Geneva Democracy Dialogues

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Geneva Democracy Dialogues

 

The Geneva Democracy Dialogues are designed to facilitate open, inclusive, and informed discussions on challenges for democracy, foster collaboration and innovation, and generate actionable recommendations. Held in May, and during the Geneva Democracy Week in October, they are a part of the wider programme of Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation on Revitalising Democracy Across Europe and the Wider World.

The first edition of the Geneva Democracy Dialogue was organised on 23 May 2024 by Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation, with the support of the European Union Delegation, and in partnership with the Kofi Annan Foundation on the theme "How can Narratives help Revitalise Democracy in Europe?"

This 2-hour dialogue held with 50 participants from diplomatic missions, civil society and international organisations, under the Chatham House Rule, sought to increase understanding of the power of narratives on democracy.

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Geneva Peace Week 2023 Willi Studer and Daniel Clements workshop 2 November
What does democracy mean to you?
The second Geneva Democracy Dialogue will focus on the various narratives of democracy that are used and understood across generations. Participants will engage with this theme by exploring a central question: What does democracy mean to you as well as to your work and engagement?
They will discuss how narratives of democracy are mobilised, explicitly or not, when engaging on issues such as climate change, peace, and social inequalities.
9 October 2024: 18:00
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First Geneva Democracy Dialogue 23 May 2024
How can Narratives help Revitalise Democracy in Europe?
The first Geneva Democracy Dialogue takes place against the backdrop of a global “mega election year” and on the heels of the European elections. The theme of this first dialogue is: "How can Narratives help Revitalise Democracy in Europe?" Our 2-hour event seeks to increase understanding of the power of narratives on democracy, in particular positive narratives. We will use a format with 3-4 short interventions that serve as discussion starters and then will facilitate a conversation with participants from diplomatic missions, international organisations and civil society.
9 Mai 2024 - 14:00