Canadian Consortium on Human Security
About CCHS
The Canadian Consortium on Human Security (CCHS) is an academic-based network promoting policy-relevant research on human security. Its mission is to facilitate the analysis and the exchange of information relating to human security in Canada and internationally. Its programs and activities work toward enhancing Canadian research capacity on human security-related issues. CCHS is funded through the Glyn Berry Program for Peace and Security of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
Human Security Fellowship Program
CCHS administers an annual Human Security Fellowship competition which awards funding to Canadian doctoral students to support innovative research and policy development. The Fellowship field research reflects that of the Canadian government’s human security agenda encompassing projects that address conflict prevention, humanitarian and peace support operations, security-related governance and accountability issues, as well as international norms and institutions.
The Consortium's flagship publication, the Bulletin draws on the work of leading academics, government officials and NGO practitioners. From the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan to the Responsibility to Protect in Darfur, the Bulletin presents accessible and policy-relevant analysis of emerging human security issues.
CCHS is updating its teaching resources on human security and will make these available shortly. The objective is to have a valuable set of human security syllabi to aid instructors across the world in building their own human security teaching tools. Please check back for updates to the THS resources.
Since 2006, CCHS has collaborated with its partners at DFAIT on an emerging Canadian policy agenda built around Human Security in Urban Spaces. CCHS organized a Graduate Research Award competition in 2006 and again in 2007 where CCHS funded the research of graduate students to generate content for a publication on Human Security for an Urban Century (linkety link). In March 2008, CCHS hosts the second Human Security and Cities conference in Vancouver at the University of British Columbia.
Human Security Newsletter
CCHS frequently sends out newsletters with valuable information on funding opportunities, awards competitions, and circulating Bulletin issues. It maintains a confidential mailing list of academics, policymakers, NGO practitioners and representatives of international organization representatives. To join, please email your complete contact details, listing your areas of interest and expertise in human security issues to cchs.hq@ubc.ca
