The Geneva Centre is committed to conducting research that is truly independent and provides insights about human rights issues. The Geneva Centre’s research policy is needs directed.
It aims to focus its research efforts where they are most valuable and to identify areas where existing mechanisms are not fully equipped to promote, protect, or respect human rights. The objectives of our publications are to provide academically sound analyses on relevant human rights-related issues and to identify solutions to advance the promotion of human rights at the global level.
Our publications are distributed to all Permanent Missions present in Geneva, as well as the United Nations agencies, particularly the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), universities, NGOs, civil society organizations, and other partners of the Centre.
To date, the Geneva Centre has issued 17 books, which are available in both electronic and hard copy versions. Please, contact us if you’d like to receive your copy.
BOOKS
EMPOWERING YOUTH, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, AND SMALL ISLAND STATES IN PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS AND CLIMATE JUSTICE
The present publication is the result of the conference held by the Geneva Centre on 23 October 2024.
RIGHT TO HEALTH, ARMED CONFLITS, AND PEACEBUILDING: HOW CAN ENSURING THE RIGHT TO HEALTH CONTRIBUTE TO PEACE PROCESSES?
The present publication is the result of a conference held by the Geneva Centre in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND HUMAN RIGHTS
The present publication is the result of a panel event that the Sovereign Order of Malta held in collaboration with the Geneva Centre on the human trafficking and human rights topic.
RESEARCH PAPERS AND OPINION PIECES
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Climate change is one of the greatest social and economic challenges today. Adverse weather conditions impact society on all fronts: food, habitat, livelihood, and income. There is an urgent need to consider input from all segments of society.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS OF THE GAZA ARMED CONFLICT
The Geneva Centre, in collaboration with the Geneva Press Club, presented its latest research paper titled ‘Vortex of Pain: Human Rights Implications of the Israel-Gaza Armed Conflict’. The event, hosted at the Geneva Press Club, was held on the margins of the 57th session of the Human Rights Council.
COP 28: What gains for environmental rights?
Holding the first global stock take on climate action, the negotiations of this COP 28 in the UAE fueled many hopes and delivered some steps forward but also disappointments.
NEWSLETTERS
HUMAN RIGHTS NEWS AND VIEWS – NEWSLETTER NO. 14 – NOVEMBER 2024
The Geneva Centre’s most recent Newsletter gives a spotlight to the main activities of the Centre during November 2024.
HUMAN RIGHTS NEWS AND VIEWS – NEWSLETTER NO. 13 – MAY 2024
The Geneva Centre’s most recent Newsletter gives a spotlight to the main activities of the Centre during May - October 2023.
“HUMAN RIGHTS WITHOUT PREJUDICE” NEWSLETTER NO.12 – OCTOBER 2023
The Geneva Centre’s most recent Newsletter gives a spotlight to the main activities of the Centre during May - October 2023.
ANNUAL REPORTS
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
The Geneva Centre had another intensive and very fruitful year. The Annual Report provides a detailed account of the Centre's work in 2023.
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Geneva Centre had another intensive and very fruitful year, beginning with the renewal of its Special Consultative Status in ECOSOC, for a period of four years. The Annual Report provides a detailed account of the Centre's work in 2022.
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
In 2021 the Geneva Centre, together with its partners, interlocutors and colleagues, overcame the obstacles posed by the pandemic and related sanitary restrictions, and actively pursued its mission and activities. The Annual Report provides a detailed account of the Centre's work in 2021.