The use of armed escorts for humanitarian convoys remains a contentious practice. CHRHS has partnered with OCHA's Civil-Military Coordination Service to collect evidence-based analysis to enhance understanding and address inconsistencies.

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda aims to elevate women's participation in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Despite its inception over two decades ago, women remain marginalized in formal peace processes. This research project delves into the evolving landscape of WPS in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Supreme Court ruling not only revoked federal abortion protections but also catalyzed an expanded discourse on fetal personhood. This paradigm shift has profound implications, particularly regarding the criminalization of pregnancy. Our research aims to understand how fetal personhood statutes influence the frequency and circumstances of pregnancy-related criminalization.

Despite the "Principle of Last Resort," which advocates for civilian alternatives before military involvement, the utilization of military assets in both international and domestic humanitarian responses is increasing.

The evolving landscape of responses to outbreaks and public health emergencies, exemplified by recent events like Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19, underscores the increasing involvement of domestic and foreign militaries in these complex operational environments. This project aims to provide practical considerations for guiding civil-military interaction during outbreaks and public health emergencies.

This research investigates humanitarian responses in contexts with heavy involvement of non-state armed groups (NSAGs) and assertive state governments, where external humanitarian assistance is obstructed. Focusing on three diverse contexts - Haiti, the Western Sahel, and Ethiopia - the study delves into the role of civilian-military coordination and negotiating in facilitating humanitarian access amidst such challenges.