FOCUS AREAS

Our legal research focuses on the evolving landscape of international humanitarian law, analysing how existing frameworks can be strengthened to address contemporary challenges. We examine the application of humanitarian principles in complex environments, including protracted conflicts, climate-induced displacement, and digital warfare.

This research stream explores comprehensive approaches to human security, moving beyond traditional state-centric security paradigms. Our work examines protection mechanisms for vulnerable populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons, and marginalized communities affected by both conflict and natural disasters.

We investigate the growing impacts of climate change on humanitarian needs and response strategies. Our research maps climate vulnerability, documents adaptation strategies, and proposes policy frameworks that integrate climate resilience into humanitarian planning and response.

This cutting-edge research area examines how technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and blockchain can transform humanitarian operations. We assess both the opportunities and risks of digital innovation, advocating for ethical frameworks that prioritize privacy, dignity, and local ownership.

Our gender-focused research examines how humanitarian crises affect people differently based on gender identity, and how response mechanisms can better address these disparities. We develop frameworks for gender-responsive humanitarian action across sectors, from health interventions to economic recovery.