The Path to Peace and Security

An international seminar about the prospects of international peace and security, and how the United Nations can contribute to global peaceful co-existence.

Is the path to peace paved by economic sanctions and military action? Or is it built through dialogue and international cooperation? What are the greatest threats to international peace and security? And how can small countries like Denmark contribute to maintain international peace and security?

Denmark has been elected to the UN Security Council for two-years, starting 1 January 2025. The Security Council is one of UN’s most powerful bodies. But what is the purpose and role of the Security Council? How successful has the UN been in maintaining world peace? And how can the effectiveness of the Security Council be strengthened?

Sunday 17 November, 15:00-18:00h, the International People’s College invites you for a lively and educational debate about the prospects of international peace and security, moderated by Clement Kjærsgaard.

Programme:

15:00: Welcome and song (Nelima Lassen and Thomas Luffe)

15:10: Opening remarks (Clement Kjærsgaard)

15:15: The role, members and functions of the Security Council – Holger K. Nielsen, Special Representative for Denmark’s Candidature to the UN Security Council and former Minister for Foreign Affairs.

16:00: Coffee break

16:15: The power and opportunities of the Security Council – Ellen Margrethe Løj, previous Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations, represented Denmark on the Security Council 2005-2006

17:00: A debate about the possible paths to peace and security – moderated by Clement Kjærsgaard

17:30: Closing remarks (Clement Kjærsgaard)

17:45: Tapas and drinks in the lounge

The debate will be in English. The price per person is 100 DKK, including refreshments, light tapas and a glass of wine. Payment with credit card on arrival. Please register by sending an email to event@ipc.dk.

The International People’s College is a Danish Folk Highschool in Elsinore, established a peace initiative in 1921, in the wake of World War I, based on the idea that if people from countries that had been former enemies in war could live, work, and study together it would foster mutual respect, acceptance and peace. Read more about International People’s College.