Peacebuilding - Consolidation de la paix
3 Nov 2016
Aerial view of the City of Geneva. Photo: Alexsy M. Creative Commons
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]
Aerial view of the City of Geneva. Photo: Alexsy M. Creative Commons
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