Human rights should be essential drivers of national policy in every nation in the world. The Geneva Centre recognizes that increased awareness about the importance of human rights is the first and most important step we can take in this direction.
The Centre follows and participates in the United Nations meetings of the human rights mechanisms, where it delivers oral statements, produces reports and engages in advocacy activities. To raise awareness about human rights, the Geneva Centre also produces written statements on the occasion of international commemorative days, issues position papers, shares summary reports of international webinars and conferences, and regularly produces videos linked to pressing human rights issues.
UN HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL – 62ND SESSION
The Geneva Centre closely monitored the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in June-July 2026.
HRC61 ADOPTION OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
This report provides a detailed analysis of draft resolutions of the Human Rights Council.
HRC61 URGENT DEBATE ON PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN INTERNATIONAL ARMED CONFLICTS
This report provides a summary of the positions expressed during the urgent debate of the Human Rights Council. It reflects the diversity of views presented by States, United Nations mandate holders, and other participants.
HUMAN RIGHTS RECOGNITION AWARDS
Human Rights Recognition Awards 2026
In its 2026 edition, the Geneva Centre’s Human Rights Recognition Awards reaffirm our support and commitment to individuals, institutions, organizations, communities and networks working to protect human rights and human dignity in situations of armed conflict.
Human Rights Recognition Awards 2025 – Meet This Year’s Honourees
In its 2025 edition, the Geneva Centre’s Human Rights Recognition Awards reaffirm our shared commitment to defending and advancing human rights in the digital realm.
Human Rights Recognition Awards 2025
In its 2025 edition, the Geneva Centre’s Human Rights Recognition Awards reaffirm our shared commitment to defending and advancing human rights in the digital realm.
VIDEO INTERVIEWS
Scientific Café – Episode 5. Promoting Women’s Role in Peacebuilding – Interview with Dr. Racquel Warner (2022)
Scientific Café – Episode 4. COVID-19 and the Right to Information – Interview with Professor Biagio Andò, University of Catania (2022)
Scientific Café – Episode 3. COVID-19 and the Right to Information – Interview with Professor María José Bravo Bosch
(2021)
STATEMENTS
GENEVA CENTRE HELD ITS FIRST EDITION OF THE DIPLOMATIC BREAKFAST
03 September 2026. The Geneva Centre convened a Diplomatic Breakfast on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Rights, titled "Growing Up Online: Protecting Children’s Rights in the Digital Age".
GENEVA CENTRE’S STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING AND RAPIDLY ESCALATING HOSTILITIES IN THE GULF REGION
18 March 2026. The Geneva Centre expresses deep concern over the ongoing and rapidly escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, involving direct military operations by the United States of America and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the subsequent retaliatory strikes by Iranian forces across multiple Gulf States and against U.S. and allied military assets.
