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
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
A new working paper, ‘AI Decoded: Key Concepts and Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Human Rights and SDG Monitoring’, has been published by the Geneva Human Rights Platform. The field of human rights and SDG monitoring has been transformed in recent years by the introduction of digital tracking tools and databases. The rapid advancement of … Continued
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
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
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new Research Brief authored by Dr. Christophe Golay, which examines the role of the United Nations (UN) Working Group (WG) on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas. This Research Brief is available in English, French and Spanish. It is part of … Continued
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
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
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
Each year, the Geneva Academy sends a team of students to the Jean-Pictet Competition. Participating in this leading moot court is a life-changing experience and it is an integral part of our programmes, the Master of Advanced Studies – LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and the Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional … Continued