3 Geneva Centres, 2 Anniversaries, 1 Celebration
19 September 2025
Driving a mission to protect our future
As Geneva faces unprecedented challenges and scrutiny over its global leadership role, three of its flagship institutions united for a landmark event.
On 18 September 2025, DCAF, GCSP and GICHD came together to celebrate a shared legacy of advancing global peace, security, and humanitarian action.
This celebration was a unique opportunity to highlight the synergies and the distinct - yet complementary - roles of the three Geneva Centres in fostering innovative and effective solutions that enhance peace, security sector governance, human security, humanitarian action, and sustainable development.
Distinguished speakers included:
- Mr Alfonso Gomez, Mayor of Geneva
- Ms Nathalie Fontanet , State Councillor
- H.E. Mr Alexandre Fasel, State Secretary, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
- H.E. Mr Martin Pfister, Federal Councillor, Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport
- Ambassador Nathalie Chuard, Director, DCAF
- Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Director, GCSP
- Ambassador Tobias Privitelli, Director, GICHD
- Ambassador Sandra Lendenmann, Directorate of International Laws, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
The event was led by the Master of Ceremony, Mr Pascal Rapillard, Head of External Relations and Communication of the City of Geneva.
