About this tour
This tour will enhance your understanding of how international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations (UN), work toward upholding the norms of humanity and a rules-based order in today’s armed conflicts. This trip revolves around Geneva, the international hub of humanity, and its role as home to international organizations, dialogue processes, and justice and reconciliation initiatives. Furthermore, the tour will allow you to visit one of Europe’s most picturesque areas, where the Alps are mirrored in the freshwater lake of Geneva.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the role of Geneva as the international humanitarian hub
- Understand the role of the United Nations in preserving peace and security
- Gain understanding about the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as the proponent of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
- Participate in discussions about the challenges and possibilities for enhancing compliance towards IHL in today’s world of complex armed conflicts
Possible activities
- Visit the United Nations Headquarters and oversee an assembly in the International Human Rights Council or another assembly
- Meet international and non-governmental organizations working to secure protection of the victims of armed conflicts and protected objects, e.g. critical civilian infrastructure
- Attend lectures by the ICRC and go to the ICRC museum
- Visit the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) and learn about the work it does to secure justice in the case of the armed conflict in Myanmar
- Enjoy a day of hiking in the French Alps overlooking the Mont Blanc, including a trip in Europe’s highest cable car