The Relationship of Human Rights and Public Health: Advancing a Collaborative Research Plan

Abstract

Despite the growing impact of epidemiology on policy discussions related to warfare and human rights, its full potential remains underutilised. Consequently, this essay advocates for more cooperation among academics in the field of public health, analysts specialising in warfare, and human rights monitors, with a particular focus on utilising retrospective, population-based surveys. The present article provides an overview of recent public health research that is pertinent to the subject matter. It elucidates the utility of collaboration in this context and delineates potential avenues for future research. These include investigations into the indirect and enduring ramifications of armed conflict, the interplay between human rights and security in conflict-affected regions, and the intricate relationship between human rights, armed conflict, and International Humanitarian Law.