We are experiencing the highest number of conflicts in the world since 1946. While women are disproportionately affected by them, they are still underrepresented in peace and mediation processes. Recently, foraus published a publication on gender backlash, the Geneva Peace Forum took place and the Security Council held its annual open debate on women, peace and security (WPS).
Therefore, this October Think&Drink will explore this topic with an emphasis on the positive impact a better gender representation can bring in peace negotiations: the inclusion of differentiated perspectives, the interaction changes, and the knowledge from the field.
We're delighted to welcome three speakers offering complementary perspectives:
- Marzia Marastoni, Director of the Negotiation Council Geneva
- Gina Wirz-Suárez, PhD Researcher, Geneva Graduate Institute and Associated Researcher, Swisspeace, Women Peace & Security Agenda, Colombia- Switzerland
- Sahar Ammar, Peacebuilding and Mediation Expert specialising in the MENA region
- How the shift in the geopolitical world creates a gender backlash?
- Why do women’s participation in peace agreements make them last longer?
- What can we do to have a better representation of women in peace negotiations?
Thursday, 29 October 2026
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Floky La Loutre, Rue de Carouge 44
Places are limited. Register below to save your spot!
This Think&Drink is part of foraus' informal after-work series designed to spark open, critical conversations in a friendly setting.
And as always: the first drink is on us.