With civil war raging all around, a revolutionary project is taking shape in northern Syria. Women and men are building a democratic federation where people from different religions can live together in peace and women are heavily involved in shaping society. This touring exhibition is open daily to visitors from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kirche Offener St. Jakob.

What girls should do and boys should not is passed down in many cultures and frequently legitimized with reference to holy texts. How should society, schools, and the world of work deal with gender roles informed by religion? This and other fascinating issues will be dealt with at the specialist conference.

Fancy going on a journey? To distant lands where the Swiss Red Cross is active? Where it helps people protect themselves from catastrophes? The “Destination Croix-Rouge” (Around the world with the Red Cross) exhibition, to be held at the Maison du futur in Geneva, invites you to take such a journey. A fascinating adventure with in-depth insights into the work done by the Swiss Red Cross.

This course run by swisspeace helps people understand the concept of conflict sensitivity and the related objectives. It provides practical tools for using conflict sensitivity in strategic and operational aspects of development programs.

Colombia has been beset by decades of conflict. In 2016, the parties involved came together to reach a historic peace agreement. In this summer school, you will learn more about this fascinating country and have a chance to discuss various future scenarios.

With its conferences, training courses, and dialog sessions, the annual Caux Forum is intended to inspire, educate, and bring together individuals, groups, and organizations with a view to building a just, peaceful, and forward-looking world.

This course will teach you about the challenges facing mediators during peace negotiations and efforts to promote dialog. You will also be trained to develop your own negotiation and mediation skills.