Extracurricular Activities

Geneva Academy

Extracurricular activities allow our LLM-MAS in IHL and HR students to focus on issues addressed in class with experts and practitioners, explore new subjects, and develop their network in Geneva and beyond. They enrich the programme by widening our students’ perspectives and knowledge of the law and its implementation.

Military and Humanitarian Briefings

This unique series of events (previously just 'Military Briefings') is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the roles and operations of military and humanitarian actors and operations in armed conflicts and complex emergency situations. Guest speakers from both the military and humanitarian sectors will share insights into their respective organizations, detail their missions, and discuss the operational and legal challenges they encounter in their daily work.

Each briefing is divided into two parts: a presentation aimed at equipping students with basic knowledge of the selected theme, and a discussion, where the guest speaker engages with students on the challenges raised by the theme.

These events are coordinated by our Teaching Assistant Ralph Loren-Eisendecher.

Voices from the Ground: Accountability for gross human rights violations

The Voices from the Ground series offers a unique opportunity to engage with global experts and gain insights into fostering accountability and justice in response to gross human rights violations and international crimes.

This unique activity, coordinated by our Teaching Assistant Agustina Becerra Vazquez, will allow students to expand their understanding of how Transitional Justice is implemented at different levels and familiarise them with the challenges that appear in its implementation. In addition, students will also have the opportunity of expanding their professional network.

Geneva Academy Talks

Organized about six times per year, the Geneva Academy Talks (previously 'IHL Talks') consist of a series of events on contemporary issues of international law in armed conflicts and post-conflict situations. They target academics, practitioners and policy-makers – representatives from states, the United Nations and other relevant international organizations – as well as civil society. This activity is open to all students and Executive Master participants.

These events are coordinated by our Teaching Assistant Zoi Lafazani.