Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP)

Contact: cendep@brookes.ac.uk

About us

Founded in 1985, the Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP) is a multidisciplinary centre that brings together academics, development practitioners and policy makers. Our work concentrates on:

  • human rights and forced migration
  • inclusive recovery and development
  • conflict, humanitarian action and peacebuilding
  • shelter, housing and home in crises.

We run a number of courses:

We also conduct research with colleagues and partners worldwide.

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Decolonising Minority Rights Discourse

25 March 2024

Decolonising Minority Rights Discourse

CENDEP’s Senior Lecturer on Human Rights Dr. Farah Mihlar acted as discussant to a presentation made by Dr. Mohammad Shahabuddin on ‘Decolonising Minority Rights Discourse’

Recent Fieldwork in Nepal

25 March 2024

Recent Fieldwork in Nepal

CENDEP’s Sue Webb travelled to Nepal for three weeks in January 2024 to conduct qualitative research for the ongoing humanitarian shelter evaluation project funded by USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance.

Oxford Human Rights Festival

As we begin a new academic year, we are pleased to begin preparations for the 22nd annual Oxford Human Rights Festival (OXHRF) which will be held from the 15 - 22 March 2024, hosted and supported as always by CENDEP. This student-led festival has a rich history of over two decades, offering programs featuring a diverse array of films, exhibitions, talks, performances, and workshops. 

The festival has consistently served as a platform to shed light on the importance of human rights, engaging students and fostering connections with the wider Oxford community. We are looking forward to another year of creativity and community as we address contemporary issues in human rights. If you have an interest in contributing to the festival's planning or wish to share your thoughts, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at oxhrf@brookes.ac.uk. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

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