Join us for UN Watch’s 2026 Annual Gala featuring renowned French-Iranian journalist, author, and filmmaker Abnousse Shalmani, and leading author, intellectual, and defender of free speech and women’s rights Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
Abnousse Shalmani is a fearless European voice against fundamentalism and authoritarianism. Born in Tehran, she was forced into exile as a child and raised in Paris, where she immersed herself in history and literature. She went on to build a distinguished career in journalism and film. Today, she is a leading defender of freedom of expression and women’s rights, renowned for her sharp wit and bold opinions.Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a leading author, intellectual, and courageous defender of free speech and women’s rights. Born in Somalia, she has built a reputation for confronting difficult truths, earning Time magazine’s recognition as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. A former member of the Dutch Parliament, she has been an outspoken critic of Islamist oppression. Her work challenges conventional thinking and continues to shape the global debate on freedom, faith, and the rights of women.VIP Ticket
CHF 1,000
Includes invitation to private cocktail and photo op with keynote speaker.
Standard Ticket
Regular Price: CHF 300
Early Bird Price: CHF 240
Young Professional
(under 35)
Regular Price: CHF 180
Early Bird Price: CHF 140
Student (under 25)
Regular Price: CHF 80
Early Bird Price: CHF 60
Leadership Table
CHF 3,000
Host a table of ten friends who would love to support the work of UN Watch.
Next Generation Table
CHF 800
UN Watch selects and brings ten young and bright students who are dedicated to the cause of UN Watch to attend the Annual Gala and network with influential guests.
Early Bird tickets are discounted Gala Dinner tickets and are only available for purchase until Sunday, May 3, 2026. All tickets must be purchased in full prior to the event. Early Bird tickets are non-refundable. Regular tickets are only refundable for cancellations made in writing and emailed to gala@unwatch.org by May 17, 2026.
For sponsorship opportunities, please email: gala@unwatch.org