Description
Join us for an insightful event at Universität Bern where UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, discusses the challenges facing global human rights and the role of Switzerland in their protection and advancement. The event includes a conversation with Alexandra Karle, co-director of Amnesty International Switzerland, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Attendees will explore how international human rights can be strengthened, the responsibilities of states, and the contributions of civil society and international organizations towards a more just and secure world. The evening concludes with a social aperitif.
Highlights
Discussion with UN High Commissioner Volker Türk; focus on global human rights challenges; role of Switzerland and civil society; Q&A session; social aperitif.
General Information
Held at Universität Bern, Aula, Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern, Switzerland. The event is in German only. Doors open at 6:30 PM, event starts at 6:30 PM and ends at 8:30 PM. Free entry, no ticket required.
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September 2026
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