The Geneva Platform on International Crimes and Justice is the Geneva Academy’s integrated hub for research, expertise, policy engagement and training relating to atrocity crimes, accountability mechanisms, prevention, protection and non-recurrence.
Building on the Geneva Academy’s long-standing engagement in international criminal law, international humanitarian law and human rights, the Platform brings together research initiatives, expert dialogue, conferences, policy discussions, and training activities aimed at fostering informed engagement between academia, policymakers, practitioners, international organisations, civil society actors and affected communities.
As part of the Geneva Academy’s broader research and policy engagement activities, the Platform contributes to the promotion and effective implementation of international law applicable to atrocity crimes, accountability processes and transitional situations.
The Platform combines academic excellence with practical relevance and serves as a space for thematic and cross-cutting engagement between academics, diplomats, practitioners, judges, prosecutors, international organisations, civil society actors, and affected communities.
The Geneva Platform on International Crimes and Justice develops activities and initiatives relating to a broad range of legal and policy challenges, including, but not limited to:
- Genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression;
- Accountability mechanisms at the international and domestic levels;
- International courts and tribunals;
- Transitional justice and post-conflict processes;
- Prevention and non-recurrence of atrocity crimes;
- Protection of affected populations and vulnerable groups;
- Peace processes and international criminal justice;
- Documentation and investigation of international crimes;
- The interaction between peace negotiations and criminal justice processes;
- Transitional justice mechanisms and post-conflict reconstruction;
- Emerging technologies and international criminal justice.
The Platform promotes both thematic and cross-cutting engagement in collaboration with States, international organizations, academic institutions, research centres, practitioners, and civil society actors.
The Geneva Platform on International Crimes and Justice serves as a hub for research projects in the field of atrocity crimes, accountability, prevention and non-recurrence.
The Geneva Platform on International Crimes and Justice serves as a hub for specialized events, such as book launches, conferences, expert discussions and consultations, expert meetings and seminars in the field of atrocity crimes, accountability, prevention and non-recurrence.
Expert Discussions and Consultations:
The Geneva Human Rights Platform serves as a hub for specialized training and educational activities in the field of human rights.
Learning activities developed in connection with the Geneva Academy’s broader educational programmes, include:
Summer Intensive Courses
Accountability for Atrocity Crimes
Transitional Justice and Structural Violence: Making Connections
“Voices from the Ground” Series:
This series of events aims to connect Geneva Academy students with practitioners engaged into fostering accountability and justice in response to gross human rights violations and international crimes.
