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The Arms Trade and International Law: Addressing Compliance Gaps

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Record of the Expert Seminar held at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights on the 8-9 December 2025

Geneva Academy Talk - Right to Water: Humanization Trends in International Water Law and Contemporary Challenges

Thursday 19 March 2026, 18:00-19:30
This event will assess the impact of the humanization trend by examining the parameters of the right to water and other factors.

New Working Paper Identifies Regulatory Gaps in UN Draft Instrument on Private Military and Security Companies

International Law Private Military and Security Companies Research and Policy
This paper critically examines the Fifth Draft of the proposed United Nations instrument regulating PMSCs and calls for stronger international legal standards.

Weapons, Private Military and Security Companies, and International Law: A Critical Analysis of the Fifth Draft of the United Nations Instrument on PMSCs

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

The paper critically analyses the Fifth Draft of the proposed UN instrument regulating PMSCs and identifies key legal and regulatory gaps that could allow PMSCs to undermine international weapons control frameworks if left unaddressed.

Nikoloz Mosidze

Apply to Our Online Executive Master - MAS in International Law in Armed Conflict

Education Human Rights International Humanitarian Law
Applications are now open for our online Executive Master – Master of Advanced Studies in International Law in Armed Conflict.

Professor Cécile Aptel Appointed as New Executive Director of the Geneva Academy

On 1 February 2026, Professor Cécile Aptel joined the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights as the Executive Director.

New IHL in Focus Report - A Global Legal Assessment of Serious IHL Violations

IHL in Focus International Humanitarian Law Research and Policy
Our new global analysis examining the most serious violations of international humanitarian law

War WATCH – IHL in Focus Report – July 2024 to December 2025

February 2026

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

A global analysis examining the most serious violations of international humanitarian law from July 2024 to December 2025.

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

Guiding Principles for States on Human Rights and the Responsible Use of Neurotechnology

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

This paper supports States in meeting their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfil human rights in the development, regulation, and use of neurotechnology.

Sjors Ligthart, Timo Istace

Guiding principles for businesses on protecting human rights throughout the neurotechnology lifecycle

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

This paper recognises the central role of private actors in the neurotechnology sector and provides practical guidance on their responsibilities.

Timo Istace, Sjors Ligthart

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.

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War WATCH: Episode 3 - Syria: The Search for Accountability After Assad

Online since:
Host Juliette Graf meets Mohammad Al Abdallah, Executive Director of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre to discuss Syria's dual accountability crisis one year after Assad's fall.

Reframing Military Expenditure as a Human Rights Issue: Normative Constraints under the ICESCR

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Florence Foster

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

Invisible Citizens: How Targeting and Repression of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities in Russia Impacts Human Rights

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

A summary of the working paper examining how the targeting and repression of sexual orientation and gender identity minorities in the Russian Federation functions as a core component of Russia’s authoritarian playbook.

Emma Bapt, Rose Sandford

Invisible Citizens: How Targeting and Repression of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities in Russia Impacts Human Rights

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

This paper examines how the targeting and repression of sexual orientation and gender identity minorities in the Russian Federation functions as a core component of Russia’s authoritarian playbook.

Emma Bapt, Rose Sandford

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.

Rule of Law in Armed Conflicts (RULAC)

January 2008 - Present
Our longest running research project, providing independent and authoritative legal classifications of situations of armed conflict worldwide

Geneva Human Rights Platform

January 2018 - Present
Dedicated to supporting dialogue, coordination, and cooperation in the field of human rights protection and governance

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.

El papel de los movimientos sociales y de las organizaciones de la sociedad civil en la promoción y el seguimiento de la UNDROP

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Law and Human Rights

Christophe Golay

Le rôle des mouvements sociaux et des organisations de la société civile dans la promotion et le suivi de l’UNDROP

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Christophe Golay