When:
March 06, 2019 @ 18:30 – March 06, 2019 @ 20:00
Where:
Auditorium Ivan Pictet - Maison de la Paix
Avenue Eugène Rigot 2E
in Geneva 1202
Avenue Eugène Rigot 2E
in Geneva 1202
In the tradition of the Oxford Union debates, the Graduate Institute and the International Gender Champions are hosting their 3rd Annual Geneva Gender Debate during International Women’s Week.
This year’s topic: Gender & Language
The motion: This house believes gender neutral language is not a necessity for gender equality.
Introductory remarks: Philippe Burrin, Director, the Graduate Institute, Geneva
The debaters for the House:
- Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director, International Trade Centre
- Michael Gaffey, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva
The debaters against the House Motion:
- Inger Andersen, Director General, International Union for Conservation of Nature
- Elhadj As Sy, Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Moderator: Caitlin Kraft-Buchman, Executive Director and Founder, Women@theTable
This conference is organised in partnership with the International Gender Champions.
Registration here.