Geneva Nonviolent Communication Practice Group

Geneva Peace Walk 2026

Sun, Sep 20 · 2:00 PM CEST

Place des Nations,, Place des Nations, Genève, CH

Geneva Peace Walk 2026
One Humanity
Silent and Non-Violent March
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace
There is no path to peace,
peace is the path

Objective: to generate, in the present moment, a collective energy of serenity and stability for ourselves, our loved ones, and the world.

You are welcome to join us throughout the walk!

This event, in English: NVCGeneva.ch/peacewalk
Évènement Meetup équivalent, en français: NVCGeneva.ch/marchepaix
Spread the flyer (currently in French only, please request if necessary for you): NVCGeneva.ch/peacewalk-flyer
Social networks:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1637113774463950
https://telegram.me/s/GVA_David/459
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7498648635874865152

Program:
• 2:00 p.m. gathering at Place des Nations
• start of the walk from Place des Nations. A slow march without banners, slogans, or flags.
• upon arrival at Perle du Lac, next to the Science History Museum / Chaloupe à Vapeur (used to be barje des Sciences): Sit-in for peace (silent meditation)
• Artistic animation by the artist Anima

When we look at the world, it is easy to see the divisions, hatred, discrimination, fear, and greed that give rise to conflicts and wars, devastating so many human lives, as well as animal and plant life, and the Earth itself.
Ecological disasters are multiplying, our biosphere is threatened, and we realize that we are all interdependent.

“We must learn to live as brothers and sisters, or we will all perish together as fools.” Martin Luther King

This is why it seems vital and urgent to us to commit ourselves without taking sides, to come together, to walk side by side, in silence, in peace, harmony, and fraternity, in order to bear witness together, with our peaceful steps, that “there is no path to peace, that peace is the path.” (Gandhi)
Beyond cultures, beliefs, and borders, this citizen initiative is open to everyone, in a universal and inclusive approach.
This march is organized in the spirit of nonviolence as practiced by Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Thich Nhat Hanh.
It is a march without flags, slogans, or banners.
We are not marching for a distant or future peace. We are marching to encounter peace in the present moment, with every step, with every breath.
We are marching to generate and radiate an energy of peace here and now, within ourselves, among those who walk with us, for the Earth and for the world.

A heartfelt call to march together for peace, solidarity, dignity, and love of all living things.

March originated from:
Mouvement de la Paix du Grand Genève
organized with the following associations:
Be the love
Heartfulness
Initiatives of change – Caux Foundation
Jai Jagat Geneva
Love force
NVC Geneva
Pax Christi International
Plum Village

Partners:
AIODD : Alliance internationale des Objectifs de Développement durable
Anima- artiste who kindly offered us his artwork for the 2026 poster
Brahma Kumaris
Childrens Right to Health care (CHR)
Fondation Kofi Annan
Geneva Peace Walks
Globethics
ONG AISA- founder of the International Day of Living Together in Peace (JIVEP)
ONG les Arbres du bonheur
Non violence- APRED
Ville de Genève- TBC

[IN-PERSON & ONLINE] NVC Geneva Book Club

Tue, Sep 22 · 8:00 PM CEST

chez David Laou, rue Daubin 14, Genève, al, CH

NVC Book Club was founded in 2021 with the aim of reading Marshall Rosenberg's book "Nonviolent Communication – A language of Life" together. We continue to integrate our own needs with the content of the book.

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You may join the videoconference with either:
• permanent shortcut http://NVCGeneva.ch/zoom
• Meetup event link to "Online event"
• using the Zoom Meeting ID 922 005 2018 and passcode NVC
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General introduction:

Creating a group dedicated to the book gives us an opportunity to make space for discussions whilst reading together. It aims to support a deeper learning and understanding of the NVC language, which we believe will enrich the learning process in life and indeed in situations which we would like to compassionately communicate with others.

Through previous sessions, we learnt that it was important to meet the current needs of participants. As we continue to evolve the group and journey through the book together, we would like to invite participants to share anything that resonates when reading passages in the book. Understandably we may therefore share more than we read in some sessions. This can also serve as to guide and prepare us for online and/or live sessions with a co-facilitator.

Afternoon sessions are fortnightly on a Monday afternoon at 15:15
Evening sessions are fortnightly on a Tuesday evening at 20:00

On Tuesdays, the schedules are according to our collective inspirations, starting with:
• 20:00 check-in
• 20:10 following the flow of the reading
• 20:50 announcing the chair for the next session
• 20:55 check-out

If you want to attend these book club sessions but are unable to attend either the afternoon or the evening sessions listed, please contact us at: bookclub@NVCGeneva.ch or Georgia Knower on Meetup.

We’d love to hear from you! Let us know when you’re able to participate, even if it is outside of our sessions. We are open to suggestions and looking forward to continuing an inspiring, connecting, and nurturing space through several time zones. Here’s to an NVC-filled world!

Practical information:

If you are brand-new to NVC, please read or watch an introduction so you can come with questions and the first ideas about it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7TONauJGfc
If participants wish to follow along with the reading, we suggest getting a copy of the book. However, if you do not wish to get a copy right away or at all, you are welcome to listen to the reading and join in the discussions.

Please feel invited to express and share any concerns, suggestions, questions regarding donations (expenses for Zoom, Meetup, NVC Geneva website), we are open to hearing from you!
https://NVCGeneva.ch/giving

Subtitles: closed captioning is available to all participants, please request us to activate the automatic speech recognition feature if needed.

[IN-PERSON & ONLINE] NVC Geneva Book Club

Mon, Sep 28 · 3:15 PM CEST

chez David Laou, rue Daubin 14, Genève, al, CH

NVC Book Club was founded in 2021 with the aim of reading Marshall Rosenberg's book "Nonviolent Communication – A language of Life" together. We continue to integrate our own needs with the content of the book.

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If you're not coming in presence, you may join the videoconference with either:
• permanent shortcut http://NVCGeneva.ch/zoom
• using the Zoom Meeting ID 922 005 2018 and passcode NVC
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General introduction:

Creating a group dedicated to the book gives us an opportunity to make space for discussions whilst reading together. It aims to support a deeper learning and understanding of the NVC language, which we believe will enrich the learning process in life and indeed in situations which we would like to compassionately communicate with others.

Through previous sessions, we learnt that it was important to meet the current needs of participants. As we continue to evolve the group and journey through the book together, we would like to invite participants to share anything that resonates when reading passages in the book. Understandably we may therefore share more than we read in some sessions. This can also serve as to guide and prepare us for online and/or live sessions with a co-facilitator.

Afternoon sessions are fortnightly on a Monday afternoon at 15:15
Evening sessions are fortnightly on a Tuesday evening at 20:00

On Mondays, the schedules are according to our collective inspirations, starting with:
• 15:15 space is open, particularly for newcomers or anyone wishing to share ahead of the check-in
• 15:30 check-in
• 15:40 following the flow of the reading
• 16:15 consolidation of current discussion/place in the chapter,conclusion of topic with space for its continuation at the following session; proceed to check-out
• 16:30 proposed finishing time

If you want to attend these book club sessions but are unable to attend either the afternoon or the evening sessions listed, please contact us at: bookclub@NVCGeneva.ch or Georgia Knower on Meetup.

We’d love to hear from you! Let us know when you’re able to participate, even if it is outside of our sessions. We are open to suggestions and looking forward to continuing an inspiring, connecting, and nurturing space through several time zones. Here’s to an NVC-filled world!

Practical information:

If you are brand-new to NVC, please read or watch an introduction so you can come with questions and the first ideas about it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7TONauJGfc

If participants wish to follow along with the reading, we suggest getting a copy of the book. However, if you do not wish to get a copy right away or at all, you are welcome to listen to the reading and join in the discussions.

Please feel invited to express and share any concerns, suggestions, questions regarding donations (expenses for Zoom, Meetup, NVC Geneva website), we are open to hearing from you!
https://NVCGeneva.ch/giving

Subtitles: closed captioning is available to all participants (both in presence and online), please request us to activate the automatic speech recognition feature if needed.

[IN-PERSON & ONLINE] Empa-theater “Game Changers” ─ body image / perf in sports

Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PM CEST

Espace de quartier Jonction, Rue Michel-Simon, 1205 Genève, Switzerland, Genève, GE, CH

[Syncing with the #WorldAnimalDay | en partenariat avec la semaine de la santementale.ge.ch - personnes francophones non anglophones, aussi bienvenues !]

Practice on the theme of putting body image and athletic performance myths into perspective including a group screening of the documentary film “The Game Changers” ─ see https://gamechangersmovie.com

Following the group screening (1h25 duration), there will be an empathetic discussion session moderated by David Laou. And just after that, at 20:30 a compassionate social event 🧺.

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If you're not coming in presence, you may join the videoconference with either
• permanent shortcut http://nvcgeneva.ch/zoom
• using the Zoom Meeting ID 922 005 2018 and passcode NVC

We invite those who are interested to gather in person starting at 17:50 in the room to participate in the video screening at 18:00, followed by the empathy exercise, which will be led on-site—both of which will also be accessible via videoconference.
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General introduction:
We will study and apply together Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in English. This is a revolutionary way of relating authentically with yourself and others through building consciousness around: Empathy and Self-Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Freedom, Self-Expression among other essential elements!
The goal is to grow our capacity to communicate and exist in Truth from the Heart.
Practical information:
If you are brand-new to NVC, you may enjoy watching an introduction so you can come with questions and the first ideas about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7TONauJGfc
At 18:00 we will be online and in presence in Geneva to welcome participants, offer a general introduction and answer questions for newcomers before the actual practice session starts at 14:00.
Suggested donation is 5+ CHF for the expenses of Zoom, Meetup, website and NVC Geneva, you may find details here: http://nvcgeneva.ch/giving
Subtitles: closed captioning is available to all participants (both in presence and online), please request us to activate the automatic speech recognition feature if needed.

The schedule is:
• 17:50 Welcome and technical tests (useful if you're not familiar with the videoconferencing tool Zoom), Q&A (useful if this is your first contact)
• 18:00 Brief introduction for those new to NVC
• 18:10 Opening rounds
• 18:15 Group screening of the film “The Game Changers” (original English version with French subtitles)
• 19:40 Welcoming feelings and guided empathy exercise
• 20:20 Closing rounds
• 20:30 Finished / optional shared meal