Programme

 

 

Consult the daily programme below or download our programme brochure. 

GPW23

Programme

  • Day 01 30 Oct 2023
  • Day 02 31 Oct 2023
  • Day 03 01 Nov 2023
  • Day 04 02 Nov 2023
  • Day 05 03 Nov 2023
all
day
Art Exhibition

Media in the Midst of Polycrises : Adapting to Unprecedented Challenges

Fondation Hirondelle
Hall Pétale 2
#Mediadev #Polycrisis #Dialogue #Empowering
16:30
18:30
Special Event

Opening Ceremony

Building Trust, Building Peace: An Agenda for the Future

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
Auditorium Ivan Pictet (pétale 1) and Online
#Opening Ceremony #GPW23 #10years #Peace #Trust
18:30
20:00
Food & Beverage

Cocktail

Opening Cocktail Reception

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform and Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Republic and Canton of Geneva, City of Geneva
Cafétéra Maison de la Paix (pétale 2)
all
day
Art Exhibition

United Nations Peace Missions

Centre on Conflict, Development & Peacebuilding
GCSP- 4th floor (pétale 4)
#Peacemissions; #UN #Switzerland
all
day
Art Exhibition

The Art of Equality: a journey to justice

The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
#Socialjustice #Genderjustice #Climatejustice #Economicjustice
all
day
Art Exhibition

Media in the Midst of Polycrises : Adapting to Unprecedented Challenges

Fondation Hirondelle
Hall Pétale 2
#Mediadev #Polycrisis #Dialogue #Empowering
08:15
09:00
Food & Beverage

Networking Breakfast

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
09:00
10:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Harnessing technologies to build a better future

Building Resilience to Mis- and Disinformation: Evidence and Challenges for Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, Interpeace, BBC Media Action, Fondation Hirondelle
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#Misinformation #Disinformation #Peacebuilding #Journalism #MediaDev #Pressfreedom #Informationdisorder
09:00
10:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Engaging Armed Groups on Environmental Protection and Climate Change

Centre on Armed Groups, ODI_Global Risks & Resilience, Fight for Humanity
GCSP- Conference Room 4th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#Armedgroups, #Environmentalprotection, #Climatechange, #Armedconflict #Peacebuilding
09:00
10:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

My voice, our Peace! Connecting women peace leaders from Afghanistan and Ukraine

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Center for Dialogue and Progress – Geneva
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#Peacebuilding #GenderEquality
10:30
11:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
11:00
12:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Devil in the details: The evolving responsibilities of energy companies in conflict-affected areas

United Nations Development Programme, Heartland Initiative
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#bizhumanrights, #responsibleinvestment, #peacebuilding, #network, #knowledgehub, #internationalgeneva, #conflict, #humanrightsduediligence, #greenwashing, #conflictminerals, #heightenedHRDD, #ESG, #investment, #CSDDD, #UNDP, #UNGPs, #justtransition
11:00
12:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

How to measure peace: The everyday blueprint

Everyday Peace Indicators, The Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#Everyday Peace #EPI Methodology #Community Insights #Conflict Resolution #Peace Measurement
11:00
12:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Water as a tool for peace: bridges between the human right to water and the prevention of conflicts

Geneva Water Hub, UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, Secretariat of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention)
GCSP- Conference Room 4th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#WaterandPeace #HumanrighttoWaterandSanitation #TransboundaryCooperation #WaterConvention
13:00
14:30
High-level Panel

New Avenues for Sustaining Peace in a changing climate

Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
Auditorium Ivan Pictet A1B (pétale 1) and Online
#Peaceprevention #climate change #conflict resolution
13:30
14:30
Art Exhibition

Online Event

Online Exhibitions

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
Online
#Exhibitions #Inspiration #Techniques #Narratives #Creators #Connect
14:30
15:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
15:00
16:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

How can early warning systems in Africa address inequalities and build trust with human rights at the center – a peer-to-peer exchange

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, African Union, World Bank Group
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#Humanrights, #StandUp4HumanRights, #HumanRights2PreventConflict, #Earlywarning, #EarlyWarning2EarlyAction
15:00
16:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Harnessing technologies to build a better future

Accountability and oversight in state responses to cybersecurity incidents: preparing for the future

DCAF – The Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Permanent Mission of the Netherlands to the United Nations
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#SecurityGoverance #CyberSecurity#Digitalization #Accountability #Oversight
15:00
16:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

The War and Peace Report 2023: Armed conflict and peace processes in 2023

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
GCSP- Conference Room 4th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#ArmedConflicts #Peaceprocess #War #Peace #Ukraine
16:30
17:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
17:00
18:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

Peacebuilding and private finance actors: investing in partnerships that create peace

Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations in Geneva, Finance for Peace initiative, Interpeace
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#PeaceFinance #FinanceforPeace #PrivateSector #Blendedfinance #Localisation
17:00
18:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance

Addressing contemporary challenges of private military and security companies and mercenaries in fragile contexts: the role of Geneva-based actors

University of Copenhagen
GCSP- Conference Room 4th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#GPW2023 #pmsc #mercenaries #privatesecurity #MontreuxDocument
18:30
19:30
Special Event

Online Event

Art for Peace: Reflect & Connect

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®)
Online
#Online #Art #Peace #Networking
all
day
Art Exhibition

United Nations Peace Missions

Centre on Conflict, Development & Peacebuilding
GCSP- 4th floor (pétale 4)
#Peacemissions; #UN #Switzerland
all
day
Art Exhibition

The Art of Equality: a journey to justice

The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
#Socialjustice #Genderjustice #Climatejustice #Economicjustice
all
day
Art Exhibition

Media in the Midst of Polycrises : Adapting to Unprecedented Challenges

Fondation Hirondelle
Hall Pétale 2
#Mediadev #Polycrisis #Dialogue #Empowering
08:15
09:00
Food & Beverage

Networking Breakfast

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
09:00
10:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Critical Connections: Tracing the links between climate, conflict, and fragility

Mercy Corps, Adelphi, CDA Collaborative, United Nations Development Programme
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5)
#Climate #Peaceandsecurity #Climate-conflict #Nexus #Climatefragility #Climatechange
09:00
10:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

The New Agenda for Peace - Reflecting on the Future of Peace and Security Engagements

Geneva Centre for Security Policy
GCSP- Conference Room 4th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#NewAgendaforPeace #PeaceOperations #Security #Future
09:00
10:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

Show me the meaning of... meaningful participation

Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), Small Arms Survey, DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#WPS #genderequality #WomenEmpowerment #SocialJustice #InclusiveDevelopment
10:30
11:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
11:00
12:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Complexities of local peace: climate change, forced displacement and decent work

Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, HDP Nexus Coalition, International Labour Organization, Interpeace, UN Refugee Agency
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#ForcedDisplacement #DecentWork #FoodSecurity #AgricultureAndPeace, #HDPNexus #ClimateCrisis
11:00
12:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Harnessing technologies to build a better future

L’information au Sahel : un enjeu de paix ?

Fondation Hirondelle, Département fédéral des affaires étrangères
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#Sahel, #desinformation, #media, #peacebuilding, #factchecking
13:00
14:30
High-level Panel

Building Trust, Building Peace: Actionable Priorities for the Summit- A Conversation about the Future

Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
Auditorium Ivan Pictet A1B (pétale 1) and Online
#Summitofthefuture #Action #Priorites #Trust #Peace
13:30
14:30
Special Event

Online Event

Art for Peace: Reflect & Connect

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®)
Online
#Online #Art #Peace #Networking
14:30
15:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
15:00
16:30
Special Event

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

Empowering Youth to Build Peace: Co-Generating Action Research in Post-Conflict Iraq

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, Peacebuilding Initiative_Geneva Graduate Institute, The Swiss FDFA, United Nations Children’s Fund, 100cameras, International Organization for Migration, Bridge, War Child UK, Progress in Peace
GCSP- 5th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#Post-Conflict #Youth #Peace #Research
15:00
17:45
Special Event

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Action Library: Peace practice around the world

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, TrustWorks Global, European Institute of Peace, International Trade Centre, Principles for Peace Foundation, DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, Adelphi, Groupe Securite Climatique Haiti, Ministere de l’environnement de Haiti, United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Environment Programme
GCSP- 4th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#ActionLibrary #CaseStudies #Interdisciplinarity #GlobaltoLocal
15:00
16:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

Entre traditions et lois: la production d’armes à feu artisanales en Afrique de l’Ouest

Small Arms Survey, Représentation permanente de la France auprès de la Conférence du désarmement à Genève
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#CraftProduction #WestAfrica #ArtisinalFirearms #BestPractices #ArmsProliferation
16:30
17:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
17:00
18:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

A Rights-Based Approach to Conflict Prevention

United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#peacebuilding #human rights #Pathways for Peace #prevention #HR@75
17:00
19:00
Special Event

MOVIE SCREENING

When the waters flow as one: A women and peace story

UN Women, UN Women Colombia, Swedish Embassy in Colombia, Truth Commission in Colombia
Auditorium Ivan Pictet A1B (pétale 1)
#Documentary #Premiere #Women #Feminism
19:00
20:00
Special Event

PeaceTalks

PeaceTalks: Geneva Peace Week edition

Interpeace, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
Auditorium Ivan Pictet A1A (pétale 1) and Online
#Peacebuilding #Peace #Storytelling #Leadership #EverydayPeacebuilding
all
day
Art Exhibition

United Nations Peace Missions

Centre on Conflict, Development & Peacebuilding
GCSP- 4th floor (pétale 4)
#Peacemissions; #UN #Switzerland
all
day
Art Exhibition

The Art of Equality: a journey to justice

The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
#Socialjustice #Genderjustice #Climatejustice #Economicjustice
all
day
Art Exhibition

Media in the Midst of Polycrises : Adapting to Unprecedented Challenges

Fondation Hirondelle
Hall Pétale 2
#Mediadev #polycrisis #dialogue #empowering
08:15
09:00
Food & Beverage

Networking Breakfast

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
09:00
10:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Fostering Collaborative Solutions at the Nexus of Climate, Environment and Peace

World Bank, Kofi Annan Foundation, Conservation International, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#DefuelingConflictTogether #EnvironmentalPeacebuilding #ConflictSensitivity #ClimatePeaceNexus #ClimateResilience
09:00
10:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Harnessing technologies to build a better future

Ethical Reframing of AI: Time for a Geneva Compact?

Globethics, The Club of Rome
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#EthicsinAI #AIEthics #AIGovernance #AIforGood #ResponsibleAI
09:00
10:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Conflict prevention in the context of climate change, lessons from the Pacific

Independent Diplomat, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Pacific Islands Forum
GCSP- Conference Room 4th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#SeaLevelRise #MaritimeZones #UNCLOS #BluePacific #ILC #ClimateConflict
10:30
11:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
11:00
12:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Harnessing technologies to build a better future

Strategic Foresight in Peace Practice: Experiences from the Field

CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, CyberPeace Institute
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#Foresight #FutureofMediation #DigitalPeacemaking #Cyber #Emergingtech
11:00
12:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

Harnessing MHPSS for Trust-Building, Peace and Development

United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Division for Peace, United Nations Development Programme, Interpeace
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#Trust-Building # Trust-Building #MentalHealthandPsychosocialSupport #Contemporary Peacebuilding
11:00
12:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Harnessing technologies to build a better future

Documenting War Crimes and Human Rights Abuses in the Digital Age

US Department of State, Yale Humanitarian Research Lab, Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley, Mitre
GCSP- Conference Room 4th floor (pétale 4) and Online
#OSINT #DigitalInvestigations #Accountability #WarCrimes #HumanRights
13:00
14:30
High-level Panel

Navigating the New Normal: Legitimacy, Accountable Security, and Partnerships in Peace 2.0

DCAF-Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, Principles for Peace
Auditorium Ivan Pictet A1B (pétale 1) and Online
#PartnershipsforPeace #PrinciplesforPeace #Legitimacy #Accountablesecurity #SustainablePeace
13:30
14:30
Special Event

Online Event

Online Digital Series

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
Online
#DigitalSeries #Online #Conversation #Learning #Creators
14:30
15:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
15:00
16:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

Increase our collective abilities to face complex challenges – Promoting Peace and inclusive societies

Caux Initiatives of Change, Inner Development Goals Initiative - Lemanic Hub, CHS Alliance, Principles for Peace
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#InnerDevelopmentGoals #PrinciplesofPeace #CoreHumanitarianStandard, #CauxInitiativesofChange #SDGs
15:00
16:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Addressing climate change through just transitions

Addressing Politics in Environmental Peacebuilding

MEDRC, Geneva Water Hub, Centre for humanitarian dialogue
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#EnvironmentalPeacebuilding #AddressingPolitics #PiecesofPeace #MultitrackEngagement
16:30
17:00
Food & Beverage

Coffee break

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Fondation Aïgues Vertes, Nespresso
Hall Conference Center (pétale 5)
Stay energised and engaged throughout the day! Enjoy invigorating coffee breaks at the conference centre.
17:00
18:30
Policy Briefing

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

Let's Intersect: Building Trust-Based Partnerships to Accelerate Peace

Rotary International, Alliance for Peacebuilding
Conference Center C1 (pétale 5) and Online
#Partnerships #Peace #Communities #Research #ConflictResolution
17:00
18:30
Workshop

Thematic Track: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies

The Power of Storytelling to Help Build Peace (or Not…)

The New Humanitarian
GCSP- Conference Room 5th floor (pétale 4)
#Storytelling, #Media, #Narratives #Peace
18:45
20:30
Special Event

MOVIE SCREENING

Pathways to Peace: from Negotiators to Insider Mediators in Conflict Resolution

France Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs , United Nations Development Prorgamme, TrustWorks Global, Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights
Auditorium 1A (pétale 1)
#Peacebuilding; #Insidermediation #Documentary
11:00
12:30
Special Event

Closing Ceremony

2023 Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address

Kofi Annan Foundation, Geneva Graduate Institute, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Republic and Canton of Geneva, City of Geneva
Auditorium Ivan Pictet (pétale 1) and Online
#KofiAnnan #PeaceAddress #WithRefugees #Geneva
12:30
14:00
Food & Beverage

Cocktail

Farewell Cocktail

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
Hall Pétale 2