Preceded by the film Solidarity

What Future for International Geneva?

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Tuesday 10 March – 18h30

Preceded by the film Solidarity

Maison de la Paix (Graduate Institute) - Auditoire Pictet

Maison de la paix, Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, Geneva

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The principle of a rules-based international order is increasingly under strain. Along with it, the multilateral mechanisms for protecting human rights, and International Geneva itself, are faltering. Can its institutions find renewed purpose?

As a central hub of multilateralism, International Geneva and its institutions are facing their most serious crisis to date. An economic crisis driven by funding cuts from the United States and other states is compounded by a crisis of legitimacy. International human rights protection mechanisms are among the hardest hit. How can multilateralism and the defence of human rights be revitalised? What role can, or should, Switzerland and Geneva contribute to play in global governance?

Co-presented with the Geneva Graduate Institute and the Swiss Human Rights Institution (SHRI) | Organised with the support of the International Affairs Directorate of the State of Geneva (DAI)

Introduction

Nathalie Fontanet
State Councilor, Department of Finance and Human Ressources (DF)

Stefan Schlegel
Director of the Swiss Human Rights Institution (SHRI)
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Discussion

Heba Aly
Director of Article 109
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Yves Daccord
Chairman of Principles for Peace
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Itonde Kakoma
President of Interpeace

Maarit Kohonen Sheriff
Director, Global Operations Division, OHCHR
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Moderators

Davide Rodogno
Professor of International History and Politics, Geneva Graduate Institute
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Language(s)
The discussion is interpreted in French

By David Bernet

Solidarity

Competition - Focus

From Belarus to Ukraine, from Poland to Gaza, the film follows five humanitarian aid professionals confronted with the contradictions of their mission. Moving between emergency interventions, political pressure and ethical dilemmas, it explores both the brighter and darker sides of solidarity. The film questions its foundations, its scope and its limits, as well as the need to rethink a global project of solidarity capable of responding to emergencies and injustices in a world in a state of perpetual crisis.

Theatrical release 19.03.26

Additional screenings for this movie

Regional Premiere

Section : Competition - Focus

Country : Germany, Switzerland

Original languages : French, Arabic, Polish, English, German

Subtitles : French, German, English

Duration

90’

Year

2025

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