Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights is a specialized academic institution and joint centre of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID). It focuses on international humanitarian law, international human rights law, international criminal law, and transitional justice. The Academy offers advanced postgraduate programmes, including the LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and the Master in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law, attracting students and professionals from around the world. The institution serves as a hub for research, policy advice, and training in Geneva, working closely with international organizations, NGOs, and academic partners. It publishes research, organizes conferences and training courses, and contributes to global debates on the protection of persons in armed conflict and situations of violence.