Research & Policy Areas

Advancing evidence-based research, human rights, social inclusion, and public-interest policy dialogue.

The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights, AISBL, conducts and supports research, policy analysis, publications, professional learning, and public-interest dialogue in areas connected to its statutory purpose as an international non-profit association under Belgian law.

 

EIPRHR’s research work focuses on issues affecting human dignity, equality, civil liberties, vulnerable communities, inclusive governance, social justice, and international cooperation. Through research papers, policy briefs, publications, seminars, workshops, conferences, and collaborative initiatives, the Institute seeks to generate practical knowledge that can inform policymakers, professionals, civil society, researchers, institutions, and the wider public.

 

Our research priorities are guided by EIPRHR’s statutory objectives, institutional capacity, ethical standards, public-interest relevance, and opportunities for cooperation with academic institutions, civil society organisations, international agencies, governmental bodies, researchers, and professional partners.

 

Research areas include-

 

Human Rights and Civil Liberties 
Social Inclusion and Inclusive Policy 
Gender Equality and Women’s Rights 
Anti-Discrimination, Equality and Diversity 
Protection of Vulnerable Groups 
Migration, Integration and Social Protection 
Public Policy, Governance and Institutional Accountability 
Digital Rights, Technology and Human Security 
Education, Lifelong Learning and Capacity Building 
Peace, Cultural Understanding and International Cooperation

 

Cybersecurity and Technology

Analyzing how technological change can transform the way countries interrelate, develop, and pursue security at home and abroad.

Defense and Security

Analyzing aspects of defense and security, including acquisition and resources, homeland security, strategy, reconstruction, nuclear issues, and terrorism.

Economics

Exploring the nexus between economics and national security at a time when international relations are increasingly defined by the pursuit of economic and commercial power.

Energy and Sustainability

Analyzing the global and domestic energy landscape, with a focus on sustainability, technology, markets, and policy.

Global Health

A smart, strategic, long-term global health policy will advance core interests of states, build on remarkable recent successes, and create lasting collaborations that could save and lift the lives of millions worldwide.

Human Rights

Researching how to strengthen human rights and build constituencies for justice within a shifting global landscape in which human security and freedoms are under threat.

International Development

Examining the United States’ leadership role in advancing development and creating efficient, effective, and sustainable foreign assistance programs.

America's International Role

Analysing global perceptions of Donald Trump and exploring the impact on America's place in the world.

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an immensely ambitious development campaign to boost trade and stimulate economic growth across Asia and beyond.

Gender Economics

Exploring empowerment in areas such as women's rights and discrimination.