you! Light refreshments will be provided.

We are excited to invite you to our next Speed Networking Career Fair!

🌟 Join us for an engaging event designed to connect students passionate about peacebuilding with seasoned professionals across diverse fields. This event goes beyond traditional conflict resolution, exploring how peacebuilding can integrate into different areas like finance, trade, cybersecurity, law, humanitarian work, and more.

Here's what to expect:

Introduction

We'll start with a brief overview, outlining the purpose and format of the event.

Panel Discussion

Esteemed guest speakers will provide insights into peacebuilding pathways in Geneva, addressing 1-2 core questions to enrich understanding of the field.

Speed Networking

The main event! During this 1-hour to 1-hour-15-minute session, students will connect with professionals in fifteen-minute blocks, engaging in dynamic exchanges that spark potential collaborations and deeper understanding of the peacebuilding sector.

Conclusion and Apéro

After a wrap-up summarising the event’s key takeaways, join us for an informal Apéro. This relaxed setting is perfect for continued networking over wine, snacks, and refreshments.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your network, gain insights, and explore diverse pathways in peacebuilding. We look forward to welcoming you!

SCOOP is Back! 📣

Scoop is a non-profit movement that aims at raising awareness about the importance of local food production and consumption.

This Thursday, the EC is going to have a mini market set up at MDP selling locally sourced snacks and more!

Join us for an inspiring film screening intersecting with women’s rights, migration, and sports! ♀️🌊

We’re screening The Swimmers

※ The screening will be with English subtitles

🎬💜 The Swimmers is a movie about two Syrian sisters who flee their war-torn home in Damascus, swim for hours in choppy Mediterranean seas to reach Greece as asylum seekers before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games.

Seminar on the possible applications of Nuclear Power in the fight against climate change, presented by Luca Romano “l’Avvocato dell’Atomo”, who will give students invaluable insight on the true nature of Nuclear energy and its applications in the creation of a cleaner, less polluted world.

Interested in a career working on LGBTQ+ issues at the international level?

Join this career presentation by ILGA, an organisation working on these issues that is headquartered right here in Geneva.

The Peacebuilding Initiative is excited to announce the second session of the Inspiring Next Generation of Peacemakers Series: "Building Bridges: How can Trade and Innovation foster Sustainable Peace?" hosted at the Fab.

In this dynamic discussion, we are honored to welcome two esteemed leaders—Sean Doherty, Head of International Trade & Investment at the World Economic Forum, and Kérshia Cavele, Project Coordinator of the Trade for Peace (T4P) Programme, World Trade Organisation. They will share their insights on how trade and innovation can play pivotal roles in advancing sustainable peace.

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, explore innovative solutions and contribute to building a more peaceful and equitable world. Whether you're a student, professional, or changemaker, join us for this impactful conversation.

Let’s work together to challenge conventional thinking and foster collaborative action across sectors!

This event is proudly organised in collaboration with the Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance, the Fab, and the Centre for Trade and Economic Integration at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

The Junior Diplomat Initiative is excited to announce its event on the intersection of private and institutional peace mediation! 🌟

Join us at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue for an interesting discussion! 🤝

As nations face challenges from non-state actors like terrorist or rebel groups, negotiations remain essential for conflict prevention and resolution. In situations where states are restricted in communication due to the pariah status of certain actors or geopolitical polarization, private diplomacy institutes like the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) can step in as impartial mediators focused solely on conflict resolution. Let’s discuss the intersection of private and institutional peace mediation!