Geneva will host celebrations of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation on 3-4 November 2016. On this special occasion, the World Council of Churches with the Protestant Church of Geneva (EPG), the International Museum of the Reformation (MIR) and in collaboration with the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (FEPS), are pleased to invite you to attend a panel discussion on initiatives and the role of Geneva as “Peace Capital” of the world.

Please join us for this important event:

When: 3 November 20:00 – 21:00, followed by an aperitif

Where: Ecumenical Centre, 150 route de Ferney, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland

With the participation of the general public and:

• Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary World Council of Churches.
• Ms Marilena Viviani, Director Geneva Liaison Office UNICEF Public Partnerships Division, UNICEF.
• Ralston Deffenbaugh, Assistant General Secretary for International Affairs and Human Rights, Lutheran World Federation (LWF).
• Rev Fr Heikki Huttunen, General Secretary, Conference of European Churches -
• Mr Philip Thanis, Director of Development and Communication, World Council of Reformed Churches (WCRC)
• Mr Sharan Srinivas Director of Research and Advocacy, Right Livelihood Award Foundation

Moderation: Mr. Jan Dirk Herbermann, United Nations, President of the Association of Correspondents Accredited  to the United Nations (ACANU)

Host: The World Council of Churches

Interpretation: Interpretation available from English into French

Information contact: please contact Lara Epiney Takache – [email protected]

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