10th Anniversary “Wir Mitbürgerinnen” – Film Screening and Discussion
17 December 2025, 5:00pm, Verein Living Room, Bern
What does it mean to be a citizen, a Swiss, or a migrant? The documentary film «Wir Mitbürgerinnen» takes us on a journey through a diverse Switzerland, where women with a migration background actively shape politics and society.
This film screening organized by Frieda will be followed by a panel discussion with the protagonists—an evening for exchange, inspiration, and new encounters.
More information here.
Basel Peace Forum 2026
26 January 2026, 9:30am, Basel
10 years Basel Peace Forum—a milestone spanning a decade of profound global shifts between war and peace. This period has witnessed pivotal events, from the peace agreement with the FARC in Colombia to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, reflecting both the fragility and resilience of the international order.
The 10th Basel Peace Forum will reflect on this transformative decade, amplify the voices of those shaping peace during turbulent times, and provide forward-looking perspectives on the evolving challenges and opportunities for peace in the years ahead.
More information here.
Caux Democracy Forum
22–26 June 2026 , Caux Palace
The Caux Democracy Forum aspires to inspire, equip, and connect individuals, groups, and organizations committed to strengthening democracy, human rights and civic engagement across Europe and the world.
This Forum comes at a critical juncture for global democracy. Building on the inaugural 2024 event and in the wake of the “super election year, this year’s edition will delve deeper into the values essential for strengthening democracy in a rapidly evolving world, threatened by disinformation, polarization and waning participation.
More information & registration here.
Utopia Rising: Feministischen Frieden kollektiv verwirklichen
6 & 7 March 2026 2:00 pm, Heitere Fahne und queerfeministischer Raum, Bern
Frieda – the feminist peace organization – is hosting the 8th Swiss Peace Conference in Bern under the title “Utopia Rising: Realizing Feminist Peace Collectively.”
Through various formats, the participants will explore how, amid escalating wars, the rise of right-wing forces, and neoliberal exploitation, it is still possible to continue fighting for feminist peace and feminist utopias.
More information here.