Past Events

Treaty Body Follow Up Sierra Leone Event

Strengthening Human Rights Through Regional Engagement: Lessons from the Treaty Body Follow-Up Review Pilot Series

28 June 2024, 13:15-14:30

This side-event to the 36th Annual Meeting of the Treaty Bodies Chairpersons aims to present the findings of the Geneva Human Rights Platform Treaty Body Follow-Up Review Pilot Series.

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paper people Event

Establishing Effective Helpdesks on Business and Human Rights

26 June 2024, 14:00-15:00

Organized by the Geneva Human Rights Platform, in co-operation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Geneva office and OHCHR, this panel discussion will examine how helpdesks on business and human rights that can overcome practical challenges.

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Marco Sassoli Event

Event to Honour Professor Marco Sassòli on the Occasion of his Retirement

14 June 2024, 10:00-20:00

Organised in partnership with the University of Geneva and Henry Dunant Prize Foundation, this event will pay tribute to the rich career of Professor Marco Sassòli.

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Hands and Data Human Rights Conversations

The Emergence of Open-Source Information and Intelligence: What Challenges and Opportunities for UN Special Procedures?

10 June 2024, 12:30-14:00

This Human Rights Conversation will explore the potential of Open-Source Information and Intelligence in advancing the work of UN Special Procedures, identifying and analysing challenges and risks, and assessing how they could be mitigated.

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UN CEDAW Election Event

Public Presentation of Candidates to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

21 May 2024, 13:30-15:00

Organized by the Geneva Human Rights Platform in co-operation with TB-Net, IWRAW Asia Pacific and GQUAL, this online event will provide an opportunity for the nominated candidates to present themselves.

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KlimaSeniorinnen vs. Switzerland: Relevance for UN human rights mechanisms Human Rights Conversations

KlimaSeniorinnen vs. Switzerland: Relevance for UN human rights mechanisms

15 May 2024, 12:30-14:00

Organized by the Geneva Human Rights Platform in co-operation with Center for International Environmental Law this event will explore the significance of this ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.

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AI Image of Military Person using a drone Event

Artificial Intelligence in Military Decision Making: Legal and Humanitarian Implications

14 May 2024, 18:30-19:45

Co-hosted by the ICRC and the Geneva Academy, at the ICRC headquarters in Geneva, this event aims to disseminate key findings on the use of artificial intelligence in military decision making.

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UN CRPD Committee Event

Public Presentation of Candidates to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

14 May 2024, 14:00-16:00

Organized by the Geneva Human Rights Platform in co-operation with TB-Net, International Disability Alliance and GQUAL, this online event will provide an opportunity for the nominated candidates to present themselves.

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Human Rights Committee Event

Public Presentation of Candidates to the United Nations Human Rights Committee

29 April 2024, 16:00-18:00

Organized by the Geneva Human Rights Platform in co-operation with TB-Net, CCPR Centre and GQUAL, this online event will provide an opportunity for the nominated candidates to the United Nations Human Rights Committee to present themselves.

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A hand on a wire fence Event

Recognition of Gender Apartheid as an International Crime: Significance and Challenges

18 April 2024, 18:00-19:30

This panel will address crucial questions surrounding the necessity of a legal framework for gender apartheid under international law.

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