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Wilton Park Conference: Peaceful protest: a cornerstone of democracy (with the participation of the Academy)
Friday 27 January 2012
The conference aims to:
- achieve greater clarity on the human rights implications of peaceful protest;
- identify common ground among the international community for ways and means to strengthen protection for human rights in times of civil protest;
- examine how social media can support peaceful protest and defend human rights;
- and contribute towards the work of the United Nations’ Special Procedures and other human rights mechanisms.
Countering piracy: what are the rights and obligations of states and private security providers? (organised by the Academy)
30 January - 1 February 2012
Piracy and armed robbery at sea is costing the international community many billions of dollars each year at a time when resources are especially scarce. Public international law applicable to counter-piracy operations by states is both complex and fragmented. As well, while private security service providers are increasingly being used for the protection of vessels against piracy their rights and obligations under international law differ to those of states.
The UN Human Rights Council: Commissions of Inquiry, Conference brief
The Academic Platform Switzerland UN in partnership with the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights co-organised their 2011 annual conference to mark Human Rights Day. The conference, entitled The UN Human Rights Council: Commissions of Inquiry, brought together high-level experts including academics, diplomats and international civil servants to share experiences, analyse and discuss all aspects of commissions of inquiry. This brief report highlights topics discussed and conclusions made during the conference.
Armed non-state actors and International Norms
The Academy has published a new report into how to improve compliance with international norms by armed non-state actors. Rules of Engagement, Protecting Civilians through Dialogue with Armed Non-State Actors is the culmination of a two year research project supported by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The report recommends more systematic engagement with armed groups by states, international organisations, and NGOs, and suggests ways to make this engagement more effective. The report is available in English, French, and Spanish.
