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On 15 October 2024, Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders Foundation, delivered the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address. Together with an inspiring panel of young peacebuilders, we explored bold, innovative strategies for building lasting peace. Catch the recording and event highlights here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7wQmm-n Thank you to our incredible speakers, panellists and performer: 🌟 Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, first woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. 🌟 Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, President and CEO of International Peace Institute (IPI), Member of The Elders 🌟 Marie Barbey-Chappuis, Member of the Executive Council of the City of Geneva 🌟 AHMAD FAWZI, one of Kofi Annan’s former spokespersons and Communication Advisor 🌟 Junseo, a student from the International School of Geneva and member of the Ecolint Orchestra 🌟 Nashiba Nakabira, African Union Youth Ambassadors for Peace, #WYDE Accountability Hubs member 🌟 Arizza Nocum, Extremely Together Young Leader, President KRIS for Peace 🌟 Maruee Pahuja, Creative Leadership Youth team, Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation 🌟 Achim Wennmann, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Professor of Practice Interdisciplinary Programme, Nagulendran Chair in Peace Mediation, Faculty Associate at the Center on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding, Geneva Graduate Institute Photos: ©️ Olivier Chamard Photography --- Organised by Kofi Annan Foundation, Geneva Graduate Institute, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform and Caux Initiatives of Change FoundationVille de Genève and Etat de Genève #KofiAnnan #GenevaPeaceAddress #GenevaPeaceWeek #RisingPeacebuilders

In Case You Missed It 📣 Did you catch the 2024 Kofi Annan Lecture with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa? 👉 Explore it here: https://lnkd.in/dPVzKk3r The Kofi Annan Foundation partnered with the International Peace Institute (IPI), Open Society Foundations, and International Crisis Group to present the latest Kofi Annan Lecture, featuring Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and CEO of Rappler. #KofiAnnanLecture #MariaRessa #PressFreedom #TruthMatters #KofiAnnanFoundation

Today, 24 October, we mark #UNDay and remember the words of Kofi Annan: "I remain convinced that the only answer to this divided world must be a truly United Nations."

#ThrowbackThursday to the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address delivered by Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders Foundation and a panel of inspiring young peacebuilders. 🌍✨ Whether you missed it or want to experience it again, you can access the recording and event highlights here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7wQmm-n Organised by Kofi Annan Foundation, L' Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform and Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation, with the support of Etat de Genève and Ville de Genève. #KofiAnnan #GenevaPeaceAddress #InclusiveLeadership #Peacebuilding #YouthVoices #RisingPeacebuilders

The #KofiAnnan #GenevaPeaceAddress delivered by Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders Foundation, first woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, took place at Maison de la paix on Tuesday 15 October, where we explored innovative strategies for fostering sustainable peace alongside a panel of exceptional young peacebuilders. This event has been organised with the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, the Kofi Annan Foundation, the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation with the support of the Republic and State of Geneva and the Ville de Genève. pictures @ Olivier Chamard Photography 

“The current failure of leadership is not gender neutral” - Mary Robinson Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders Foundation, delivered the Kofi Annan Peace Address on 15 October during #GenevaPeaceWeek 2024. Reflecting on Kofi Annan’s legacy and the current global leadership crisis in peace efforts, she called for greater respect for humanitarian law, and advocated for gender parity in leadership, emphasising the need for women’s inclusion in peacebuilding. Discover her full remarks: https://lnkd.in/eUTG3DMW Photo: Olivier Chamard Photography Kofi Annan Foundation | Geneva Graduate Institute | Geneva Peacebuilding Platform | Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation #GenevaPeaceWeek #KofiAnnan #Leadership #MaryRobinson

#WorldFoodDay | We cannot achieve food security without committing to global peace and real, tangible climate action. Today, we hosted a 90-minute #PeaceWorkshop that delved into the intersection of #foodsecurity, climate change, and global peace. By the time our workshop concluded, UNICEF data reveals that 5 children would have died from hunger and malnutrition in the #Philippines. Their lives cut short due to preventable crises. Farmers on the frontlines—those whose crops are ravaged by extreme weather and whose livelihoods are further destabilised by armed conflict—are urgently calling on world leaders for lasting solutions. The reality is clear: we cannot achieve #foodsecurity without committing to global #peace and real, tangible climate action. It’s time for leaders to step up and break down the silos, promoting inclusive, community-based solutions that address the root causes of these interconnected challenges. Together, we can build a more resilient, peaceful future. But we need action. Now. We thank our expert speakers, Amir Abdulla, Arizza Nocum, Halima Sadiya Ahmad, Katongo Seyuba and Ayooshee Dookhee, and everyone who attended the workshop for sharing your time and insights.   Organised by the Kofi Annan Foundation, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens and SIPRI as part of #GenevaPeaceWeek

A great #throwback photo in honour of our special event today, the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, delivered by Mary Robinson! 📸 Mary Robinson is pictured with Kofi Annan in 1998 when Mary Robinson was High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Kofi Annan was Secretary-General of the United Nations. The photo was taken at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos by Magnum photographer Richard Kalvar. A big thank you to Etat de Genève & Geneva-int.ch for their continued support for the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address and for featuring the memory as their photo of the week! #RisingPeacebuilders #GenevaPeaceWeek The Elders Foundation | Geneva Peacebuilding Platform | Laura Schmid

🌍✨ Join us for the 2024 Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address: Rising Peacebuilders! Delivered by Mary Robinson ✨🌍 This year, Mary Robinson and Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein will share the stage with young peacebuilders to discuss equality, human rights, social integration, and the role of civil society. Don't miss the chance to hear from these inspiring leaders, including Nashiba Nakabira, Maruee Pahuja, and Arizza Nocum. 🗓 When: Tuesday, 15 October, 6pm CET 📍 Where: Maison de la Paix, Geneva & Livestream Opening remarks from Achim Wennmann L' Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement and Marie Barbey-Chappuis Ville de Genève. Moderated by AHMAD FAWZI. 🎶 Plus, enjoy a special performance by Junseo from Ecolint Orchestra. Register now to attend in person or tune in online! https://bit.ly/3NbYadn #KofiAnnanPeaceAddress #GenevaPeaceWeek #YouthLeadership #RisingPeacebuilders Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation | Geneva Peacebuilding Platform | Kofi Annan Foundation | L' Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement | Ville de Genève 

🔈Join us in Maison de la Paix 🕊️for the second day of #Genevapeaceweek 2024! Today we will host a wide range of peace panels and peace workshops from 09:00 to 17:45. ⏰ At 18:00, don’t miss ✨The 2024 Kofi Annan Peace Address✨, one of our special events! Learn more about today’s activities: https://lnkd.in/ebPzZrmP Kofi Annan Foundation - Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation - International School of Geneva - University for Peace (UPEACE) - UN Mandated - L' Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement