For 80 years, the veto power in the UN Security Council has been the subject of constant debate. Join us for a timely film screening and discussion that brings together leading experts, diplomats, and scholars to explore the veto’s historical legacy, current challenges, and future prospects in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. This special event is organised by the Kofi Annan Foundation, the Geneva Graduate Institute, and the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations Office in Geneva. Tracing its historical roots, the film argues that the veto has often been misused to block collective action in response to grave international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The film screening (2025, 57 minutes, in English with French subtitles) will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation:Discussants