{"id":8148,"date":"2026-09-29T08:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koff.swisspeace.ch\/apropos\/?p=8148"},"modified":"2026-09-29T08:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:34:43","slug":"news-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koff.swisspeace.ch\/apropos\/8148\/news-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Events & Latest News From Our Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Event: “Le climat s\u2019emballe, la faim persiste : cultivons autrement!<\/strong>”
8 October 2026, Geneva<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fastenaktion and SWISSAID invite you to explore what the new data from the Sufosec Alliance\u2019s 2026 World Food Report and the experiences of Kenya and Geneva teach us about a crucial question: In the face of hunger and the climate crisis, what truly enables agroecology to make a difference? Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film screening & discussion: “Democracy Noir: A New Dawn<\/strong>“
8 October 2026, Geneva<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Democracy Week 2026<\/a> in Geneva, join this screening of the award-winning documentary Democracy Noir: A New Dawn, <\/em>followed by a conversation on democratic resilience and civic courage. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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swisspeace & FHNW<\/strong> CAS Art & Peace<\/strong>
Application deadline: 30 November 2026 | CAS duration: January \u2013 August 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CAS Art & Peace is a collaboration between swisspeace, the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW, and Atelier Mondial. In times of uncertainty and violence, artistic activities can \u2013 as studies worldwide have shown \u2013 offer essential qualities for survival, such as refuge and continuity. Art can help people process trauma and build resilience. The potential of art in peacebuilding and peace promotion has recently garnered increased attention. Beyond the formalities of conventional diplomacy, art creates spaces in which dialogue can unfold, social tensions can be addressed, and diverse perspectives can be acknowledged. Art enables the expression of complex emotions and experiences, contributes to the sustainable transformation of conflicts, and supports peacebuilding processes. Learn more & apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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swisspeace<\/strong> Course:<\/strong> The Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus in a Changing Aid Landscape<\/strong>
Application deadline: 15 October 2026 | Course dates: 28 \u2013 30 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do we react to the changing global aid and cooperation landscape? Global crises and needs are growing and becoming more complex, while financial resources stagnate or dwindle. As the pressure on international cooperation to reform rises, actors across all sectors are pushed to \u201cdo better with less\u201d. A decade after its conception, the Humanitarian\u2013Development\u2013Peace Nexus (HDPN or \u201ctriple nexus\u201d) is as relevant as ever amid these transformations. As an integrated approach to addressing the complex challenges of conflict-affected contexts, the HDPN emphasizes coordinated action and collective outcomes between humanitarian, development, and peace actors to ensure that interventions are not only complementary but also mutually reinforcing. Learn more & apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Film screening & Discussion: Documentary \u201cIgualada\u201d <\/strong>
19 November 2026<\/strong> |<\/strong> Lausanne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBI schweiz invites you to a screening ot the film \u201cIgualada,\u201d which chronicles the journey of Francia M\u00e1rquez, an activist and Colombia\u2019s current vice president, who is challenging social and political norms by launching her presidential campaign. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Cuisines sans fronti\u00e8res is hiring!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event manager (60-70%)<\/a> for the planning, coordination, and operational execution of diverse events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asylum Projects & Volunteer Management Coordinator \/ Administration (60\u201370%)<\/a>: Program coordination in the asylum sector, development of volunteer management, and administrative and organizational support to the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PWAG is hiring!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office Manager – Focus in finances (70-80%)<\/a>: Focus on financial management, control and reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

swisspeace publishes 2 Policy Briefs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

China’s Engagement in peace mediation<\/a><\/em>: A primer analyzes China’s contemporary approach to mediation. Drawing on the authors’ desk research, it examines the key norms, principles, and frameworks guiding China’s mediative role and offers recommendations for engaging with Chinese mediation. This Policy Brief is based on desk research conducted by the authors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designing Women\u2019s Consultation Mechanisms in Peace Processes<\/a><\/em>: Insights for Dialogue Practitioners presents a comparative analysis of the UN mediation teams\u2019 mechanisms for Syria and Yemen. Drawing on interviews with eight practitioners and mechanism participants, it examines their operational modalities and identifies key considerations for enhancing their meaningfulness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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