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The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy @gvagrad.bsky.social‬
explores the plurality of experiences with democracies in a global & comparative perspective| RT ≠ endorsement
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Call for papers
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November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Is today!
💥AI and the Democratic Commons: New Practices of Participation, by Clarie Alspektor
28/10, 12:30 - 13:30
Room S11, Maison de la paix, and online

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October 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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And the evening was reserved for the “Faire voter les jeunes : une question de moyens ?” debate + roundtable with Et pourquoi pas ?, moderated by Nicolas Duvoux.

And a big thanks to @norrag.bsky.social for giving a preview of their exhibition.
October 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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We continued at  Maison Rousseau with “Démocratie et économie” with Antoine Mach, Corinne Momal-Vanian, Yves Froidevaux, Yann Wyss, Erica Moret and Marie Laure Salles from the @gvagrad.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Today was #DemocracyWeek day 2. A deep dive into Swiss institutions, the role of business, and youth civic power.

Kicking off with a tour of the Hôtel de Ville, followed by a workshop on referenda & initiatives by @GE_chancellerie
October 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Democracy week is off to a great start with a keynote by former greek prime minister George Papandreou "Can democracy survive polarisation?"

Find the rest of the programme at https://f.mtr.cool/qzxdsglhjg
October 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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On 9 Oct in Geneva, join us for Remapping Political Power in India: a discussion on how the next census + redistricting could reshape, representation & democracy.

🗓️ 9 Oct 2025 | 18:30–20:00

https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/remapping-political-power-india

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October 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Democracy + Rights = more than words.
On 9 October 2025, 12:30-13:30 at the Graduate Institute join a panel on “How to protect rights-based pathways to democracy and development?” 

https://f.mtr.cool/kojhpzhtxx
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Faire voter les jeunes : une question de moyens ?
7 octobre, 18h-20h | Maison des Fondations, rejoignez un débat participatif pour explorer ce qui encourage ou freine la participation des jeunes.

https://f.mtr.cool/waubusbeiy
September 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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@gvagrad.bsky.social students, Curious how Swiss democracy works?
Join us 7 Oct, 11:30–14:30 at Hôtel de Ville, Geneva for an interactive visit + workshop with a democracy expert

Places are limited register now! 👉  https://f.mtr.cool/oucupposjx
September 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Polarisation is straining democracies across the globe. Can they survive it?

Join us for a public debate on 6 Oct, 18:30 | @gvagrad.bsky.social 

Register here: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/can-democracy-survive-polarisation
September 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Your perspective matters! As a student in Geneva, be a part of the discussion on youth shaping an inclusive green transition.

 6 Oct, 09:00 | @gvagrad.bsky.social 

🔗 https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/towards-inclusive-green-transition-local-international-youth-driving-change
September 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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The democracy week 2025 is coming soon!https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/democracy-week-2025
September 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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What can the past teach us about democracy today?
Join Bernard Keo for the launch of Imagining Malaya and dive into colonial histories & democratic futures in Southeast Asia.

📅 1 Oct, 18:30 | Geneva

🔗 www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
September 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Democracy week is back!

This year we have panels, keynotes, workshops and much more! With global thinkers like UN special rapporteur Irene Khan, or former greek PM George Papandreou and many more.

Join online or at @gvagrad.bsky.social

Register here: www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
September 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Intercepted by Oksana Karpovych.

A haunting film. A generous discussion. A necessary conversation.
June 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Join us for a film screening of the documentary  Intercepted by Oksana Karpovych, a haunting look into war through intercepted phone calls.

📍 Maison de la Paix
📅 04 June, 17:30

🔗https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/film-screening-intercepted-oksana-karpovych

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May 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The conference "Multilateralism, Democracy & Human Rights", with the participation of Christine Lutringer, Executive Director of the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, starts now on room 24 at the Palais des Nations.
May 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The image app project's exhibition is happening right now at the @gvagrad.bsky.social

Don't miss it!
May 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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From May 13-15, 2025, the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy will host the concluding conference of the Images, (In)visibilities, and work on appearances (ImageApp) Project.
Check out the complete program: https://tinyurl.com/4pwubsvu

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May 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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While digital technologies like AI enable innovative democratic participation through civic tech and social movements, their misuse in data-driven manipulation and disinformation threatens public trust—making it urgent to democratize debates about AI’s role www.graduateinstitute.ch/SOF
April 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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H.E. Ms. Heidi Schroderus-Fox, Ambassador of Finland (@un.finlandabroad.fi)
at the Beyond 2030: The Future of Social Development in a Changing World high level panel by @unrisd.org 

Watch the full video https://youtu.be/aTUyErqXC_Y
April 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Reconnecting with our humanity, a call to action by @gvagrad.bsky.social  director Marie-Laure Salles at the @unrisd.org  Beyond 2030: The Future of Social Development in a Changing World panel.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/aTUyErqXC_Y
April 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Great event yesterday in Geneva. www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
April 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Calling Geneva students who care about justice & social change:
@unrisd.org  & the AHCD are inviting blog submissions on the Future of Social Development in a Changing World.

🗓️ Register by 7 April

🔗 https://www.unrisd.org/en/activities/news-items/youth-voices-beyond-2030
April 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM