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GIHR Marks Four International Days: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Countering Hate Speech, Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Supporting Refugees

GIHR Marks Four International Days: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, CounteringHate Speech, Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Supporting Refugees The Geneva Institute commemorates the international observances of 15, 18, 19, and 20 June2026 with a reaffirmation of its commitment to human dignity, protection, and accountability The week of 15 to 20 June 2026 brings

GIHR Participates in the First Week of the 62nd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council

GIHR Participates in the First Week of the 62nd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council The Geneva Institute engaged actively in the opening week of the Human Rights Council’s 62nd session, held from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Geneva. The Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs participated in the first week

GIHR Statement on World Refugee Day 2026

GIHR Statement on World Refugee Day 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

GIHR Statement on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2026

GIHR Statement on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech 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

GIHR Statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026

GIHR Statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026 Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Calls for Renewed Global Commitment to Protect Older Persons On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs (GIHR) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the protection of the

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

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