Founding President
Rezalliance

« The various forms of harassment and discrimination cause profound trauma at the individual, organisational, and societal levels. It is essential to act on all fronts — preventing cases, supporting victims, and strengthening organisational governance. This is how we protect both the integrity of individuals and the reputation of the organisations that employ them. » Joëlle Payom 

Former Director at European Network Against Racism (ENAR)

« There is an economic cost to exclusion for the society, it is important to have a day which puts the focus on these issues, to become more aware about the complexity, the expression and the prevalence of these issues. » Kim Smouter

Journalist, TV and radio presenter,
director and writer

« A common day during which we would reflect on the implications of harassment in the professional context. » Rokhaya Diallo

Deputy General Director
Fédération des Entreprises Romande Genève

« Everything must be done to fight against all forms of discrimination and harassment within companies and society in general. It is a noble and essential mission. » Olivier Sandoz

President
Medical Women International Association (MWIA)

« The future of inclusive excellence should be a mindset that we imbibe and a lifestyle that we practice every day.» Eleanor Nwadinobi

Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office to the EU and the Benelux countries

Minister of Employment and Vocational Training
Government of the Brussels-Capital Region

Co-Director
Swiss Federal Office for Gender Equality 

«The economic autonomy of women is at the heart of public equality policies in Switzerland and international standards in this area. This undoubtedly requires equal, safe, and sustainable employment conditions.» Stéphanie Lachat 

Chief Executive Officer
Fédération des Entreprises Romandes Genève (FER Genève)

«This day holds great significance, as the quality of a professional environment cannot be measured solely by numbers and performance indicators, but also – and perhaps above all – by how each person is valued and heard. The world of work must be a space of respect, equity, and inclusion, where everyone, regardless of their background, gender, identity, or journey, has their rightful place.» Arnaud Bürgin

Legal Specialist, Violence, Harassment and Non-Discrimination
International Labour Organization

« Together we can build a world of work based on dignity and respect for all. » Valentina Beghini

Expert en Ressources Humaines
Talent ☆ Culture ☆ Strategy

« Neutralising biases is not difficult at all, if we look at them as concrete actions at our own level. It is obvious to me that too many talents are underutilized because we consider only part of the population. For me, there is no question of depriving ourselves of 100% of the talents available!» Frode Hvaring

Journalist – Le Temps

« The International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the Workplace holds crucial importance in a context where discrimination, abuse of power, and psychological violence remain all too frequent realities. It provides an essential platform for exchange to raise awareness, prevent, and encourage best practices in the workplace. » Marie-Amaëlle Touré

Founder of the UNESCO Chair for a Culture of Economic Peace, Senior Professor, Research Fellow at CTI Princeton

« The business world has long forgotten that the very purpose of the economy is to serve the common good by strengthening the social fabric. The challenge is how to move from an economy that sees the world as an object of exploitation to a world that is a subject of relationships. Strengthening our ability to ‘learn from elsewhere – learn from others’ is fundamental. Difference should not be seen as a wall that divides, but as a ‘between,’ a space for meeting and exchange. » Dominique Steiler

Neurosurgery resident
Co-organizer of the 2026 edition of the International Day #24May

«As a physician, I have learned that we do not treat bodies alone, but human beings. Harassment and exclusion leave invisible, deep wounds that weaken lives and shatter trajectories. This Day is essential because it reminds us that dignity is non-negotiable, and that performance is meaningless if it is built at the expense of respect. Building a more humane world of work means protecting what matters most: trust, safety, and the possibility for everyone to exist fully.» Camil Bourhila

Director – Geneva Hotel School

« As a Norwegian and a leader, I support this International Day because equality and respect are never guaranteed. In the face of the resurgence of dominance-driven behaviors and harassment, we must safeguard the progress achieved, ensure women have their full place in leadership, and build organizations that are ever more inclusive. » Suzanne Welle

Founder – Nomads Foundation

« This day is crucial for breaking the silence, transforming our vulnerabilities into collective strengths, and affirming that no glass ceiling justifies getting hurt. » Sabrina Cohen Dumani

Medical student
Elected 2025 – 2029 to the Assembly of the University of Geneva

« Medical students build their future professional practices during their training. As future doctors, this day is important because it invites us to become aware — from the very beginning of our training and through contact with healthcare teams — of the biases that can influence our practices, both in relationships among healthcare professionals and in the doctor–patient relationship. Identifying these biases is essential to avoid reproducing them and to contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and caring work environment, for the benefit of both healthcare professionals and patients.» Mariam Al Aridhee

Multi-entrepreneur & Director of
Made In Geneva & OAMI Collective

«The International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the world of work is essential because it sheds light on realities that are still too often minimised or made invisible. It serves as a reminder that everyone must be able to work in a professional environment that is safe, respectful and dignified. It is also an opportunity to draw on our experiences, share testimonies and expertise, and mobilise a quality network in order to bring forth concrete and lasting solutions for more inclusive workplaces. The edition organised in the City of Geneva over recent years is truly exceptional, as it creates a valuable space for dialogue, collective reflection and impact.» Perrine Yabi