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Author: tim

Author: tim

New Research Brief Examines the Role of Social Movements and Civil Society Organizations in the Promotion and Monitoring of UNDROP

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We are pleased to announce the publication of a new Research Brief authored by Dr. Christophe Golay, which examines the role of social movements and civil society organizations in the promotion and monitoring of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP). This Research Brief is available in English, French and Spanish. It … Continued

New Publication Outlines Concrete Recommendations to Implement the Right to Food in the Canton of Vaud

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The right to food was recognized in the 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which Switzerland ratified in 1992. However, this right is not recognized in the Swiss Federal Constitution. Measures taken in Switzerland to tackle food insecurity—an issue that has worsened since the Covid-19 crisis, with for example 12’,000 people … Continued

Navigating Ethical and Legal Challenges – Symposium on Neurotechnologies and Human Rights

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The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights recently hosted an online symposium addressing one of the most pressing challenges at the intersection of emerging tech and human rights: the governance of neurotechnologies. Held on December 8, 2025, this panel discussion brought together international experts to explore how States, civil society, healthcare professionals … Continued

War WATCH: A New Platform to Track, Assess and Monitor Armed Conflicts and Civilian Harm

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Understanding the legal and humanitarian dimensions of today’s armed conflicts is increasingly challenging. Information is often fragmented, civilian harm remains insufficiently documented, and the rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) are frequently misunderstood. Today, the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights launches War WATCH, a new portal that brings together up-to-date analysis … Continued

Working Paper explores how authoritarianism represents a structural risk multiplier for human rights decline and conflict

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Authored by Emma Bapt and Adam Day, our recent research explores how authoritarianism represents a structural risk multiplier for human rights decline and conflict. As authoritarian practices expand across regions, reversing decades of human rights progress, the Working Paper, ‘The Slippery Slope of Authoritarianism – Using Human Rights to Anticipate and Prevent Conflict,’ offers a … Continued

Our 2025 Student Study Trips to Kosovo and Armenia

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Students enrolled in our full-time MAS Programmes have the opportunity to undertake study trips to compliment their studies at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. Organised by the students themselves,  with support from our Head of Education and the Student Office, they aim to visit a country or region where they … Continued

Geneva Academy Hosts Expert Workshop on ‘Genocide in War’

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The Geneva Academy brought together leading scholars and practitioners for a closed expert workshop titled “Genocide in War”, examining the complex legal and conceptual relationship between armed conflict and genocide. The event was co-convened by Professor Paola Gaeta, Director of the Geneva Academy, and Professor Giulia Pinzauti, Leiden University. Held in a hybrid format, the one-day … Continued

GHRP’s Work on Digital Human Rights Tracking and AI for Human Rights Monitoring Discussed Across the Globe

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At opposite ends of the world – in Anchorage and Athens – the Geneva Human Rights Platform (GHRP) continued to bring its expertise on digital transformation and human rights monitoring to global audiences. Through its ongoing work on Digital Human Rights Tracking Tools and Databases (DHRTTDs) and the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in … Continued

Join Our Online Meetings for Prospective Students

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The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights will hold two online information sessions to present its Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) programmes for the 2025–2026 academic year. The sessions will provide prospective students with detailed insights into our Master of Advanced Studies programmes — including our renowned LLM – MAS in International Humanitarian … Continued

Bridging Human Rights and Data Science at the 2025 Latsis Symposium

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The 2025 Latsis Symposium on Science for Global Development and Humanitarian Action, organized by ETH for Development (ETH4D), gave prominent space to human rights issues — through two events co-organized by the Geneva Human Rights Platform (GHRP) and the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich (CSS), with contributions from the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) … Continued