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Executive Master of Advanced Studies in International Law in Armed Conflict: What Students Say – Christian Viegelahn

Testimonial
Daniel Fyfe, Human Rights Officer at OHCHR, tells about his experience taking our Executive Master of Advanced Studies.

Call for Papers – AHRI Conference 2026

Human Rights Research and Policy
The 2026 Annual Conference of the Association of Human Rights Institutes (AHRI) coincides with the 60th anniversary of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), both adopted in 1966. The year…

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.

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

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.