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Geneva, 20 June 2026

Geneva, 20 June 2026 “Until Everyone is Safe” World Refugee Day 2026 arrives at a moment when the promise of safety is being tested across the world. Seventy-five years after the adoption of the 1951 Refugee Convention, that promise remains among the clearest commitments the international community has made to itself: that those forced to

Geneva, 18 June 2026

Geneva, 18 June 2026 On the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, GIHR Calls for Stronger Legal Frameworks and Sustained Commitment to Human Dignity The Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs reaffirms its commitment to combating hate speech and protecting the rights and dignity of all persons, without discrimination. On the occasion of

Statement of the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs

Statement of the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs on the Occasion of the International Human Solidarity Day On the occasion of the International Human Solidarity Day, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 December, the call is renewed to uphold a fundamental human value upon which relations among peoples are

Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs

Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs On the occasion of the International Migrants Day The eighteenth of December of each year marks the International Migrants Day, a day proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000 as an international day for migrants. It also coincides with the adoption of the International Convention

The Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs participated in the 18th Forum on Minority Issues, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 27–28 November 2025.

The Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs participated in the 18th Forum on Minority Issues, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 27–28 November 2025. This year’s Forum focused on addressing barriers to peaceful coexistence, recognizing the full contributions of minorities to society, and amplifying minority voices in peacebuilding, accountability, and

The Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs participated in the 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, held in Geneva from 24 to 26 November 2025, under the theme “Accelerating Action on Business and Human Rights amid Crises and Transformations.”

The Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs participated in the 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, held in Geneva from 24 to 26 November 2025, under the theme “Accelerating Action on Business and Human Rights amid Crises and Transformations.” The Forum convened governments, businesses, civil society, and international organizations to discuss

Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Statement on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Statement on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women On 25 November 2025, the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999, to mobilize global action to end

Regional Training Course on the Universal Periodic Review Concludes in Geneva.

Regional Training Course on the Universal Periodic Review Concludes in Geneva. The regional training course on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism concluded on Tuesday evening, 11 November 2025, at the headquarters of the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs (GIHRHA). Organized on the sidelines of the 50th session of the UPR and in conjunction with the discussion of Libya’s

Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Sign Cooperation Agreement with the Libya’s National Council for Liberties and Human Rights.

Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Sign Cooperation Agreement with the Libya’s National Council for Liberties and Human Rights. Business consultants provide management consulting to help organizations improve their performance and efficiency. These professionals analyze businesses and create solutions while also helping companies meet their goals. Business owners should consider hiring business consultants

Regional Advanced Training Course on the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism Kicks Off in Geneva.

Regional Advanced Training Course on the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism Kicks Off in Geneva. The Geneva Institute for Human Rights (GIHR) launched on Monday, 8 November 2025, the Regional Advanced Training Course on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, held on the sidelines of the 50th session of the UPR and the discussion of Libya’s periodic report. The course will run for

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