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Author: Clémence Enjelvin

Author: Clémence Enjelvin

New Research Brief Examines the Relationship Between Digital Technologies and Their Misuse in Surveillance, Cyberattacks, and Disinformation Campaigns

By Clémence Enjelvin

Digital platforms empower civic engagement and activism, but also pose serious risks, such as government surveillance, targeted cyberattacks, and sophisticated disinformation tactics. Ransomware attacks on healthcare systems, government networks, and infrastructure illustrate how cyber threats can disrupt essential services and national security. Disinformation campaigns, amplified by AI-generated deepfakes and bot-driven misinformation, have been used to … Continued

Strengthening Diplomacy: GHRP Training Course Enhances Engagement with UN Human Rights

By Clémence Enjelvin

The Geneva Human Rights Platform (GHRP) kicked off 2025 with its annual training course for Geneva-based diplomats. The training, co-organized with the support of the Swiss FDFA, welcomed a group of 19 diplomats representing all regional groups and was specifically designed to deliver profound and pragmatic insights into multilateralism and the functioning of the UN … Continued

AI and Human Rights in the Intelligent Age: GHRP in Davos

By Clémence Enjelvin

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025, the Geneva Human Rights Platform (GHRP) contributed to key discussions on AI, human rights, and sustainable digital governance. Invited to speak at the House of Pioneers, hosted by AEIR, Dr. Domenico Zipoli, Project Coordinator at the GHRP, presented insights on the intersection of digital human rights tracking tools, … Continued

New Research Brief Evaluates the Effectiveness of GDPR in Mitigating Risks Associated with the Distinctive Nature of Neurodata

By Clémence Enjelvin

Advances in neurotechnology (NT) have driven the growing collection and processing of neurodata – data related to the structure and functioning of the human brain – across various societal domains. The development and use of NTs heavily depend on neurodata to ensure device functionality (e.g., neurofeedback monitors or brain-computer interfaces) and to enhance performance by … Continued

Our 2025 Pictet Team

By Clémence Enjelvin

Natasha Floodgate, Geeta Mahapatra, and Thijs van der Horst – enrolled in our two Master of Advanced Studies programmes: the LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, and the Master in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law – will represent the Geneva Academy at the 2025 edition of the Jean-Pictet Competition, taking … Continued

Minority Rights in Russia, China, India, Egypt and Hungary Examined in New Research Brief

By Clémence Enjelvin

In our latest research brief, ‘The “War on Minorities” Under the Guise of Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism‘, Beatrice Meretti, Research Assistant at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, critically explores how, under the guise of national security, governments misuse counter-terrorism (CT) and preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) laws and … Continued

Internships at the Geneva Academy: Preparing Our Students for the Future

By Clémence Enjelvin

At the Geneva Academy, we offer our students a variety of academic and practice-oriented learning opportunities. Recognising the importance of hands-on professional experience for a career in international law and humanitarian work, we have developed a solid Internships Programme. This programme often serves as a valuable stepping stone in their professional journeys, in international humanitarian … Continued

New Research Brief examines the implementation and global impact of the UNGA Environment Resolution

By Clémence Enjelvin

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new Research Brief authored by Dr. Baïna Ubushieva, which examines the implementation and global impact of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 76/300 recognizing the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment (HR2HE). Resolution 76/300 as a catalyst for transformative changes worldwide Although … Continued