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This course explores the significant challenges posed by the technological revolution to the international recognition and protection of human rights, a critical aspect in the advancement of global human development within the era of the UN Charter. Emerging technologies exert pressure on this established system, either by compromising existing rights or by exposing legal gaps that demand the codification of new rights or the adoption of new international protection practices. Through class discussions, legal analysis, and debates, students will build a foundational understanding before the research study trip to Geneva, the capital of the universal human rights system. During their study trip in the Spring of 2024, they will engage with government diplomats, academics, and UN officials actively addressing the system's adaptation to the new realities and challenges brought about by the technological revolution. This experience will provide firsthand insight into the functioning of the system, including the sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Following this, students will have the opportunity to pursue their research projects in this dynamic field