Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies
Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies
Promoting a more just, peaceful, and secure world by furthering a deeper understanding of global human rights and humanitarian challenges.
Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies
Promoting a more just, peaceful, and secure world by furthering a deeper understanding of global human rights and humanitarian challenges.
About CHRHS
Learn more about the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies, our mission and what we do.
Call for Applicants: CHRHS Visiting Scholar Program
The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University welcomes applications for the visiting scholars program.
Read our 2025-2026 Annual Report
Reflect on the 2025-2026 academic year. Read our latest Annual Report to explore our work, student stories, and impact.
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Fall 2026 events at the Watson School
This fall, a dynamic lineup of events will bring leading voices to Watson for conversations on some of today’s most pressing issues.
Commentary from Professor Ieva Jusionyte
Commentary by Professor Keisha Blain.