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Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies

Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies

The Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS) is one of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies Programs. It was established in 2016. The Center focuses on producing in-depth research, building specialized capacities, and guiding policies aimed at promoting peace and resolving conflicts through diverse and multi-track dialogues. The Center aspires to become one of the leading research institutions in the Global South, dedicated to addressing issues of conflict and humanitarian response from a critical and forward-looking perspective.

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Report

1 Jun 2025

South-South Cooperation: Diplomatic and Humanitarian Responses to Conflict and Displacement

This report draws together key thematic insights arising from the Workshop, concluding with recommendations for next steps.

Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh (

Policy Briefs

1 Jun 2025

Addressing the Needs of Women and Girls on the Move: Toward an inclusive, intersectional and culturally sensitive approach

This briefing outlines the intersecting and complex needs of women and girls (hereafter referred to as women) on the move, aiming to support humanitarian efforts in developing inclusive, intersectional and culturally sensitive approaches to help improve their health and well-being. The document is based on a synthesis of evidence from various displacement settings and is intended for humanitarian and development practitioners, advocates and policymakers from a range of international and local organisations.

Sandra Pertek

Book Chapters

13 May 2025

Food insecurity among Toronto Muslim households during COVID and the role of key Muslim charitable institutions

Food banks are non-profit organizations that distribute food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger. The world's first food bank was established in the US in 1967, and since then many thousands have been set up all over the world. ....

Amjad Mohamed Saleem

Journal Articles

28 Apr 2025

Unlocking the Potential of Al Mizan for Humanitarian Action

By examining the intersections of Al-Mizan, Islam, and nature, the paper uncovers these intersections' richness and practical utility in fostering compassionate and sustainable humanitarian actions among Muslims to address climate change.​..

Amjad Mohamed Saleem

Policy Briefs

1 Jan 2025

Gaza Today and Beyond: Current Priorities and The Future

This policy brief addresses the catastrophic consequences of the ongoing Israeli military assault in Gaza, an escalation rooted not in an isolated conflict between Hamas and Israel, but in the enduring reality of Israeli occupation, systematic blockade, and the continued denial of Palestinian national rights...

Mohammed Alsousi
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Recent Op-eds

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23 May 2025
DRC’s conflict demands a new peace model rooted in inclusion and reform

The resurgence of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has drawn renewed international attention following M23's swift capture of Goma and Bukavu in late January 2025. In response, global actors have called for an immediate ceasefire and direct negotiations. Notably, Qatar and the United States have stepped forward as emerging mediators....

Sultan Al-Khulaifi
8 Apr 2025
Beyond the World Cup: The al-Thumama Complex in Qatar and its new role in humanitarian assistance

When Qatar developed the al-Thumama Complex for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the primary goal was to provide comfortable accommodation for fans from around the world. Designed with a blend of functional elements and local architectural style, it reflected Qatar's commitment to building versatile infrastructure, though it was not without controversy and ongoing debates regarding the migrant worker deaths that occurred while the complex was being built. Yet, as the tournament ended and the global spotlight moved on, it was not foreseen that this residential complex would serve a completely different purpose, which it has now undertaken for more than a year.

Mona Hedaya
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