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Anticipating Human Rights Risks in Neurotechnology: New Guidance for States and Businesses

Human Rights Neurotechnology
Two new working papers emphasize the importance of anticipating the potentially profound human rights risks associated with the development of neurotechnology

New Working Paper Reframes Military Expenditure as a Human Rights Issue

Human Rights Research and Policy
This paper calls for greater transparency, parliamentary oversight, and human rights impact assessments of defense budgets.

New Working Paper Examines How the Targeting and Repression of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities in Russia Impacts Human Rights

Human Rights Research and Policy
Our recent working paper examines how the targeting and repression of SOGI minorities in the Russian Federation functions as a core component of Russia’s authoritarian playbook

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

Education Human Rights International Humanitarian Law
Recognising the importance of hands-on professional experience we have developed an extensive internship programme for our full-time LLM-MAS students.

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

Research and Policy
This paper examines the role of social movements and civil society organizations in the promotion and monitoring of UNDROP.

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

Research and Policy
The aim of this publication is to present the definition of the right to food and the obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill this right, without discrimination.

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

Human Rights Neurotechnology and Human Rights
The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights recently hosted an online symposium addressing the governance of neurotechnologies.

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

Human Rights International Humanitarian Law Research and Policy
War WATCH brings together the Geneva Academy’s legal expertise and systematic research into a single, user-friendly platform

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

Research and Policy
Authored by Emma Bapt and Adam Day, our recent research explores how authoritarianism represents a structural risk multiplier for human rights decline and conflict.

Our 2025 Student Study Trips to Kosovo and Armenia

Education Human Rights International Humanitarian Law
Students enrolled in our full-time MAS Programmes have the opportunity to undertake study trips to compliment their studies at the Geneva Academy.