A Human Rights Mechanisms Lab

The Geneva Human Rights Platform (GHRP) provides a dynamic forum in Geneva for all stakeholders in the field of human rights – experts, practitioners, diplomats and civil society – to discuss and debate topical issues and challenges. Relying on academic research and findings, it enables various actors to become better connected, break down silos and, hence, advance human rights.

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Digital Justice Event

Digital Bridges to Justice: Enhancing Human Rights and SDG Monitoring through Innovative Technologies

3 July 2024, 13:15-14:30

This panel discussion will showcase the transformative potential of digital technologies in monitoring and implementing SDG 16, its interlinkages with other SDGs, and UN human rights recommendations.

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Treaty Body Follow Up Sierra Leone Event

Strengthening Human Rights Through Regional Engagement: Lessons from the Treaty Body Follow-Up Review Pilot Series

28 June 2024, 13:15-14:30

This side-event to the 36th Annual Meeting of the Treaty Bodies Chairpersons aims to present the findings of the Geneva Human Rights Platform Treaty Body Follow-Up Review Pilot Series.

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paper people Event

Establishing Effective Helpdesks on Business and Human Rights

26 June 2024, 14:00-15:00

Organized by the Geneva Human Rights Platform, in co-operation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Geneva office and OHCHR, this panel discussion will examine how helpdesks on business and human rights that can overcome practical challenges.

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Videos

Neurotechnology and Human Rights

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Human Rights Conversations : To Ban or not to Ban: Religious Symbols and Women’s Rights

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Human Rights Conversation: Child Participation in the work of UN Human Rights Mechanisms