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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In Highlight: Equality Bodies Comparison Dashboard

20 August 2025

Via its DHRTTDs Directory, the Geneva Human Rights Platform provides a comprehensive list and description of such key tools and databases. But how to navigate them? Which tool should be used for what, and by whom? This interview helps us understand better the specificities of the current highlight of the directory: Equality Bodies Comparison Dashboard

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MENA Training GHRP News

Strengthening MENA Engagement with UN Human Rights Mechanisms: Second Edition of our Tailored Training

24 July 2025

Participants from six countries across the Middle East and North Africa region joined our customized training on the Geneva-based United Nations human rights mechanisms

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GHRP Ai for Good Workshop News

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Human Rights Monitoring: Key Takeaways from the AI for Good Workshop

22 July 2025

Our event brought together human rights practitioners, data scientists, and AI experts to explore how artificial intelligence can support efforts to monitor human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Human Rights Platforms

Initiatives

The GHRP targeted initiatives provide support to Geneva-based human rights mechanisms and inform decisions related to their sustainable functioning.

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Delegations at the UN Human Rights Council

Training Hub

The GHRP Training Hub offers practical training courses on the work and functioning of United Nations human rights mechanisms. It intends to serve as a central hub and federating structure for human rights training courses in Geneva.

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View of the UN Human Rights Committee during a meeting

Newsletter

Subscribe to the GHRP monthly newsletter to stay updated on our activities, as well as on broader discussions and updates related to the work of Geneva-based human rights mechanisms.

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Videos

Debrief of the Climate Justice Hearings at the International Court of Justice

2024 GHRP Annual Conference

2024 Annual Conference of the Geneva Human Rights Platform - Keynote: Prof. Philip Alston

2024 GHRP Annual Conference

2024 Annual Conference of the Geneva Human Rights Platform - Inter-agency panel on human rights