The evening, which will take place at the Geneva Graduate Institute, will begin with a screening of the film Solidarity by David Bernet. It will be followed by a keynote address by the SHRI on the importance of multilateralism for the protection of human rights in Switzerland, and then by a panel of experts. 

What can Switzerland and Geneva contribute to global governance?

The principle of a rules-based international order is under severe strain. Along with it, multilateral mechanisms for the protection of human rights are faltering. As a central hub of multilateralism, International Geneva and its institutions are experiencing their most serious crisis to date. In addition to a financial crisis caused by funding cuts by the United States and other States, they face a crisis of legitimacy. Among the casualties are international human rights protection mechanisms. 

How can a new lease of life be given to multilateralism and the protection of human rights? What can — or must — Switzerland and Geneva still contribute to global governance? 

Find out on 10 March. Tickets may be purchased on the FIFDH website.

Following the screening of Solidarity and a keynote address by the SHRI, a panel of experts will address these questions: 

• Maarit Kohonen Sheriff, Director of Global Operations Division, OHCHR 

• Heba Aly, Coordinator of the Article 109 Coalition 

• Yves Daccord, President of Principles for Peace 

• Itonde Kakoma, President of Interpeace 

• Moderation: Davide Rodogno, Professor of International History and Politics at the Geneva Graduate Institute 

Practical information 

Tuesday, 10 March, 6:30 p.m. 
Ivan Pictet Auditorium, Geneva Graduate Institute 
Screening of Solidarity, original version with French and English subtitles (90 minutes) 
Free event, registration required on the FIFDH website.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.