2025
Shield or Sword? The Struggle Over IHL’s Protective Function
On 23 October 2025, the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform co-organized with the IHL Centre a packed discussion at Maison de la Paix on how international humanitarian law is being interpreted—and at times misused—in today’s conflicts. The event gathered legal experts, diplomats, and practitioners to explore how to preserve IHL’s protective function amidst complex realities of war.
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2025
New Faces Supporting Geneva Peace Week 2025
As preparations for the 12th edition of Geneva Peace Week (13–17 October 2025) are underway, we are delighted to welcome Talisa Avanthay and Maxime Faimali as assistants to the Geneva Peace Week team until November.
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2025
Join the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform Team for Geneva Peace Week 2025
The Geneva Peacebuilding Platform is recruiting temporary staff to support the organization of Geneva Peace Week 2025, taking place from 13 to 17 October 2025.
2025
Selection Process Complete for Geneva Peace Week 2025
We are pleased to announce that the selection process for Geneva Peace Week 2025 (GPW25) is now complete. This year’s call for applications saw an extraordinary response, with 228 proposals submitted, a significant increase from previous years (2022: 80 applications, 2023: 90 applications, 2024: 120 applications).
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2025
Geneva Peacebuilding Platform Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Geneva Peacebuilding Platform is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Ms. Hiba Qasas, Founding Executive Director of Principles for Peace, and Mr. Irondé Kakoma, President and CEO of Interpeace.
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