The Albert Hirschman Centre is pleased to invite you to "Democracy Week," a series of events organised in collaboration with the Geneva Chancellery of State next October. This initiative seeks to foster debate on a range of themes relating to democratic practices. It is part of the UN’s global stocktaking of democracy around the International Day of Democracy on September 15.
As societies grapple with increasing divides, eroding trust in institutions, the disruptive force of mis- and disinformation, rising polarization and political violence, democratic models are no longer just being questioned – they are being challenged to adapt and reinvent themselves.
Across the week, the programme will feature book launches, interactive workshops, and public debates addressing the future of democracy around the world. Join our public events and conversations featuring renowned thinkers, changemakers, and key personalities. It will also feature a keynote lecture by George Papandreou, Prime Minister of Greece from 2009 to 2011, Member of the Hellenic Parliament and General Rapporteur on Democracy at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Our interactive programme also offers a space to discover how democratic institutions work in practice, in Geneva and Switzerland, and co-create new spaces of engagement.
"Imagining Malaya": Book launch with Bernard Keo
Wednesday 1 October 18:30 - 19:30
Towards an Inclusive Green Transition: Local & International Youth Driving Change in Geneva
Monday 6 October 09:00 - 12:00
Jeunesses et partis politiques : quelles passerelles pour l’engagement ?
Monday 6 October 14:30 - 17:45
CAN DEMOCRACY SURVIVE POLARISATION?
Monday 6 October 18:30 - 20:00
How does Swiss democracy work? Interactive visit for the Graduate Institute and International Geneva communities
Tuesday 7 October 11:30 - 14:30
"Justice in the Balance: Democracy, Rule of Law, and the European Court of Human Rights": Book launch with Jessica Greenberg
Tuesday 7 October 16:15 - 17:45
Faire voter les jeunes : une question de moyens ?
Tuesday 7 October 18:00 - 20:00
How to protect rights-based pathways to democracy and development?
Thursday 9 October 12:30 - 13:30
Remapping Political Power in India
Thursday 9 October 18:30 - 20:00
Please find the complete Geneva Democracy Week programme with activities organised by all partners here.