What happened at the 18th Master’s Forum? Here is what you need to know
By María Juliana Rodríguez Urbano, Student Life Editor of The Graduate Press On April 17, 2024, the Vice-President of Master’sContinue Reading
Latest Posts
Lessons from Peacebuilding: Interview with Sevinj Samazade
By Pallavi Baraya, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Graduate Press The Graduate Press had the opportunity and privilege to attend the screeningContinue Reading
IHEID Alumni Journeys 6- Caroline Masboungi, UNICEF
By Yejin Stella An, PDC Alumni Liaison Coordinator The Graduate Press and the Professional Development Committee have teamed up toContinue Reading
The Big, Fat Indian Wedding: Disparity, Despair and Dignity
By Aanchal Bagaria, MINT 1st Year Recently, my friend from Italy asked me about an event that was being discussedContinue Reading
Analysis Events Features International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) Reviews and Recommendations
Alternative imaginaries? A film review and analysis of the documentary Tropical Utopia
By María Juliana Rodríguez Urbano, Student Life Editor of The Graduate Press From 8 to 17 March 2024, Geneva heldContinue Reading
Violent Resistance: Lessons from History
By Hussein Ali Ghandour and Raghuveer Vinay Vyas “We were told that violence in itself is evil and that, whateverContinue Reading
In Culture and Global Politics, Does China’s Dominance Overshadow Alternative Perspectives From East Asia?
Due to its size and economic might, China exerts significant influence in shaping our perceptions about the diverse East and Southeast Asian region, often overshadowing alternative views from other countries in the neighborhood
Dehumanized at Schiphol Airport: A Call for Equality and Dignity of All Migrants
By Muhammed Lamin Dibba, MINT 2nd Year When I was leaving Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam in the Netherlands on theContinue Reading
The Graduate Grapevine: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder?
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board Q: “Since starting at the Institute, I have been trying to find a balanceContinue Reading
Welcoming the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar New Year
By Mahnoor Khan, CEAS Newsletter Manager The Chinese Lunar New Year marks the end of winter and the arrival ofContinue Reading
What is Left of Our Common Human Project? Reckoning with Human Rights’ Failures at 75
By Andrea Biswas-Tortajada, IRPS PhD Candidate With every war, every conflict, every atrocity that goes on with impunity, many ofContinue Reading
The Dutch, Europe, and the Right
By Samuel Pennifold, MINT 2nd Year The Netherlands, Europe’s lowest-lying country, has become the latest western European state to beContinue Reading
The Graduate Grapevine: No More Apéros
The Graduate Grapevine is The Graduate Press’ weekly advice column.
Statement of Solidarity with Palestine from a Group of Students/Alumni at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
23 November 2023 We, a group of current and former students at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law andContinue Reading
From Insider to Outsider: Reuniting with International Geneva
44th session of the Universal Periodic Review, held at Room XX in Palais des Nations in Geneva in early November
The Graduate Grapevine: Strike While It’s Hot
The Graduate Grapevine is The Graduate Press’ weekly advice column.
Geneva Peace Week 2023 Recap
By Ellie Winslow, MINT 2nd Year In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, Geneva Peace Week 2023 took place from OctoberContinue Reading
The Graduate Grapevine: That’s Not My Name!
The Graduate Grapevine is The Graduate Press’ new weekly advice column.
Why Bangladesh’s Garment Factories are a Warzone
By Sohini Chakrabarti, MINT 2nd Year In April 2013, 3,000 labourers went into Rana Plaza, an eight-story structure located inContinue Reading
IHEID Alumni Journeys 5 – Caroline Armstrong Hall-The career journey of an alum who was an exchange student at IHEID
Caroline Armstrong Hall is a legal officer at the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Da’esh (UNITAD). She has previously worked in various fields of international law. Her experience ranges from local NGO work in Nepal and Lebanon to the Hague Conference on Private International Law and the United Nations Secretariat.
GISA Autumn Budget Constrained by Institute Direction and Past Board ‘Failures’
GISA confronts financial challenges in budget announcement at autumn General Assembly
An Interview with Award-Winning Filmmaker, Writer, and Actress Crystal Kwok
CEAS interviewed Crystal Kwok following the screening of her film, Blurring the Color Line, at the third Geneva Forum on East Asia.
Irregular Migration: A Challenge to Governance in the Gambia
By Muhammed Lamin Dibba, MINT 2nd Year Since the beginning of 2023, more than a thousand young individuals from theContinue Reading
Ensemble Contre le Génocide – Standing Together against Genocide: Response to the Direction’s Message on the War on Gaza
By Decolonial Action Network The curiously titled “Standing together for peace in the Middle East” statement graced our inboxes onContinue Reading
Black Graduation and Reflections from the Class of 2023
Members of Black Conversations (BC) and the Afrique Students Association (ASA) at the Graduation Ceremony
Geneva, Switzerland Through the Eyes of a Student Studying Migration
By Patrick Condon, MINT 2nd Year This article was originally published in the Seton Hall University student publication, The DiplomaticContinue Reading
The Graduate Press 5th Anniversary Print Edition
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board and Staff Writers, Past and Present Dear Reader, Thank you for your support overContinue Reading
Teesta River Flooding and the Case of Environmental Degradation in India’s North-East
By Rayana Ghosh In one of the most distressing episodes of environmental disasters seen in India, the north-eastern state ofContinue Reading
Respectability Politics and the Silencing of Political Student Voices: A Critical Reflection on the Contradictions of the Administration Led Campaign
By An Anonymous Collective of Current and Former IHEID Students The “Respect” campaign at the IHEID is hard to overlook.Continue Reading
The Third Wave Guide to (some of) Geneva’s Best Coffee Spots
Geneva, a city renowned for its international organisations and stunning lakeside views, boasts another gem: its vibrant café scene.
Fall 2023 GISA Elections Results
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board Over the weekend, Graduate Institute students made their voices heard and elected five newContinue Reading
Fall 2023 GISA Elections – Candidate Profiles and Timeline
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board It’s that time of the year again – GISA Autumn Elections are taking placeContinue Reading
Pro-life, but Not for Those Living with HIV: The Case of PEPFAR and the U.S. Congress
By Alejandro Gómez For those who have been fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic for decades, the arrival of antiretroviral treatment inContinue Reading
L’Amicale des étudiantes et étudiants francophones, la langue française et le bilinguisme institutionnel à l’IHEID
Par L’AMEF L’Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement est issu de la fusion en 2008 de deux institutions,Continue Reading
The Graduate Institute: Academic excellence, and precarious labour practices
TAs’ working conditions are students’ studying conditions; let’s fight together for a fairer and more diverse Institute!
What Does it Mean to Live in the Age of the Anthropocene?
By Mahnoor Khan The unchecked human plunder of the earth has launched us into a terrifying new geological epoch. NoContinue Reading
Welcome Back to Geneva – A Guide to Places to Be and Things to Do
By Ellie Winslow, Lara Pope, and Mary Morphew As summer winds down and Graduate Institute students return to Geneva, thereContinue Reading
Pakistan and the blasphemy law – the state can and must do more to protect its religious minorities
The government needs to enforce the clauses enshrined in the 1973 constitution that entitle all citizens to equal rights regardless of their religious identity.
Inside Manipur’s Ethnic Violence
The root cause of this violence can be traced back to earlier this year when Manipur’s Chief Minister, Biren Singh, called for the eviction of tribal villagers from forest areas.
After 4 Years, Switzerland’s Feminist Strike Returns
Geneva’s feminist strike, organized by the Collectif de la Grève Féministe, included several events throughout the day such as musical performances and photo exhibitions.
Maison de l’Inaccessibilité
By Cara Au, Emna Ines Fayala, and Rachel Lauder Imagine being unable to use the toilets without asking for helpContinue Reading
Show Me The Money: Saudi Arabia Ascends To The Throne Of Global Golf
By Samuel Pennifold In 2022, the world of golf was rocked by the creation of the Saudi Arabia-backed Liv GolfContinue Reading
GISA Exit Interview with President Angie Bittar
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board On May 15th, the GISA Board officially welcomed its newly elected members, with theContinue Reading
GISA Exit Interview with Sanika Santhosh
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board On May 15th, the GISA Board officially welcomed its newly elected members, with theContinue Reading
IHEID Alumni Journeys #4: Louis Bodmer, Consultant – WHO
Louis Bodmer is currently working at the Multisectoral Engagement for Health Security Unit of the WHO as an expert consultant and has previously been engaged in the NGO sector for several years.
Students Question the Value of Mandatory Course ‘Global Issues and Perspectives’
By Sine Schei Whether it is the course itself, or the work produced by students in the class that remainsContinue Reading
GISA Exit Interview with Nishtha Agarwal
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board On May 15th, the GISA Board officially welcomed its newly elected members, with theContinue Reading
GISA Exit Interview with Tanvee Kanaujia
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board On May 15th, the GISA Board officially welcomed its newly elected members, with theContinue Reading
GISA Exit Interview with Samantha Khoo
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board On May 15th, the GISA Board officially welcomed its newly elected members, with theContinue Reading
Dignity of Employment; better working conditions, contracts and status within the community
On May 10th, the TA community mobilised to mark a day of solidarity, action, and visibility.
The Graduate Press - La Gazette de la Paix 