The Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue

17/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating the 2025 Human Rights Recognition Awards 🎉

On Saturday, 13 December 2025, the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue held the fifth edition of the Human Rights Recognition Awards (HRRA) in Geneva, under the theme Human Rights in the Digital Age: Accountability, Freedom, Respect.

This year’s ceremony recognised outstanding individual leadership advancing human rights in digital and technology-driven contexts.

🏆 The Individual Award for Ethical AI and Human Rights Protection was awarded to Daniela Camberos (Mexico), in recognition of her work through Ramona, an ethical AI initiative addressing algorithmic bias, labour discrimination, and risks linked to human trafficking.

🏆 The Individual Award for Defending Freedom of Expression Online was presented to Sonal Dhanani (Pakistan), Founder and CEO of Parindey Wellbeing and Development Foundation, for her leadership in strengthening digital safety and freedom of expression for women, youth, and marginalised communities.

The ceremony also featured a rich panel discussion titled “Defending Human Rights in the Digital Era,” led by Dr. Milena Costas Trascasas. We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Costas Trascasas for her thoughtful moderation and for guiding a substantive exchange on algorithmic accountability, ethical innovation, and the protection of human rights in digital spaces.

We also thank all participants who joined us in Geneva.

Your engagement and contributions strengthened the dialogue and reaffirmed the importance of collective action in advancing human rights in the digital age.

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03/12/2025

We’ve just posted a new video on “The Role of in the Promotion of and .” 🌿🎥

In the video, Dr Petra Heusser, Executive Director, Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies, shares insightful answers to questions such as:

• What brought the EiE Hub to work on education and climate action
• How climate change impacts children and education systems
• Why education is a key part of climate solutions
• How the EiE Hub and its members connect education with climate action
• The main challenges in ensuring education is included in climate strategies and financing

Head over to our page to watch the full video:

Petra Heusser has worked for the past 17 years in the international humanitarian field for the protection and education of children, refugees and migrants. S...

28/11/2025

We are excited to share the latest episode of our Scientific Café series!

🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/BE97pkktZek

This edition focuses on how can drive climate action and support environmental rights. I had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Paul Howard-Jones, a leading expert in neuroscience and education from the University of Bristol.

We talked about why education is essential for climate protection, how it can empower young people, and what more governments, organisations, and communities can do.

If you’re interested in , education, — or simply curious about how learning shapes our future — this episode is for you 🌍✨

More on Paul’s work: https://linktr.ee/mindbrainplanet

Paul is a Professor of Neuroscience and Education at the School of Education, University of Bristol (UK). His work has been focusing on issues at the interfa...

24/11/2025

Last Friday, the Geneva Centre and the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development hosted the international conference “Climate Inequality, Human Rights and Sustainable Development” at the Palais des Nations.

The event brought together high-level speakers, experts, and participants from around the world to discuss how climate change is worsening inequalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities, and how the right to development can help create a fairer, more sustainable future.

A big thank you to all panellists and participants for their inspiring contributions! A full report summarizing the conference discussions and recommendations will be published soon—stay tuned.

👉Read the full news piece here: https://gchragd.org/advancing-climate-justice.../

19/11/2025

Join us in Geneva on 13 December for the Human Rights Recognition Awards 2025.

Hear from this year’s laureates and take part in a conversation on human rights in the digital era.

We look forward to seeing you at the ceremony.

24/10/2025

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23/10/2025

How can schools prepare young people to face the climate and environmental emergency? 🌍

In our latest interview with Professor Justin Dillon, we talk about where climate education belongs in the curriculum, what research shows about effective approaches, and how teachers can inspire real action.

Watch now and join the conversation on education for sustainability: https://youtu.be/CKYXCeNUh2o

Professor Justin Dillon is professor of science and environmental education at University College London and Guest Professor at Zhejiang University, China. H...

23/10/2025

UN Trade and Development🔹United Nations Secretary-General urges states to prevent the derailment of hashtag action and of a rule-based trading system:

🌏 Align trade policies with climate goals
🌳 Integrate trade strategies into national climate plans for a just transition.
☀️ Help developing countries harness hashtag energy through increased financial & technical support.
💰Develop a roadmap to mobilize £1.3 trillion per year for climate action in developing countries by 2035.
🌐 Make the production & trade system fairer for developing countries.

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22/10/2025

🔹An enriching interactive dialogue to advance racial justice and equality in law enforcement
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🔹 Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKgZTFpd

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Challenging Racism Project

21/10/2025

🔹Strengthening gender perspectives in transitional justice processes with enriching perspectives from 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_ARu-ft

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MMM - Make Mothers Matter
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Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines
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Sambhali Trust -" Empowering women and children in Rajasthan"
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ONU Colombia
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16/10/2025

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On hashtag , we recall that access to nutritious and balanced meals for all is fundamental for global health.

The way we produce and consume food affects not only human but also the health of our planet. in food systems is crucial for long-term health outcomes.

Every action counts!
🗑️ Reduce food waste
🌱 Support sustainable farming practices
🥗 Make healthier food choices



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