The Geneva Human Rights Hub newsroom brings together updates on our work across UN human rights mechanisms, training activities, research and collaborative projects. It is intended for practitioners, academics, diplomats and civil society actors engaged with Geneva-based human rights processes.
The GHRH discussed with students ways to contribute to the work of IOs and other actors in Geneva, whilst encouraging them to carry a human rights lens into their future studies and careers.
From data to implementation: the GHRH brought a human rights lens to the AI for Good Global Summit and WSIS 2026 where it shared how digital innovation may help the progression of human rights.
The Rigi Retreat brought together key stakeholders to explore practical pathways for strengthening and reforming the UN treaty body system.
Watch the recording of the HRC62 side event on environmental crime and human rights, and read the full summary by the GEN.
From 15 to 19 June 2026, the GHRH marked the 20th anniversary of the UN Human Rights Council, which also formed the GHRH’s first Annual Conference.
The GHRH is looking for two motivated students to support its activities from September to December 2026.
Ahead of the elections, the GHRH and partners hosted a public presentation of CRPD Committee candidates.
The GHRH co-hosted two informal expert meetings with UN Special Rapporteurs during HRC61.
The GHRH will host a workshop at RightsCon 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia.
The Geneva Human Rights Hub held its first training, welcoming four Lebanese academics in January 2026.
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