Opening Ceremony of the Caux Democracy Forum
Caux Democracy Forum
15 July 2024, 16:00 to 21:30
Opening Ceremony of the Caux Democracy Forum on the theme: “Revitalizing Democracy – Towards Inclusive and Peaceful Societies Across Europe and the World”, followed by a reception and a concert with the support of the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation.
PROGRAM
16:00 Welcome adresses by :
- Jacqueline Coté, President, Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation
- Raymond Loretan, President, Diplomatic Club of Geneva
- Thomas Guerber, Ambassadeur, Head of UN Division, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
16:15 Keynotes by:
- Nada Al-Nashif, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Andrius Krivas, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the Council of Europe
- Prof. Rajmohan Gandhi, Historian and former member of India’s Parliament
Musical interludes and exposition « Democracy – pictured by Patrick Chappatte »
17:30 Drinks and concert with Nola Kin, organized by the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation
19:00 Cocktail Reception and Buffet-style Dinner
20:00 Historical guided tour of the Caux Palace (optional)
Event of the Caux Initiatives of Change in collaboration with the Diplomatic Club of Geneva.
