About the event
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Dates, Venue and Registration
Dates
Geneva Peace Week Meets Addis Ababa will take place from 7 to 8 April 2025. Please note that all times indicated in the programme are in Addis Ababa time.
Programme
Discover the detailed programme here.
Venue
All sessions will take place at the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, Meskel Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and online.
Registration
To participate in GPW Meets Addis Ababa, please register by Sunday 6 April 2025 (midnight), register here.
In the registration form, please provide:
- Personal details (Name, Title, Organization)
- Participation mode (Online or Onsite)
- Session selection (Choose the sessions you wish to attend)
Onsite participation
Should you wish to attend in person, please apply for a tourist visa. Travel and accommodation costs will be at your own expense.
Online participation
Registered online participants will receive Zoom links via email on Monday, 7 April, in the morning and will also be available on the website. Please note that while we will ensure a smooth virtual experience, internet stability may cause occasional interruptions. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
About the Event
Geneva Peace Week Meets (GPW Meets) is an initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between multilateral hubs engaged in peacebuilding. Over the past decade, Geneva Peace Week (GPW) has established itself as a leading forum for global peace discussions, yet its location in Europe presents logistical challenges for broader international participation.
GPW Meets Addis Ababa aims to bridge this gap by fostering meaningful exchanges between Geneva-based professionals and their counterparts in Addis Ababa, the diplomatic capital of Africa. This event will:
Facilitate mutual learning and dialogue.
Enhance cross-regional collaboration for peacebuilding.
Identify synergies between Geneva’s and Africa’s peace and security efforts.
Taking place in a hybrid format, the event will highlight locally led peacebuilding initiatives and explore how multilateral institutions can better support and learn from African-led solutions.
Why Addis Ababa and Geneva?
Addis Ababa hosts the African Union (AU) and numerous UN agencies, making it a strategic hub for African peace and security efforts.
Geneva is home to key international organizations in humanitarian action, human rights, trade, development, and peace mediation.
By leveraging the strengths of both cities, GPW Meets Addis Ababa seeks to deepen collaboration, enhance coordination, and build lasting partnerships. Discussions will continue at Geneva Peace Week 2025, ensuring that insights gained in Addis Ababa lead to sustained action.
A Two-Day Dialogue on Peace and Security
Geneva Peace Week Meets Addis Ababa will take place over two days:
Day 1 (April 7 , 2025): Focuses on geopolitical challenges, exploring key issues at the intersection of peace, security, and climate. High-level discussions will address shifting global dynamics, Africa’s role in multilateral governance, and the impacts of climate change on stability and conflict prevention.
Day 2 (April 8, 2025): Dedicated to Youth & Peace in Africa, featuring two thematic sessions highlighting the role of young leaders in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and governance. The discussions will emphasize the importance of youth participation in shaping sustainable and locally driven peace initiatives. Day 2 will end with a special edition of the PeaceTalks featuring 4 inspirational stories.
GPW Meets Addis Ababa is organized by the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Amani Africa, and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Contact Us
For further information, reach out to us at: gpw@gpplatform.ch