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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.

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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

Launch of the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs RegionalCourse on the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism.

Launch of the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs RegionalCourse on the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism. The Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, will launch, on Friday, 7November 2025, the Regional Advanced Training Course on the Universal Periodic Review(UPR) mechanism, held in parallel with the 50th session of the UPR, at

Statements Delivered by the Geneva Institute for Human Rights Before the UN Human Rights Council

Statements Delivered by the Geneva Institute for Human Rights Before the UN Human Rights Council Statements Delivered by the Geneva Institute for Human Rights Before the UN Human Rights Council GIHR Delivers Official Statements Before the UN Human Rights Council (2025) The Geneva Institute for Human Rights (GIHR) delivered two official interventions before the United