'human rights'

Two Essex researcher tackle the tragedy of asylum seekers head on.

The Essex effect on the global debate on mental health law reform

A research showcase highighting the 2000Families project led by Dr Ayse Guveli from our Department of Sociology looking at the migration stories of 50,000 Turkish people.

A research showcase on improving the lives of refugees led by Professor Renos Papadopoulos from Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at the University of Essex.

Professor Shohini Chaudhuri, from the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies wanted to change perceptions of the Middle East through film. Her curated screenings and discussions have engaged over 10,00 people, helping filmmakers show…

An examination of how facial recognition technology works in practice and how it guides police activity and decision making.

A research showcase of the work of Professor Pete Fussey which highlights the significant impact on the regulation of emerging surveillance technologies, and in generating new oversight at a national and international level.

Over the past decade, Dr Haim Abraham, from the University of Essex's School of Law, has been looking at the laws and processes surrounding surrogacy in Israel, to ensure same-sex couples and single people enjoy equal rights.

Our experts have co-authored a comprehensive set of guidelines for states, set to become the international benchmark for future investigations.

University of Essex research helped improve operational efficiency at Port of Felixstowe