AGM and Luncheon

Guest of Honor:  Kurt Pelda, Journalist 

Join us on Tuesday, October 22, at 11.45 at the Haus zum Rüden

 

The Harvard Club of Switzerland is delighted to invite you to its Annual Meeting followed by the Luncheon presentation by Kurt Pelda on:

Journalism in War Zones

 

Meet Our Guest

Philip Robinson

Kurt Pelda is a renowned Swiss journalist with a distinguished career spanning decades. His reporting has taken him to the frontlines of conflicts worldwide, where he has witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of war and political unrest. Pelda began his journalistic journey in Afghanistan at 19, establishing himself as a fearless war correspondent. He has since worked for esteemed publications such as the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Financial Times Deutschland, and Weltwoche, contributing insightful and thought-provoking articles on various international issues.

Pelda's commitment to journalistic integrity and his unwavering pursuit of truth have earned him numerous accolades. He was awarded the Swiss Human Rights Award in 2014 and was named Journalist of the Year in 2018. His work has been instrumental in shedding light on humanitarian crises, corruption, and human rights abuses, making him a respected voice in the global media landscape.


 

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When:

11:45AM Tue 22 Oct 2024, Europe/Zurich timezone

Where:

Haus Zum RĂ¼den
Limmatquai 42
Zurich, ZH 8001 Switzerland

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