Fariba Adelkhah presents a public lecture that revisits the intellectual, philosophical, theological and legal history of modern and contemporary Iran. The talk examines questions of power, law, state violence and freedom of opinion, and traces the currents of thought that led to the events of 1978–1979 and the establishment of the Islamic Republic. It offers historical perspective and critical analysis to better understand Iran’s contemporary political and social dynamics.
In French.
H.E. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and immediate past chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, reflects on the organisation’s role in peacebuilding and regional integration. He examines democratic transitions, collective security mechanisms and economic cooperation as catalysts for lasting stability in West Africa. The lecture will be followed by a conversation with Geneva Graduate Institute faculty and students and a question-and-answer session that explores policy implications and pathways for regional cooperation.
In English.
Sandrine Huber, yoga teacher, leads sessions combining gentle movement and breathwork. Introduced by a cultural mediator, Huber brings practical experience in restorative practices and mindful sequencing suitable for varied participants.
This session explores accessible yoga techniques to slow down, release tension, and foster present-moment awareness. It examines breathing, gentle asanas, and mindful transitions, encouraging self-care and sensory attunement. Participants will learn practices to integrate calm and embodiment into daily life.
In French.
Geneva Peace Week returns in 2026 under the new name Forum de la paix de Genève, inviting reflection on how individual and collective choices advance peace. Through interdisciplinary lectures, panels and practical workshops, the programme explores peacebuilding practices, ethical decision-making and civic engagement. Participants will gain analytical tools and concrete approaches for promoting dialogue and non-violent solutions across communities and institutions.
In French.
Fariba Adelkhah, research director and anthropologist at Sciences Po, Paris, is a specialist in contemporary Iranian society and political culture.
She examines historical philosophical, theological and legal debates around power, law, state violence and freedom of opinion, tracing religious and secular currents that contributed to the 1978–79 revolutions and the establishment of the Islamic Republic, and interrogates how these legacies inform contemporary demands for scholars’ and teachers’ freedom.
In French.
Dive into the history of the Black Death with Patrick Boucheron, who offers a fascinating account of the pandemic while challenging many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Drawing on archaeology, genetics, and environmental science, he explores the devastating pandemic that swept through Europe between 1347 and 1352, offering a fresh perspective on one of the greatest demographic catastrophes in human history.
In French.
Metin Arditi, writer and essayist whose trajectory between Turkey and Switzerland informs his reflection on belonging, memory and cultural identity, offers a literary perspective attentive to connections between art and history.
The panel examines Ferdinand Hodler’s spiritual dimension, investigating how he transforms the idea of creation into his representations of nature and how his quest for unity, contemplation and transcendence continues to resonate. The discussion brings the painter’s vision and the writer’s voice into dialogue to offer renewed insight.
In French.
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