Fifth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Side Event

Date, Time and Time Zone17 April 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 (CET, Geneva time)

Organizing EntityBafing Projects, AIG (Association des Ivoiriens de Genève)

Language(s)Bilingual – English and French

FormatOnline event (link to be provided upon confirmation)
Registration:  https://forms.gle/UqQT2d8XUtgsatq98

Description This bilingual side event highlights youth of African descent as agents of change in a world where race continues to shape lived realities. Moderated by Emerald Agulanna, Head of Events at Bafing Projects and DBA candidate at Geneva Business School, the discussion will feature emerging voices including Nathan Pache and Samira Ibrahim. The event will explore how a new generation of changemakers carries forward the legacy of history while shaping inclusive futures. By centering youth perspectives, it aims to foster dialogue, recognition and actionable pathways toward justice, identity and empowerment.

Speakers and Moderator-Emerald Agulanna – Head of Events, Bafing Projects; DBA Candidate, Geneva Business School (Moderator)
-Nathan Pache – Candidate for Youth Presidency, Association des Ivoiriens de Genève
-Samira Ibrahim – Master Candidate, Graduate Institute Geneva
-Additional youth speakers to be confirmed

Main Organizer ContactName: EMERALD AGULANNA Email: [email protected]

Additional Information This event is part of a broader initiative titled “From Recognition to Transmission”, a three-part journey connecting institutional dialogue, cultural expression and youth education. It includes a cultural celebration in Geneva on 18 April 2026 ( inscriptions here: https://forms.gle/jPcwjD6CAAUw6uUr7 )and an in-person youth conference at Collège de Claparède on 23 April 2026 (inscription here: https://forms.gle/Dy7uLQQBcWqXVTfD7 ), extending the impact of the Permanent Forum beyond its formal session.


11. Website / Registration Link https://forms.gle/UqQT2d8XUtgsatq98