Event information

7 March 2024, 12:30-13:30
Register start 16 February 2024
Register end 7 March 2024

Women's Perspectives on a Career in International Law: Navigating Humanitarian Negotiations

ATLAS

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This event, co-organized with the ATLAS network, will feature women with diverse experiences and career paths in international law, specifically emphasizing their involvement in humanitarian negotiations. 

They will delve into their journey and share the factors that influenced their career, pivotal moments and the obstacles they encountered, providing valuable insights and advice for professionals and students treading a similar path.

Panelists

  • Caroline Abu Sa'da, Director General, SOS Mediterrannée Switzerland
  • Joëlle Germanier, Director, Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation
  • Katia Papagianni, Director, Policy and Mediation Support, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and Geneva Academy faculty member

Drinks

This event will be followed by drinks.

 

Disclaimer

This event may be filmed, recorded and/or photographed on behalf of the Geneva Academy. The Geneva Academy may use these recordings and photographs for internal and external communications for information, teaching and research purposes, and/or promotion and illustration through its various media channels (website, social media, newsletters, annual report, etc.).

By participating in this event, you are agreeing to the possibility of appearing in the aforementioned films, recordings and photographs, and their subsequent use by the Geneva Academy.

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