Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies

Core Research

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Core Research

Current Research

Extradition: Can Justice Be Exported?

This study seeks to collect, systematize, and analyze data on extraditions from Latin America to the United States since the 1970s. The research team, consisting of Prof. Ieva Jusionyte and three Brown undergraduate students is currently creating a database of extradition cases and doing analysis of collected data in preparation to publish research results.

Investigating Fetal Personhood Laws and Pregnancy Criminalization Post-Dobbs

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.

Past Research

Analyzing the Use of Armed Escorts for Humanitarian Convoys

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.

Negotiating Humanitarian Access and Civil-Military Coordination in Highly Non-Permissive Environments

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.

Practical considerations for civil-military interaction during outbreaks & public health emergencies

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.

Understanding Public Attitudes Towards Civil-Military Coordination in National Pandemic Responses

The Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Middle East

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.

GloMag Sanctions Database: Baseline Data on Human Rights Sanctions

Civil-Military-Police Coordination during National Responses to COVID-19

Afghan Evacuee Experiences of Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome

In partnership with the Refugee Dream Center, this project documents the personal experiences of Afghan civilians who worked with the US military experienced the evacuation from Kabul.

Public action and the Pandemic: the role of civil society in shaping state responses

This research project aims to systematically document, evaluate, and explain the role that civil society and human rights have played in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic through a multi-country (India, South Africa, Kenya, Philippines, Mexico), qualitative data collection project.