The Supervisory Committee – composed of the Rector of the University of Geneva, the Director of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and of two professors nominated by them – is our main supervisory body. It nominates the Geneva Academy’s Director, approves our annual budget as well as all decisions related to the financing of the institution.
Rector, University of Geneva
Director, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
We are a leading education institution in international humanitarian law, human rights and transitional justice.
Our research examines issues that are under-explored, need clarification, or are unconventional, experimental or challenging.
We provide training and short courses for professionals who want to deepen their expertise in a specific issue.
Our events provide a critical and scholarly forum for experts and practitioners to debate topical humanitarian, human rights and transitional justice issues.
Our RULAC online portal monitors today more than 110 armed conflicts and provides information about parties, the latest developments, and applicable international law. Some of these conflicts make the headlines, others do not. Some of them started recently, while others have lasted for more than 50 years.
Marco Roscini is a leading expert in international law of armed conflict, the use of force in international law, and international cyber security law and has published widely in the field of international security law.
Kyryl Savin/Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Discover our resources and what our experts say about the situation in Ukraine, with regular updates to include new events, articles and comments!