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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

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

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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

Role of Social Movements and Civil Society Organizations in the Promotion and Monitoring of UNDROP

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Christophe Golay

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.

Le droit à l’alimentation dans le canton de Vaud : Pour une transition juste vers des systèmes alimentaires durables

December 2025

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Christophe Golay, Emilia Richard

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