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 – 55TH SESSION
The Geneva Centre closely monitored the 55th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in February - April 2024.
UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW – 45TH SESSION
The 45th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) has started on 22 January 2024, at the United Nations Office in Geneva, and will continue until 02 February 2024.
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL – 54TH SESSION
The Geneva Centre closely monitored the 54th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in September - October 2023.
HUMAN RIGHTS RECOGNITION AWARDS
HUMAN RIGHTS RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY
The 2023 HRRA is an exceptional opportunity to acknowledge and pay tribute to women who have showcased outstanding skills, abilities, and innovation in the field of environmental protection and sustainability.
WOMEN CHAMPIONING ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS
The 2023 HRRA is an exceptional opportunity to acknowledge and pay tribute to women who have showcased outstanding skills, abilities, and innovation in the field of environmental protection and sustainability.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN HUMAN RIGHTS
The 2022 Human Rights Recognition Awards (HRRA) is dedicated to identify and acknowledge outstanding contributions and innovative projects undertaken by youth in their communities where they have made a significant positive impact.
SCIENTIFIC CAFES
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’S STATEMENT ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
19 August 2023, World Humanitarian Day. The Geneva Centre joins the international community in recognizing the invaluable work of humanitarian workers, both voluntary and professional, in delivering vital aid and services to communities and individuals in dire need world-wide.
GENEVA CENTRE’S STATEMENT ON WOMEN’S RIGHT TO EDUCATION
January 2, 2023, Decision to suspend access to Education for Women and Girls in Afghanistan. The Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue deplores the recent decision by the ruling authorities in Afghanistan to bar women and girls from education, which constitutes a violation of the fundamental human right to education for all, enshrined in several international treaties.
