Fully Funded AI for Human Rights Professionals Training 2026 in Geneva: Apply for the Free 3-Day International Programme

Overview

The AI for Human Rights Professionals programme is an in-person training course scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 December 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. Organised by the Geneva Human Rights Hub in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the International Telecommunication Union, the course explores the intersection of technical artificial intelligence applications, human rights policy, and responsible technology governance. The training is conducted in English and focuses on helping participants understand how artificial intelligence can support research, monitor human rights concerns, and improve evidence-based decision-making.

Who can apply

The programme is designed for professionals working in government, diplomacy, international organisations, and civil society. Intended participants include diplomats involved in international cooperation and human rights policy, government officials working in digital transformation or public protection, policymakers interested in AI governance, representatives of international organisations, and civil society professionals engaged in advocacy, monitoring, research, or accountability initiatives.

What you get

Selected participants can attend the 3-day international programme free of charge. The curriculum covers fundamental artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, data usage for human rights work and Sustainable Development Goals monitoring, and responsible AI governance addressing risks such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, transparency, and accountability.

Key dates

Applications for the programme close on 15 November 2026. The training sessions take place from 2 to 4 December 2026.