Connecting for Peace in Geneva: Dr. Annyssa Bellal Featured in The Globe

We are pleased to share that our Executive Director, Dr. Annyssa Bellal, is featured in the Spring 2025 edition of The Globe, the Geneva Graduate Institute review. In the article titled Connecting for Peace in Geneva , she reflects on the significance of Geneva as a hub for peacebuilding and how collaboration across sectors and borders is more essential than ever.

“The power of Geneva lies in its ability to bring together people and institutions from different contexts and mandates, creating a space where genuine exchange can happen,” says Dr. Bellal in the interview. “This is the foundation for any meaningful progress in peacebuilding — and for connecting the local to the global.”

The interview highlights the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform’s role as a central convenor within this unique ecosystem, notably through initiatives like Geneva Peace Week. Held annually, Geneva Peace Week provides a dynamic forum for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, artists, and peacebuilders from around the world to share insights and strengthen connections that drive real change.

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