Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Geneva, Switzerland

Est. 2007

About Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights is a prestigious postgraduate research and training institution in Geneva, Switzerland, established in 2007 through a partnership between the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, dedicated to advanced studies and research in international humanitarian law (IHL), human rights and transitional justice. The Academy offers highly specialized Master’s programs (e.g., LLM in IHL and Human Rights, MA in International Humanitarian Action), executive education, short courses, and doctoral research focused on legal frameworks, protection in armed conflict, human rights advocacy, and policy implementation, and it leverages Geneva’s unique position at the heart of the international legal and diplomatic community — including the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and numerous NGOs — to provide students with practical exposure, internships, and networking opportunities. With a diverse international student body and faculty of leading scholars and practitioners, the Geneva Academy is recognized globally for its contribution to legal scholarship, humanitarian policy and human rights education.