The 2023 Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address: A Call for Peace from Filippo Grandi
Five years after the passing of Kofi Annan, his vision for a peaceful global society continues to resonate powerfully. In this landmark year, the Kofi Annan Foundation, Geneva Graduate Institute and Geneva Peacebuilding Platform once again hosted their annual high-level lecture on peace: The Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address. On 3 November 2023, Filippo Grandi,...Read More
Kofi Annan Foundation Statement on Israel-Hamas Conflict: We must always prioritize humanity
We, the Kofi Annan Foundation, add our voices to the many who are calling for the urgent cessation of hostilities, the immediate release of all hostages by Hamas, and the unimpeded provision of humanitarian relief for civilians in Gaza. Kofi Annan often cited the African proverb that cautions us that “when the elephants fight, it...Read More
Fostering Collaborative Solutions at the Nexus of Climate, Environment and Peace
In honour of Geneva Peace Week 2023, the Kofi Annan Foundation, World Bank, Conservation International, International Union for Conservation of Nature, and SIPRI are joining forces to host a workshop exploring the nexus of climate, environment and peace. Jump straight to Resources Climate change, environmental degradation, fragility, and conflict are interconnected, complex and pressing challenges....Read More
Tapping into the power of music: World Mental Health Day
Music can have a powerful effect on our emotions, and it can be used to help us relax, de-stress, and feel more positive. For this year’s World Mental Health Day, we have created two playlists curated by our team and network of young leaders worldwide. “In a world of diversity where often values clash, music...Read More
Filippo Grandi to deliver the 2023 Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address on 3 November 2023
The Kofi Annan Foundation, Geneva Graduate Institute and Geneva Peacebuilding Platform are pleased to announce the third edition of the Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address, a high-level lecture on peace, held every year as part of Geneva Peace Week. This year’s Address will mark the fifth anniversary of Kofi Annan’s death as well as the...Read More
Event | “The Price of Truth”: Film Screening and Discussion with Dmitry Muratov, Patrick Forbes and Chappatte
“The Price of Truth”: Film screening and discussion in the special presence of Dmitry Muratov, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Patrick Forbes, film director. Friday 13 October 2023, 18:00 – 20:15 Auditorium A1A, Maison de la Paix, Geneva Graduate Institute (Registration required, details below) The Geneva Graduate Institute, the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Freedom Cartoonists...Read More
Congratulations to the 2023 Kofi Annan Road Safety Award winners!
The Kingdom of Morocco hosted the second edition of the Kofi Annan Road Safety Award in Marrakech on 25 and 26 September 2023. Held on the theme, “Digital Transformation and Innovations for Safer Roads”, the event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Morocco, the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), the...Read More
Leveraging Tourism for Good: How Luisa Fernanda Romero Munoz Advances Peace in Colombia
In honour of World Tourism Day, discover how Luisa Fernanda Romero Munoz, a Kofi Annan Changemaker, advances peace in Colombia through ecotourism. Luisa founded ‘Get Up And Go Colombia‘, an NGO dedicated to transforming communities affected by Colombia’s armed conflict. By leveraging responsible tourism, known as “ecotourism”, and reinvesting its income into educational projects, Get Up...Read More
Arizza Nocum: A Journey of Unity, Climate Resilience, and Youth Leadership
Our second “Journey of Peacebuilding” features Arizza Nocum, an Extremely Together Young Leader and Founder of KRIS. Raised in a family that harmonized Christianity and Islam, Arizza is a living testament to the peace attainable through understanding and respect. Born in the Philippines to a unique family — a Catholic father from Zamboanga City and...Read More
Navigating the Age of Polarization: How Social Media Fuels Divides
The Mexican Electoral Tribunal, a Kofi Annan Foundation partner, is hosting a series of discussions in the run-up to Mexico’s 2024 General elections. Recently, Kofi Annan Foundation Senior Advisor Sebastian F.W. Brack was invited on behalf of the Foundation to share our experience on how social media fuels polarisation and violence, and what can be...Read More
