Paul Watson will honor his attendance via videoconference

Dear festival-goers,

The FIFDH team deeply regrets to announce that Paul Watson will not be able to attend in person the event Paul Watson: being an activist in an age of criminalisation on Saturday, March 8, 2025. However, the event will still take place: he will conduct his main discussion via videoconference and engage with the audience.

Despite all the precautions taken by the FIFDH organization and with close collaboration with the relevant authorities, recent developments regarding Paul Watson’s potential travels outside of France have raised concerns for his legal team. While these travels do not directly involve Switzerland, they have confirmed that Japan’s determination to have Paul Watson arrested remains unchanged.

In this context, and following his lawyer’s advice, Paul Watson has—much to his regret—decided not to travel to Geneva as long as the Interpol Red Notice remains active.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support of Paul Watson’s cause. We hope that, despite the constraints imposed by his situation, you will appreciate his live participation and the insightful discussions it will bring.

For any ticketing-related inquiries, please contact billetterie@fifdh.org.