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
COUNTERING HATE SPEECH AT THE INTERSECTION OF RELIGION AND GENDER: CHALLENGES AND PATHWAYS FORWARD
On 17 June 2025, the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, jointly with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) had the pleasure
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.
RESEARCH PAPERS AND OPINION PIECES
THE GAZA FREEDOM FLOTILLA – NAVIGATING WITH THE COMPASS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
This brief reseach paper sheds light on the legal significance of the act of resistance carried out by the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and the profound message the fleet carries to the international community.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
A number of factors contribute to the severity of the effects of climate change on some segments of society, including geographic location, degree of association with climate-sensitive environments, and
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.
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 2024
The Geneva Centre had another year filled with impactful and wide-ranging initiatives. The Annual Report provides a detailed account of the Centre’s work in 2024.
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.