Image
Demokratie neu beleben – Auf dem Weg zu inklusiven und friedlichen Gesellschaften in Europa und der Welt
08. - 12. Juli 2025
BITTE BEACHTEN SIE: Die Anmeldungen für das vollständige Caux Forum für Demokratie mit Übernachtung sind nun geschlossen, aber Sie können weiterhin an der Eröffnungszeremonie am 8. Juli teilnehmen!
Das Caux Forum für Demokratie, das vom 8. bis 12. Juli 2025 in Caux/Schweiz, stattfindet, möchte Einzelpersonen, Gruppen und Organisationen, die sich für die Stärkung der Demokratie, der Menschenrechte und des bürgerschaftlichen Engagements in Europa und der Welt einsetzen, inspirieren, ausbilden und vernetzen.
Dieses Forum findet zu einem für die globale Demokratie kritischen Zeitpunkt statt. Aufbauend auf der Auftaktveranstaltung 2024 und im Anschluss an das „Superwahljahr“ werden wir uns eingehender mit jenen Werten befassen, die für die Stärkung der Demokratie in einer sich schnell verändernden Welt, die von Desinformation, Polarisierung und schwindender Beteiligung bedroht ist, unerlässlich sind.
Durch die Zusammenführung von Stimmen aus der Zivilgesellschaft, Basisbewegungen, Regierungen, Wissenschaft, Unternehmen und nicht-traditionellen Sektoren schafft das Forum eine einzigartige Plattform, um drängende Herausforderungen anzugehen und das Engagement der Bürgerinnen und Bürger zu fördern.
Das Caux Forum für Demokratie ist Teil eines dreijährigen Programms, das 2024 ins Leben gerufen wurde und sowohl die Genfer Demokratiedialoge, regionale Veranstaltungen und die Caux Foren für Demokratie vom 8. bis 12. Juli 2025 und vom 22. bis 26. Juni 2026 umfasst.
Das Forum 2025 wird von Caux Initiativen der Veränderung in Zusammenarbeit mit Initiativen der Veränderung International, dem Eidgenössischen Departement für auswärtige Angelegenheiten (EDA) und OHCHR sowie weiteren Partnerorganisationen organisiert (die Liste wird in den kommenden Wochen weiter aktualisiert).
Ausführliche Informationen in englischer Sprache finden Sie hier
Scroll down to find out more about "Building international awareness of the Middle East Conflicts".
With members of the Caux Round Table Japan.
Speakers
HIROSHI ISHIDA (Japan), Executive Director, Caux Round Table Japan
Hiroshi Ishida is the Executive Director of the Caux Round Table Japan. He worked at the Industrial Bank of Japan for 10 years, then taught business and accounting at several universities. He was promoted Professor at Kwansei Gakuin University in 2013. He is the co-author of Innovation in Corporate Social Responsibility, author of numerous academic, newspaper articles and commentaries, and advisor to many Japanese and European companies on corporate social responsibility.
HIRONORI YANO (Japan), Chair Caux Round Table Japan
Hironori Yano is the Chair of the Caux Round Table Japan, a global network of business leaders working to realise a fair, free and transparent society through sustainable and socially responsible business. In Japan it helps companies implement corporate social responsibility, based on seeking to establish what is right rather than who is right, and starting by putting one’s own house in order. This service is in constant demand, leading Caux Round Table Japan to expand its activities. Mr Yano formerly chaired the Central Nippon Expressway Co Ltd.
- Hironori YANO (Japan), Chair Caux Round Table Japan
- Hiroshi ISHIDA (Japan), Executive Director, Caux Round Table Japan
Co-Moderators
MARK GOYDER (UK), Founder Director of Tomorrow’s Company
Marc Goyder is a British author, governance expert, and public speaker renowned for his pioneering work in corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, stewardship, and sustainability. He is the Founder and former CEO of Tomorrow’s Company, an independent, London-based think tank established in 1996 that inspires and enables business to be a force for good in society. Under his leadership, Tomorrow’s Company played a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s approach to enlightened shareholder value, influencing the redefinition of directors’ duties in the Companies Act 2006. Goyder’s career began with 15 years in the manufacturing industry before he was persuaded by Charles Handy to become a programme director at the Royal Society of Arts in 1990. There, he initiated a landmark business-led inquiry into the role of business in a changing world, which led to the founding of Tomorrow’s Company. He is recognized as a champion of better capitalism and is an award-winning speaker, writer, and broadcaster, with a particular focus on the human purposes of business and the long-term value companies can create for employees, shareholders, and society. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was President of the Cambridge Union, Goyder has published influential works including Living Tomorrow’s Company: Rediscovering the Human Purposes of Business. His thought leadership continues to shape debates on responsible business, stewardship, and the future of capitalism.
SARAH NOBLE (Canada/Switzerland), Head of Global Engagement, Caux Initiatives of Change
Sarah Noble is a Canadian-born peace advocate and storyteller currently based in Geneva, Switzerland. Sarah is the Head of Global Engagement at the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation where she works on partnerships, inner development, the Caux Arts and Peace Encounters, and the Caux Forums. She is also co-founder and Curator of the PeaceTalks, a global storytelling platform dedicated to stories of peace at Interpeace. She has over 20 years of experience in strategic communications, fundraising, and partnerships in global organizations focused on peacebuilding, humanitarian issues, and non-profit public interest media. Passionate about storytelling as a tool for healing and social change, Sarah believes in its power to address global challenges. In her TEDx talk, Storytelling is Our Real-Life Superpower, she highlights how narratives can shape a better future. Sarah is the mom of 2 small kids and is motivated by a desire to be a good ancestor. Sarah has an MA in International Affairs from Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and a BA in Political Studies and Economics from Queen’s University.
Speaker
FARAI MAGUWU (Zimbabwe), Executive Director, Centre for Natural Resource Governance
Farai Maguwu founded the Centre for Natural Resource Governance to improve governance of natural resources in Zimbabwe. He has done extensive research and documentation on human rights abuses and illicit trade in diamonds. In 2011 Human Rights Watch honoured him with the Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism.
Moderator
JOHN BOND, Journalist & Author, Initiatives of Change
John Bond lives in Oxford, England, and has worked with Initiatives of Change in over 30 countries. For five years he coordinated the Caux Forum for Human Security. Previously he was the Secretary of Australia’s National Sorry Day Committee, which enlisted a million Australians in initiatives to overcome the harm done to Aboriginal Australians by cruel and misguided past policies. For this he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. He is also a writer. His most-recent book, a biography of Professor Jerzy Zubrzycki, known as 'the father of Australian multiculturalism', has been published in English and Polish.
Speaker
MARK GOYDER (UK), Founder Director of Tomorrow’s Company
Marc Goyder is a British author, governance expert, and public speaker renowned for his pioneering work in corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, stewardship, and sustainability. He is the Founder and former CEO of Tomorrow’s Company, an independent, London-based think tank established in 1996 that inspires and enables business to be a force for good in society. Under his leadership, Tomorrow’s Company played a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s approach to enlightened shareholder value, influencing the redefinition of directors’ duties in the Companies Act 2006. Goyder’s career began with 15 years in the manufacturing industry before he was persuaded by Charles Handy to become a programme director at the Royal Society of Arts in 1990. There, he initiated a landmark business-led inquiry into the role of business in a changing world, which led to the founding of Tomorrow’s Company. He is recognized as a champion of better capitalism and is an award-winning speaker, writer, and broadcaster, with a particular focus on the human purposes of business and the long-term value companies can create for employees, shareholders, and society. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was President of the Cambridge Union, Goyder has published influential works including Living Tomorrow’s Company: Rediscovering the Human Purposes of Business. His thought leadership continues to shape debates on responsible business, stewardship, and the future of capitalism.
Moderator
JOHN BOND, Journalist & Author, Initiatives of Change
John Bond lives in Oxford, England, and has worked with Initiatives of Change in over 30 countries. For five years he coordinated the Caux Forum for Human Security. Previously he was the Secretary of Australia’s National Sorry Day Committee, which enlisted a million Australians in initiatives to overcome the harm done to Aboriginal Australians by cruel and misguided past policies. For this he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. He is also a writer. His most-recent book, a biography of Professor Jerzy Zubrzycki, known as 'the father of Australian multiculturalism', has been published in English and Polish.
Speaker
CLAUDINE HAENNI (Switzerland), Leadership Skills Trainer for people in Myanmar
Claudine Haenni worked in Myanmar for eight years, first as Senior Peace Advisor in the Embassy of Switzerland in Yangon, then Senior Political Advisor to the UN Special Envoy on Myanmar. Previously she worked with the Red Cross, the UN and Swiss Humanitarian World. She has also headed the Association for the Prevention of Torture in Geneva.
Together with an international team, she is now holding training courses in leadership skills for Myanmaris. She writes, ‘No matter what kind of society and governing structures are chosen, leadership and models more suited to the challenges of the 21st century will be required. We are focusing on delivering a training appropriate to the environment that people in Myanmar face today.’ Claudine is based between Chiang Mai and Carouge, and travels regularly to Myanmar to follow up with course participants.
Moderator
JOHN BOND, Journalist & Author, Initiatives of Change
John Bond lives in Oxford, England, and has worked with Initiatives of Change in over 30 countries. For five years he coordinated the Caux Forum for Human Security. Previously he was the Secretary of Australia’s National Sorry Day Committee, which enlisted a million Australians in initiatives to overcome the harm done to Aboriginal Australians by cruel and misguided past policies. For this he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. He is also a writer. His most-recent book, a biography of Professor Jerzy Zubrzycki, known as 'the father of Australian multiculturalism', has been published in English and Polish.
What if democracy isn't just about systems, but about narratives? Who gets to shape the narratives we live by? How do we reclaim the power to tell our own stories, our struggles, our dreams, our truths? And how can we transform the way we lead and change societies?
Reimagining Democracy(ies), a 7-day immersive youth programme, comes as a response to the current unequal power dynamics and unethical leadership shaping our world today. It urges youth to step up with solidarity, vulnerability and empathy, taking ownership to create change on both personal and socio-political levels.
This programme, organised by Creative Leadership, runs alongside the Caux Democracy Forum where 28 young changemakers (ages 18-35) come together to rethink democracy(ies), reimagine power, explore pressing global challenges and collectively attempt to rewrite the narratives that shape our societies through reflective spaces of learning/unlearning, storytelling, dialogue and art.
With:
ALLAN-CHARLES CHIPMAN, Executive Director of Initiatives of Change USA
Allan-Charles Chipman is a lifelong faith community activist, having started his work at the ripe age of six in his hometown of Baltimore, when he was inspired by a group of pastors working to connect their congregations to their communities through service. Previously serving as IofC’s Faith-Rooted Organizer, Allan runs programming for faith communities, equipping them with the tools to think theologically and logically about race and the history of Richmond and America as a whole.
During college, Allan engaged with faith communities to change society through mentorship programs and helped to establish a faculty/student collaborative organization called Reconciliation and Conversation for Everyone (R.A.C.E.). Allan has also worked in the corporate world, where he advocated to build an African-American network to strive for racial equity at one of Richmond’s Fortune 500 companies. He also acted as liaison between minority employees and the human resources department when issues involving race arose.
...and others.
The Caux Round Table (CRT) is a global network of business leaders working to realize a fair, free and transparent society through sustainable and socially responsible business. Since its establishment in 1986, at Caux in Switzerland, the members of CRT have been working to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) and responsible business behavior based on the CRT Principles for Business.
The Caux Round Table Japan (CRT Japan) started its activities in Japan as a registered NPO (Non-Profit Organization) in 2006. As a founding member of CRT, CRT Japan has been providing a unique service that helps companies implement CSR. Guided by the belief “…putting one’s own house in order and on seeking to establish what is right rather than who is right.”, CRT Japan is expanding its activities whilst bridging the gap between companies and various stakeholders.
With:
- Hironori YANO (Japan), Chair Caux Round Table Japan
- Hiroshi ISHIDA (Japan), Executive Director, Caux Round Table Japan
The Armenian-Kurdish-Turkish Dialogue brings together people of Armenian, Kurdish and Turkish background, of different generations, to explore sensitive issues that affect the relationships between their communities.
It aims to hold dialogues with opponents, to confront and not to avoid, to promote awareness, create a safe space for healing memories, increase tolerance and inclusion, work on conflict resolution and help all towards a peaceful closure.
The Armenian-Kurdish-Turkish Dialogue began in 2015, the centennial of the Armenian genocide, when a group of students from Lebanon organized a hike to the Musa Dagh Mountain in Turkey to honor the ‘Musa Ler’ 1915 resistance. The group included Armenians, Turks and Kurds, and they decided to dialogue. In 2016 the AKT Dialogue was launched at the Caux Forum and has been held annually in collaboration with Initiatives of Change.
At the 2018 conference, AKT participants launched an initiative to promote dialogue in their own communities. The Armenian-Kurdish-Turkish Peace Initiative (AKTPI) is tackling the long historical disputes between and within their communities. It aims to hold dialogues with opponents, to confront and not to avoid, to promote awareness, create a safe space for healing memories, increase tolerance and inclusion, work on conflict resolution and help all towards a peaceful closure.
With:
- Arshalouys TENBELIAN (Lebanon), Policy Scientist and Advocate/ Core Member of the Armenian-Kurdish-Turkish Peace Initiative
The Caux Democracy Forum 2025 offers a dedicated programme to empower young changemakers (ages 13-18) to explore and revitalize democratic values through interactive learning, outdoor activities, and real-world applications.
Each day focuses on a core value:
💡 We Are One Humanity – Discover how our shared experiences strengthen democracy.
⚖️ Integrity – Learn how personal and collective integrity can drive real change.
🤝 Trust – Build strong relationships through dialogue, respect, and teamwork.
🔥 Courage – Stand up for democracy in the face of division and injustice.
This is more than a programme—it’s a movement. Connect with like-minded young changemakers, gain the confidence to lead, and be part of shaping a future where democracy thrives!
partnerorganisationen
zum gleichen Thema
Caux Forum für innere Entwicklungsziele 2025: Workshopsorganisator.inn.en gesucht
Sie möchten Ihre Inspiration, Ideen und Fähigkeiten an andere Teilnehmenden des Caux Forums für innere Entwicklungsziele (28. Juli - 1. August) in diesem Sommer in Caux weitergeben? Wir freuen uns au...
Demokratie: eine Frage der Wahl und der Mitsprache
„In einer Demokratie trägt jeder und jede von uns die Verantwortung, sich zu engagieren, zuzuhören und einen Beitrag zu leisten. Es geht um mehr als ein politisches System. Es geht um Wahlmöglichkeite...
Europa: Mentalität der Vielfalt
Die spanische Journalistin Victoria Martín de la Torre interessiert sich leidenschaftlich für Europa, Vielfalt und interreligiöse Beziehungen. Nach 15 Jahren als Pressesprecherin der Fraktion der sozi...
Was bedeutet Heimat?
Inmitten der eskalierenden Konflikte unserer Welt erweist sich Kunst als mächtige Kraft, die falsche Vorstellungen in Frage stellt und positive Perspektiven fördert. Die zentrale Rolle von Künstlerinn...
Theorie im Geschäftsleben in die Praxis umsetzen
On 25 - 28 January, some 60 CEOs and other senior staff came together under Chatham House Rules to share personal experiences on how to balance a sustainable business with integrity and trust. Executi...
Caux Forum 2024: Save the Date!
Save the date für das Caux Forum 2024! In diesem Sommer führt Caux Initiativen der Veränderung in Zusammenarbeit mit Initiatives of Change International und mit Unterstützung weiterer zivilgesellschaf...
Die Lücke in den globalen Bemühungen um Frieden und Demokratie schliessen
Die Eröffnungsfeier des Caux Forums 2023 gab mit dem Thema "Demokratie stärken: Vom Trauma zum Vertrauen" den Ton der folgenden Konferenzen an. Entdecken Sie den ausführlichen Bericht und erleben Sie ...
Sinn und Harmonie durch Musik und den Caux Palace
"Es ist so seltsam, dass man den Menschen beibringt, an Gott zu glauben, aber nicht, an sich selbst ". Die Reise der Musikerin Tsvetana Petrushina ist eine inspirierende Geschichte über die Suche nac...
Caux Forum 2023: Save the Date
Wir freuen uns, dass das Caux Forum im nächsten Sommer wieder in Caux stattfinden kann! Erfahren Sie mehr und merken Sie sich das Datum vor! ...
Arpan Yagnik: Berge erklimmen
Arpan Yagnik, ein Teilnehmer der letztjährigen Konferenz Kreatives Leadership und Teammitglied des IofC Hub 2021, spricht mit Mary Lean über Kreativität, Angst und Berufung. ...
Young Ambassadors Programme 2021: Zuhören lernen
Als die indonesische Jurastudentin Agustina Zahrotul Jannah bei Google auf das Young Abassadors Programme (YAP) stiess, war sie aufgeregt und enttäuscht zugleich: aufgeregt, weil sie hoffte, dass es i...
Ein achtsamer Lebensstil ohne Müll
Wie wurde Sofia Syodorenko Teil der Zero-Waste-Bewegung und was bedeutet sie ihr? Sie ist Vorsitzende von Foundations for Freedom und Vertreterin der Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine. Während des Caux-Dial...
‘Wo Trauer beginnt – Brücken schlagen nach der Bombe von Brighton’: Ein Live-Interview mit Patrick Magee
Am 25. August 2021 fand die zweite Veranstaltung der Reihe „Stories for Changemakers“ statt, ein Interview mit Patrick Magee, der 1984 eine Bombe im Grand Hotel in Brighton platzierte, die fünf Mensch...
Ein Netzwerk zur Schaffung einer sicheren und nachhaltigen Zukunft
Die Sommerakademie über Klima, Land und Sicherheit 2021 brachte 29 Teilnehmende aus 20 Ländern zusammen. Von Ägypten und dem Senegal bis zu den Vereinigten Staaten und Thailand öffneten sich in der le...
Eine Welt in Gefahr neu gestalten
Der Caux Dialog über Umwelt und Sicherheit (CDES) 2021 fand vom 20. bis 30. Juli zum zweiten Mal in Folge online statt und umfasste drei offene Plenarsitzungen und sieben Workshops. Die diesjährigen D...
Alle Events zum Thema
zurück
Caux Democracy Forum 2025 - Programme
programme
Dienstag, 08. Juli
14:30 - 15:45
Theatre
Opening Ceremony
MODERATION & INTRODUCTION: Exploring the Caux Forum 2025 - Methods and Mindset
- Ignacio PACKER (UK/Spain/Switzerland), Executive Director Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
- Jean-Marc VIGNOLI (France), violinist
WELCOME WORDS
- Jacqueline COTÉ (Canada/Switzerland), President Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation
REIMAGINING DEMOCRACY(IES) - Youth Perspectives
- Hajar BICHRI (Morocco), Creative Leadership, from our parallel youth democracy programme "Reimagining Democracy(ies), introducing a short film presenting their fresh perspectives and hope.
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
ADDRESS by Council of Europe Representative
- Ambassador Francesca Camilleri VETTIGER (Malta), Chair of the Committee of Ministers’ Deputies, Malta's Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
- Philippe LAZZARINI (Switzerland), UNWRA Commissioner-General
A TIME TO REFLECT
- Joseph DEISS (Switzerland), Swiss Economist and Politician, former President of the Swiss Confederation and former President of the United Nations General Assembly
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
EXPLORING PERSONAL CHANGE & WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CAUX FORUM 2025
- Ignacio PACKER, Executive Director Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
15:45 - 16:15
Main Hall
Refreshments
16:15 - 17:45
Parallel Sessions on: Integrity, Trust & Courage
Participants choose one of the three sessions at the front desk when arriving at the Caux Palace (colour cards)
SESSION 1: REVITALIZING DEMOCRACY - INTEGRITY
Help us explore together the role of integrity as a democratic value. Bring your experience to the table and share your stories as we un pack the complex and timely question regarding the importance of integrity in revitalising democracy.
WHERE: The Galleries (4th floor wing next to entrance hall)
WITH:
- Ambassador Christian GUILLERMET-FERNÁNDEZ (Costa Rica), Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the United Nations in Geneva
____________________________________________________________________________________
SESSION 2: REVITALIZING DEMOCRACY - TRUSTt
We would love to hear from you! Join the conversation and explore with us the pathways towards (re)building trust to strengthen and revitalise democracy.
WHERE: Main Hall (4th floor)
WITH:
- Ambassador Nathalie CHUARD (Switzerland), Director of DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
- Roohullah SHINWARI (Afghanistan), Head of External Relations at AFA
- Anas ANSAR (Bangladesh), Senior Researcher at the Arnold-Bergstraesser-Institut, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Jordan DAVIS (USA), RTS Correspondent in the USA and host of “Democracy! Démocratie!”
CO-MODERATION:
- Ignacio PACKER, Executive Director Caux Initiatives of Change
- Sidra RASLAN (Syria), Creative Leadership & Amplify Impact Partner Sustainability Program Support and Community Lead at HP
____________________________________________________________________________________
SESSION 3: REVITALIZING DEMOCRACY - COURAGE
Share your insights and experiences as we explore what it means to live thoughtfully, responsibly and courageously in a fast-changing world.
WHERE: Caux Palace Theatre (4th floor)
WITH:
- Godfrey MWAMPEMBWA aka GADO (Kenya), Graphic journalist, Cartoonist, Animator & TV Producer
-
Konstantine GAGNIDZE (Georgia), Founder & President of JEF Georgia
-
Khaled (pseudonym), youth from Lebanon
CO-MODERATION:
- John BOND (Australia/UK), Journalist & Author, Initiatives of Change
- Manuela GARAY (Canada), Creative Leadership
17:45 - 20:00
Belle Epoque, Caux Palace Esplanade & Main Hall
Cultural & Networking Activities
ART EXHIBITIONS - VERNISSAGE
Where: The Galleries (4th floor wing next to entrance hall) & Caux Palace Esplanade (gardens)
"Dialogues on Humanity"
An exhibition produced thanks to a partnership between Photo Elysée - Lausanne, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
____________________________________________________________________________________
"Democracy? What democracy?!"
An exhibition with press cartoons by Godfrey MWAMPEMBWA aka GADO (Kenya) and Nadia KHIARI, alias Willis from Tunis (Tunisia).
____________________________________________________________________________________
"Nuclear Cries Through Innocent Eyes"
A powerful art exhibit that brings to life the emotional and generational impact of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands—seen and expressed through the eyes of young Pacific Islanders. A a collaboration between the Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, and the Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI).
More about our exhibition and their artists
____________________________________________________________________________________
RECEPTION including the Inauguration of the CAUX PEACE PARK
Where: Main Hall (4th floor)
WITH:
- Jacqueline COTÉ (Canada/Switzerland), President Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation
- Olivier GFELLER (Switzerland), Mayor of Montreux
- Andreas LARENTZAKIS (Australia), Executive Director IIPT - International Institute for Peace through Tourism
More information about the Caux Peace Park as part of the Global Peace Parks
19:00 - 20:30
Dining Room
Buffet Dinner
20:30 - 22:00
Theatre
Concert: Licia Chery & Raoul Baumann
With:
- Licia CHERY (Switzerland/Haïti), Author, Singer, Composer, Publisher & Presenter
- Raoul BAUMANN (Switzerland), Composer, Arranger & Producer
Organised with the support of the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation
22:00 - 22:30
Chapel
Songs for Peace, Unity & Reconciliation Songs (Taizé Songs)
With:
- Tsvetana PETRUSHINA, Singer, Composer, Vocal Coach
Mittwoch, 09. Juli
07:00 - 07:30
Caux Palace Esplanade (garden)
Greeting the Day Ceremony & Planting of the Caux Peace Park Tree
With:
- Lewis CARDINAL (Canada), Leader of the Global Indigenous Dialogue
- Timothy MARSHALL (USA), Board Chairman International Institute For Peace Through Tourism (IIPT)
More information about the Caux Peace Park as part of the Global Peace Parks Initiative
07:30 - 08:00
Main Hall - Bay Window
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
Enjoy a moment of quiet, inspiration and music by the bay window in the Main Hall, with a breathtaking view of the rising sun on the Swiss mountains and the lake.
07:30 - 08:30
Dining Room
Breakfast
09:00 - 10:45
Main Hall
Personal Stories & Conversations: Integrity
With:
- Marina LITVINENKO (Russia), Public Speaker and Justice Campaigner
and others. Stay tuned.
Co-Moderators:
- Sophie KAYES (UK), Human Rights Advocate & Campaigner
- Daniel CLEMENTS (UK), Creative Leadership initiative for young leaders
10:45 - 11:15
Coffee & Tea Break
11:15 - 12:15
Community Rooms
Community Groups
Community Groups are a core part of the Caux Democracy Forum experience, helping to build a sense of unity and shared purpose—“Let’s do this together!”
Meeting three times during the Caux Democracy Forum (9–11 July, 11:15–12:15), these small, diverse groups of around 15 participants offer a space to reflect on the plenary themes, exchange ideas, and learn from one another’s lived experiences.
Guided by a community group facilitator, each session creates a safe, respectful environment where deep conversations can flourish and real connections begin.
With ground rules rooted in trust, inclusion, and care, these groups invite you to be fully present, listen openly, and speak from the heart—if and when you feel ready and are often a great place to forge new and inspiring friendships.
12:00 - 13:30
Dining Room
Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Free Time
14:30 - 16:00
Welcome to our Thematic Tracks, Common Cause Groups...and more!
THEMATIC TRACK 1 - HEALING THE WOUNDS OF THE PAST
How does it work?
- Build your own afternoon agenda
- Mix and match sessions freely
____________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 1 - HEALING THE WOUNDS OF THE PAST
Facing Dictators : The Power of Truth over Tyranny
With:
- Marina LITVINENKO (UK/Russia), Public Speaker & Justice Campaigner
- Shahida TULANGAYEVA (Uzbekistan), Producer & Director
- Natalia ARNO (Russia), Founder & President of Free Russia Foundation
Co-Moderators:
- Sophie KAYES (UK), Human Rights Advocate & Campaigner
- Jonas TRUNEH (UK), Creative Leadership initiative for young leaders
____________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 2 - TOWARDS A THRIVING ECONOMY FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET
Artificial Intelligence, Inner Growth and the Future of Democracy
With:
- Dr Cecilia CANNON, Managing Director, PolySinc (remotely)
- Asheesh KHANEJA (India), Innovation Catalyst, Caux Initiatives of Change
- Tea MUSTAC (Croatia), Data Protection & AI Governance Expoert, Spirit Legal
Moderator:
- Sandra UWANTEGE HART (USA/Rwanda), Tech4Good Strategist, Polisync
____________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 3 - PEOPLE FOSTERING SOCIETAL COHESTION
Promoting Democracy Dialogues – Constructive Conversations
Resource person :
- Heinrich PICK (Germany), Managing Director Elfgenpick & board member IofC Germany, and his experience with democracy dialogues in the city of Augsburg/Germany.
Co-Moderators:
- Christoph SPRENG (Switzerland), IofC International’s representative to the Council of Europe
- Dr Laurie JOHNSTON (USA), Professor of Theology, Emmanuel College, Boston/USA
____________________________________________________________________
CULTURAL MEDIATION WORKSHOP
Creative Voices, Democratic Choices : How the Arts and Culture strengthen Democracy – “Dialogues on Humanity”
Organisers :
- Yvan LOEHLE (Switzerland), Head of Protection, Humanitarian Competence Centre, Swiss Development Cooperation
- Anne-Catherine SUTERMEISTER (Switzerland), Head of Community Engagement, Arts & Training Programmes for Switzerland, Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation
16:00 - 17:00
Terrace
Tea Break
17:00 - 18:30
THEMATIC TRACK 1
Resisting Repression, Imagining Justice - Guinea, Military Rule, and the Fight for Accountability
With:
- Ibrahima DIALLO (Guinea), Founder of the Maison de la Démocratie et des Droits de l'Homme (M2DH)
- Mathieu POURCHIER (France), Executive Director, Tournons la Page
Moderator:
- Sophie KAYES (UK), Human Rights Advocate & Campaigner
____________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 2
With:
- Hironori YANO (Japan), Chair Caux Round Table Japan
- Hiroshi ISHIDA (Japan), Executive Director, Caux Round Table Japan
Co-Moderators:
- Mark GOYDER (UK), Founder Director of Tomorrow’s Company
- Sarah NOBLE (Canada/Switzerland), Head of Global Engagement, Caux Initiatives of Change
____________________________________________________________________
MORE COMMON CAUSE GROUPS
- Voices on the Map: Voices from Palestine (with: Allan-Charles Chipman, IofC USA)
- Reimagining Democracy(ies), leadership programme for young leaders, by Creative Leadership
- Young Changemakers Programme
- Armenian-Turkish-Kurdish Dialogue
- Caux Round Table Japan
- A Vision for Initiatives of Change's Global Priorities, by IofC International (with: Peter Rundell, IofC)
18:30 - 19:30
Dining Room
Evening Meal
20:00 - 21:00
Rooms to be confirmed
Caux Candlelight Conversations
Step into the heart of the Caux Democracy Forum with our signature Candlelight Conversations—an inspiring evening experience designed to spark deep, authentic dialogue.
Set in softly lit rooms at the Caux Palace, these sessions create a serene and reflective atmosphere for meaningful exchanges. Participants select a discussion group based on a topic that resonates with them, each guided by an experienced conversation lead and supported by a facilitator to ensure a smooth and enriching experience.
With intentionally small group sizes and a focus on trust-building, the Caux Candlelight Conversations offer a unique opportunity to go beyond the surface, share perspectives, and be part of conversations that truly matter.
22:00 - 22:30
Chapel
Songs for Peace, Unity & Reconciliation Songs (Taizé Songs)
With:
- Tsvetana PETRUSHINA, Singer, Composer, Vocal Coach
Donnerstag, 10. Juli
07:00 - 07:30
Caux Palace Esplanade (garden)
Greeting the Day Ceremony
With:
- Lewis CARDINAL (Canada), Leader of the Global Indigenous Dialogue
07:30 - 08:00
Main Hall - Bay Window
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
Enjoy a moment of quiet, inspiration and music by the bay window in the Main Hall, with a breathtaking view of the rising sun on the Swiss mountains and the lake.
07:30 - 08:30
Dining Room
Breakfast
09:00 - 10:45
Main Hall
Personal Stories & Conversations: Trust
With:
- Stay tuned for our speakers
Co-Moderators:
- Sarah Noble (Canada/Switzerland), Head of Global Engagement, Caux Initiatives of Change
- Maruee PAHUJA (India), Creative Leadership
10:45 - 11:15
Coffee & Tea Break
11:15 - 12:15
Community Rooms
Community Groups
12:00 - 13:30
Dining Room
Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Free Time
14:30 - 16:00
THEMATIC TRACK 1
________________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 2
With:
- Farai MAGUWU (Zimbabwe), Executive Director, Centre for Natural Resource Governance
________________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 3
Sustained Actions : Communities with a Purpose
Resource person :
- Allan-Charles CHIPMAN (USA), Executive Director IofC USA, with the experience in the city of Richmond, VA/USA
Co-Moderators:
- Christoph SPRENG (Switzerland), IofC International’s representative to the Council of Europe
- Dr Laurie JOHNSTON (USA), Professor of Theology, Emmanuel College, Boston/USA
________________________________________________________________________
COMMON CAUSE GROUP: CONFLICTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - PERSPECTIVES FROM FRANCE
SESSION 1: Restoring Mutual Understanding and Recognition as a Prerequisite for Trust
At the heart of Initiatives of Change’s philosophy is the belief that healing begins with acknowledging the inner motives, emotions, and prejudices of all those affected by conflict. To overcome division, the traumas and feelings of fear, insecurity, racism, injustice, betrayal, hatred, powerlessness, despair, and manipulated identities must first be heard and understood.
With:
- Radjaa ABU DAGGE, Geostrategic Advisor
- Janine ELKOUBY, Professor of classical literature and former vice-president of the Jewish Consistory of the Bas-Rhin
- Pierre HASKI, Journalist (pre-recorded speech)
- Yoav LEVY, Teacher of biblical studies and specialised in Hebrew texts
and others
Moderator:
- Brahim HAMMOUCHE (France), Head of the Psychiatry Department, Metz-Thionville Hospital, former Member of Parliament Moselle/France
16:00 - 17:00
Terrace
Tea Break
17:00 - 18:30
THEMATIC TRACK 1
From Wounds to Bridges: Overcoming Enmity and Reclaiming Connection
With:
- Oleg ORLOV (Russia), Laureate of the 2019 Sakharov Prize & Co-Chair of Nobel Peace Prize winning Memorial Human Rights Centre (video address)
- Oleksandra MATVIICHUK (Ukraine), Human Rights Defender working on issues in Ukraine and the OSCE region and heading the human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties, which was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize (video address)
Moderator:
- Sophie KAYES (UK), Human Rights Advocate & Campaigner
________________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 2
How to Create a Thriving Economy
With:
- Mark GOYDER (UK), Founder Director of Tomorrow’s Company
________________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 3
Working for Good Democratic Governance
Resource persons :
- Fabrice DALONGEVILLE (France), Independent Consultant & Mayor of Auger-Saint-Vincent, on his experience on civic engagement & good governance in France
- Christoph SPRENG (Switzerland), IofC International’s representative to the Council of Europe, with experiences at the Council of Europe and International Labour Organisation.
Moderation:
- Dr Laurie JOHNSTON (USA), Professor of Theology, Emmanuel College, Boston/USA
________________________________________________________________________
CULTURAL MEDIATION WORKSHOP
Creative Voices, Democratic Choices : How the Arts and Culture strengthen Democracy – “Democracy? What Democracy?”
Organisers :
- Godfrey MWAMPEMBWA (GADO) (Kenya), Cartoonist & Artist
- Anne-Catherine SUTERMEISTER (Switzerland), Head of Community Engagement, Arts & Training Programmes for Switzerland, Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation
________________________________________________________________________
COMMON CAUSE GROUPS
- Reimagining Democracy(ies), leadership programme for young leaders, by Creative Leadership
- Young Changemakers Programme
- Armenian-Turkish-Kurdish Dialogue
- Caux Round Table Japan
- A Vision for Initiatives of Change's Global Priorities, by IofC International (with: Peter Rundell)
18:30 - 19:30
Dining Room
Evening Meal
20:00 - 21:00
Main Hall
Filmscreening & Panel Discussion: "Les Doléances" - The Voices of Citizens: Betweewn Grievances and Participation
With:
- Dilara BAYRAK (Switzerland), Lawyer & Member of Grand Council of Geneva, Switzerland
- Allan-Charles CHIPMAN (USA), Executive Director of Initiatives of Change USA
- Fabrice DALONGEVILLE (France), Independent Consultant & Mayor of Auger-Saint-Vincent (France)
Moderator:
- Jordan DAVIS (USA), RTS Correspondent in the USA and host of “Democracy! Démocratie!”
22:00 - 22:30
Chapel
Songs for Peace, Unity & Reconciliation Songs (Taizé Songs)
With:
- Tsvetana PETRUSHINA, Singer, Composer, Vocal Coach
Freitag, 11. Juli
07:00 - 07:30
Caux Palace Esplanade (garden)
Greeting the Day Ceremony
With:
- Lewis CARDINAL (Canada), Leader of the Global Indigenous Dialogue
07:30 - 08:00
Main Hall - Bay Window
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
Enjoy a moment of quiet, inspiration and music by the bay window in the Main Hall, with a breathtaking view of the rising sun on the Swiss mountains and the lake.
07:30 - 08:30
Dining Room
Breakfast
09:00 - 10:45
Main Hall
Personal Stories & Conversations: Courage
With:
- Farai MAGUWU (Zimbabwe), Executive Director, Centre for Natural Resource Governance
Co-Moderators:
- John Bond (Australia/UK), Journalist & Author, Initiatives of Change
- Sawsan RASLAN (Syria), Creative Leadership
10:45 - 11:15
Coffee & Tea Break
11:15 - 12:15
Community Rooms
Community Groups
12:00 - 13:30
Dining Room
Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Free Time
14:30 - 16:00
THEMATIC TRACK 1
Where the Past Still Bleeds: A Workshop on Memory, Healing, and Reconciliation
With:
- Arshalouys TENBELIAN (Lebanon), Communications Specialist & Co-Chair Kurdish-Armenian-Turkish Dialogue
Moderator:
- Sophie KAYES (UK), Human Rights Advocate & Campaigner
________________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 2
________________________________________________________________________
COMMON CAUSE GROUP: CONFLICTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - PERSPECTIVES FROM FRANCE
SESSION 2: Religions, both Instruments of Conflict and Potential Sources of Peace
In this region, where the three major monotheistic religions originated, spirituality can be both exploited for political ends and harnessed as a powerful force for healing and reconciliation. This round table will explore how religious traditions contribute to conflict, but also how they can serve as bridges to peace and understanding.
With:
- Hervé Élie BOKOBZA, Theologian & Writer
- Ghaleb BENCHEIKH, Islamologist & President of the Foundation of Islam in France
- Claire REGGIO, Teacher & Trainer, Aix-Marseille University & Domuni Universitas
- Antoine ARJAKOVSKY, Director of Research, Collège des Bernardins, Paris
and others
Moderator:
- Brahim HAMMOUCHE (France), Head of the Psychiatry Department, Metz-Thionville Hospital, former Member of Parliament Moselle/France
16:00 - 17:00
Terrace
Tea Break
17:00 - 18:30
THEMATIC TRACK 1 / COMMON CAUSE GROUP: CONFLICTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - PERSPECTIVES FROM FRANCE
SESSION 3: Building International Awareness of the Middle East Conflicts
This session will focus on the role of civil society and European nations in fostering a shared global consciousness around these conflicts. It will explore how to rehumanise international relations, galvanise social energy, and give real substance to human rights and solidarity.
With:
- Rafaël TYSZBLAT (France), Mediator & Trainer in Interfaith and Inter-identity Dialogue
- Bertrand BADIE (France) (pre-recorded speech), Political Scientist & Expert in International Relations
- Alain MICHEL (Switzerland), Co-founder & President of ÉquiLibre, Founder of Hommes de Parole
- DR. Peter SHAMBROOK (UK), Independant Scholar, Author & Historical Consultant at the Balfour Project
and others
Moderator:
- Brahim HAMMOUCHE (France), Head of the Psychiatry Department, Metz-Thionville Hospital, former Member of Parliament Moselle/France
________________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 2
With:
- Claudine HAENNI (Switzerland), Leadership Skills Trainer for people in Myanmar
Moderator:
- John BOND (Australia/UK), Journalist & Author, Initiatives of Change
________________________________________________________________________
THEMATIC TRACK 3
Pioneering Minority Right : The Bonn-Copenhagen Declarations
A presentation & conversation with:
- Christoph SPRENG (Switzerland), IofC International’s representative to the Council of Europe
Moderator:
- Dr Laurie JOHNSTON (USA), Professor of Theology, Emmanuel College, Boston/USA
________________________________________________________________________
COMMON CAUSE GROUPS
- Reimagining Democracy(ies), leadership programme for young leaders, by Creative Leadership
- Young Changemakers Programme
- Armenian-Turkish-Kurdish Dialogue
- Caux Round Table Japan
- A vision for Initiatives of Change's Global Priorities, by IofC International (with: Peter Rundell)
18:30 - 19:30
Dining Room
Evening Meal
20:00 - 21:00
Main Hall
Caux's got Talent!
MC:
Creative Leadership youth initiative
22:00 - 22:30
Chapel
Songs for Peace, Unity & Reconciliation Songs (Taizé Songs)
With:
- Tsvetana PETRUSHINA, Singer, Composer, Vocal Coach
Samstag, 12. Juli
07:00 - 07:30
Caux Palace Esplanade (garden)
Greeting the Day Ceremony
With:
- Lewis CARDINAL (Canada), Leader of the Global Indigenous Dialogue
07:30 - 08:00
Main Hall - Bay Window
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
Enjoy a moment of quiet, inspiration and music by the bay window in the Main Hall, with a breathtaking view of the rising sun on the Swiss mountains and the lake.
07:30 - 08:30
Dining Room
Breakfast
09:00 - 10:45
Main Hall
Personal Stories & Conversations: Hope
With:
- Peter RUNDELL, Initiatives of Change International
- Participants from the Creative Leadership programme "Reimagining Democracy(ies)"
- Teenagers & young adults from the Caux Young Changemakers Programme
- Rafaël TYZBLAT, Mediator & Trainer in Interfaith and Inter-identity Dialogue, Initiatives of Change France
- Armenian-Turkish-Kurdish Dialogue
- Caux Round Table Japan
Moderator:
- Viviane STRAUB (Germany/UK), Creative Leadership
10:45 - 11:15
Main Hall
Tea & Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:15
Main Hall
Closing Ceremony & Open Mic
12:00 - 13:30
Dining Room
Lunch
from 12:15 onwards -
Departures