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Event Recap: Colombia, A Forgotten Conflict?
© DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
21May
2026

Event Recap: Colombia, A Forgotten Conflict?

On Tuesday, May 19, Fight for Humanity co-organized a panel discussion entitled “Colombia: A Forgotten Conflict? Truth, Reconciliation, and Local Initiatives” together with the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, and the City of Geneva. Bringing together more than 40 participants both in person and online, the event explored Colombia’s current peacebuilding challenges, ongoing reconciliation efforts, and the essential role of locally led initiatives in supporting sustainable peace.

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Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes
© Olivier Chamard
20May
2026

Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes

On 11 May 2026, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) co-organized a high-level event titled “Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes” with the University for Peace and with the support of the League of the Arab States, Organization of the Islamic Cooperation, United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform. 

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Call for Applications Closed for Geneva Peace Forum 2026
18May
2026

Call for Applications Closed for Geneva Peace Forum 2026

The Call for Applications for the Geneva Peace Forum 2026 has officially come to an end. We are pleased to announce that a total of 240 applications were received from across the Geneva ecosystem and beyond, reflecting the continued relevance and growing engagement of the international peacebuilding community.

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Geneva Peace Forum: Continuing the Legacy of Geneva Peace Week
11May
2026

Geneva Peace Forum: Continuing the Legacy of Geneva Peace Week

For more than a decade, Geneva Peace Week has brought together peacebuilders, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, artists, youth, from around the world to exchange ideas and foster collaboration. Today, we are proud to begin a new chapter in this journey with a new name: Geneva Peace Forum.

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2026 Call for Applications Open!
07Apr
2026

2026 Call for Applications Open!

The Geneva Peace Forum invites organizations and practitioners worldwide to contribute to its 2026 edition under its new name. Building on its strong legacy, the Forum seeks innovative, inclusive, and action-oriented session proposals that address today’s key peacebuilding challenges. Applications are open until 15 May 2026.

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Geneva Peacebuilding Platform hosts the opening session of PBPSO–Geneva Briefing Series
02Apr
2026

Geneva Peacebuilding Platform hosts the opening session of PBPSO–Geneva Briefing Series

On 1 April 2026, the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform supported the launch of the PBPSO–Geneva Briefing Sessions, a four-part hybrid series connecting New York’s UN Peacebuilding Architecture with Geneva’s peacebuilding community. Organized by UNU-CPR in partnership with PBPSO in New York, and moderated by Dr. Sara Habibi, the series helps Geneva stakeholders understand the UN peacebuilding system amid reforms and provides a space to reflect on their impact on mandates, partnerships, and engagement opportunities.

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