Our former and current Geneva Peace Week colleagues share a word for our 10th anniversary
October 19, 2023 12:23
Our former and current Geneva Peace Week colleagues share a word for our 10th anniversary
Celebrating a Decade of Impact at Geneva Peace Week
As we mark the 10th anniversary of Geneva Peace Week, we also celebrate the dedicated individuals who have contributed to its success. Over the past decade, Geneva Peace Week has witnessed many transformative moments, which have shaped the forum and turned it into a globally recognized event. To bring this retrospective to life, we have gathered a collection of videos featuring current and former colleagues who have played pivotal roles in shaping GPW’s trajectory.
Dany Diogo, current Geneva Peace Week Lead, gives us his insights for this 10th edition.
Annika Erickson-Pearson, Community Management Lead at the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform tells us about the Digital Series journey.
Navigating Challenges
One of the key milestones is how Geneva Peace Week persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Danson Gichini, Claudia Seymour and Annika Erickson-Pearson, share their experiences of taking the event online, developing the Digital Series and ensuring that the pursuit of peace and dialogue continued even in the face of adversity.
Claudia Seymour, former Focal Point for the Geneva Peace Week talks about the challenges and opportunities of going online during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Partnerships and Community
Another significant aspect of Geneva Peace Week is the role it plays in fostering partnerships and creating relationships among the Peacebuilding community. Rainer Gude, former Executive Coordinator at the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, says a few words about the importance of Geneva Peace Week partnerships.
Rainer Gude, former Executive Coordinator of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform tells us about the importance of partnerships.
Danson Gichini, former Geneva Peace Week Lead, tells us about the importance of inclusivity.
