Past Events

A sign outside of the General Assembly building highlights the hash tag for attendees to use to promote the seventy-third session's debate. Improvised Explosive Devices

2018 Platform Meeting: Defining the Scope of the UN General Assembly Resolution on Improvised Explosive Devices

13 September 2018

With the view of connecting discussions on improvised explosive devices (IEDs)  in Geneva and New York, the 2018 platform meeting will discuss the scope of the 2018 UN General Assembly resolution on IEDs.

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Rights, Faith and Fights: Armed Non-State Actors and Contemporary Conflicts

31 August 2018, 12:30-14:00

As the second in a series of talks on IHL brought to you by the UN Library Geneva in collaboration with the Geneva Academy, this Library Talk will explore the application of IHL to contemporary conflicts as related to armed non-state actors.

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Name plate of the United States at the UN Human Rights Council Event

The United States Withdrawal from the Human Rights Council: A Political Move that has Limited Consequences or Serious Legal Ramifications?

5 July 2018, 18:15-20:00

What are the legal consequences of this withdrawal for the functioning and credibility of the HRC, and for the promotion and protection of human rights? How will this decision affect US’ collaboration with UN Special Procedures and the UPR?

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Syria, Aleppo, Al-Swaiqa. Destructions at the entrance of one of the ancient bazars in the city. Current Issues in Armed Conflict Conference

Current Issues in Armed Conflict Conference

29 June 2018, 10:00-19:30

This year's edition will take place in London and will notably discuss the global system for accountability, reparations and justice, the qualification of armed conflict, armed gangs and organized crime and emerging military technologies.

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Policeman during a demonstration Event

Geneva launch of policing law website

28 June 2018, 18:30-20:00

This event accompanies the launch of a brand new online resource PolicingLaw.info. On this occasion, panelists will  will discuss the importance of domestic legal regulations of the use of force by law enforcement officials.

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Libya, Fighters are seen in a house during an attack against militants. IHL Talks

Assessing Grounds for the Use of Force in Non-International Armed Conflict: What Legal Framework?

27 June 2018, 12:45-14:15

This IHL Talk will discuss the legal framework for assessing the lawfulness of the use of force in non-international armed conflicts with regard to members of armed groups and how this relates to current state practice.

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Cover page of the 2018 Annual Report on Universal Jurisdiction Event

Universal Jurisdiction: Bridging the Accountability Gap and Providing Justice to Victims

26 June 2018, 12:15-14:00

Panelists will discuss the 2018 Annual Report on Universal Jurisdiction published annually by TRIAL International.

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A view of the deserted streets in the town of Malakal, in the Upper Nile State of South Sudan where residents have fled due to ongoing violence between rebel groups and government troops. Event

Human Rights Obligations and Armed Non-State Actors: The Protection of the Right to Life

22 June 2018, 10:30-12:00

This side event, co-organized with Agnes Callamard, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions will discuss the human rights obligations of armed non-state actors.

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Terrorism – The Neglected Victim’s Perspective

6 June 2018, 18:30-20:00

Join us for a discussion with Laura Dolci, author of A Victimless Crime? A Narrative on Victims of Terrorism to Build a Case for Support.

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Cover page of the book Event

Book Launch: The United Nations Principles to Combat Impunity: A Commentary

4 June 2018, 18:30-20:00

In this book launch, the two editors Frank Haldemann and Thomas Unger will provide an overview of the project followed by a discussion with a group of distinguished scholars and practitioners.

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