The GHfP Institute’s events focus on creating spaces and opportunities for new forms of encounter, listening and dialogue. We believe that such interactions can enhance mutual appreciation and respect between people and strengthen harmony in societies. Thus such dialogue events seek to generate new understanding and awareness that can contribute to addressing some of the critical issues confronting humanity at this time.
Symposium at Well-Being Economy Forum 11 June 2024
Scherto Gill is hosting a UNESCO Symposium during the annual Well-Being Economy Forum. The focus of the Symposium is on engaging youth in promoting well-being of all. Contributors to the Symposium include Icelandic President, UNESCO ADG Gabriela Ramos, global politicians and Youth. Learn more →
G20 Interfaith Forum Symposium 1-3 July 2024
2024 G20 Interfaith Forum Education Working Group Symposium entitled: “Just World Sustainable Planet: The Centrality of Harmony Education, to be held on 1-3 July 2024, Global Retreat Centre, Nuneham Park, Oxon, OX44 9PG, UK. Learn more →
Participatory Research Workshop Sept 2024
The GHfP Institute is hosting an international research seminar to explore participatory collaborative research. It will involve researchers from different disciplines who are interested in a co-creative approach to knowledge-making, and participatory research methodology. Learn more →
GHfP Institute @ Imagine Peace Forum Oct 2024
The Imagine Forum is Höfði Reykjavík Peace Centre’s annual conference, held in collaboration with the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the City of Reykjavik.
This year, the GHfP Institute’s Director Prof Scherto Gill will take part in the 2024 Imagine Forum and host a panel conversation on how we can bridge divides and foster a dialogue for peace in an increasingly hostile world.
Full programme can be found here
A Must-Attend Workshop for Educators and Change-Makers!
In an increasingly globalised world, where schools and communities are facing rising tensions, discrimination and xenophobia, it is essential that education empowers children with peace-building awareness and skills and nurtures ethical values.
Join us during Geneva Peace Week 2024 for a dynamic, interactive workshop “Addressing discrimination and xenophobia in schools through ethics education,” designed for all those passionate about transforming education into a positive force for peace. The workshop particularly engages teachers, policy makers, as well as education practitioners, and students.
Speakers
- Prof Scherto Gill, Director, Global Humanity for Peace Institute, University of Wales Trinity St David / Senior Fellow, Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace
- Mary Kangethe, Director, Education Programs, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
- Itje Chodidjah, Chairperson, Indonesia National Commission for UNESCO
- Maria Lucia Uribe, Executive Director, Arigatou International Geneva
Geneva Peace Week event was in October 2024