Past Events

A U.S. Army Soldier, assigned to 3rd Infantry Division, fires an M4 at a weapons range at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, Aug. 30, 2017. Military Briefings

Law and Policy of Targeting in Military Operations

9 November 2017, 19:00-20:30

Chris Jenks, Assistant Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law, Texas, will address issues related to law and policy of targeting in military operations.

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Book Launch: ‘The Accountability of Armed Groups under Human Rights Law’

8 November 2017, 18:30-20:00

This event marks the launch of Dr Katharine Fortin’s new book ‘The Accountability of Armed Groups under Human Rights Law’.

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2017 Graduation Ceremony Event

2017 Graduation Ceremony

27 October 2017, 18:00-22:00

Congratulations to all our students who gratuated this year!

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Coverpage of the Geneva Conventions and of a book on the Islamic Law of War IHL Talks

International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law: What are the Challenges for Humanitarian Practitioners?

18 October 2017, 12:30-14:00

What does Islamic law say about international humanitarian law notably in relation to the protection of civilians, the prohibition against indiscriminate attacks, the protection of property or the treatment of prisoners of war?

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Portrait of Professor Geoff Gilbert Event

Opening Lecture of the Academic Year: The Political Participation of Refugees and Other Displaced Persons in their Country of Nationality and in the Host State

10 October 2017, 18:15-19:45

In this opening lecture, Professor Geoff Gilbert will discuss how, as conflict and repression end and states move towards a period of transition, those who have been displaced can participate in the restoration process.

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Codes on a computer Event

Current Challenges in Cyber Operations

4 October 2017, 18:15-20:00

This panel will address current challenges related to cyber operations. Panelists will discuss some of the conclusions and implications of Tallinn 2, take stock of where we stand and what challenges remain.

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Coverpage of the book ‘Out of the Shadows’ Event

Out of the Shadows: Recommendations to Advance Transparency in the Use of Lethal Force

27 September 2017, 18:00-19:30

This event will evaluate 15 years of U.S. counterterrorism strikes, analyse recent developments, and assess the Trump Administration’s approach to the use of force, transparency, and accountability.

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Caravana por la Transparencia Event

Side Event and Book Presentation: Fighting Corruption with a Human Rights-Based Approach

18 September 2017, 12:15-14:00

Panelists will address the relationship between human rights (HR), good governance and anti-corruption and make practical recommendations for effectively using HR mechanisms in anti-corruption efforts.

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Room XII at the Palais des Nations Improvised Explosive Devices

Informal Consultations on Improvised Explosive Devices: Presentation of our Platform

31 August 2017

Our Executive Manager Kamelia Kemileva presented our platform on IEDs at the informal consultations on IEDs organized by France and Colombia.

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Libya,  Misrata.Tripoli street after heavy fighting has taken place. IHL Talks

Special Panel on Libya

29 June 2017, 18:00-19:30

This IHL Talk, organized with the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), will discuss the legal and political challenges faced by the country, including the protection of migrants and the role that different actors play in terrorism networks.

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