07/08/26
CGHR student volunteers achieve top grades
Ed Parker, Co-Coordinator of the CGHR Student Group, and Tomos Davies, Coordinator of the Digital Verification Corps, came first in their respective cohorts.
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05/08/26
In Memoriam: Dr David Potter (1943–2026)
It is with great sadness that the Centre of Governance and Human Rights records the death, on 28 June 2026, of Dr David Potter.
28/07/26
Big Tech at the Bingo
In a new article, 'Big Tech at the Bingo', Ella explores how British bingo players defend their communities against the rise of online bingo platforms.
07/07/26
What might be at stake when it comes to AI?
Ella, Sharath and Ashwin discuss their research interests in this video for the Humanities, Social Sciences and AI transversal research theme.
23/06/26
Report: Cambridge Symposium on Protest and Peaceful Assembly
Dr Antoine Sander looks back on this invitation international symposium, convened by CGHR, Amnesty International and European Centre for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL).
17/06/26
Report: Assemble! Protest Politics and Rights
On 13 May 2026, CGHR hosted ‘Assemble! Protest Politics and Rights’, a public panel to mark the launch of the Oxford Handbook of Peaceful Assembly.
01/05/26
Antoine’s research on #saccageparis receives attention amidst mayoral campaign
As the battle for Paris mayor raged in early 2026, Antoine’s research on local social movement #saccageparis received attention from several French media outlets.
DVC Michaelmas Report: Right to Protests in Türkiye
In this termly report, our newest investigators reflect on their first months with the team, offering a practical insight into the group’s investigative workflow in action.
10/03/26
CGHR to host United Nations Special Rapporteur, Gina Romero
CGHR will host Gina Romero, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, on Friday 20th March, 12-2pm.
10/02/26
Sharath explores Sudan’s resistance committees in BITS Pilani lecture
The invited lecture, 'Rethinking resistance: Sudan’s resistance committees during revolution, peace and war', was held by The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.
06/02/26
Albert Fox Cahn launches new book
Albert was joined by architect and journalist Alison Killing at an event to mark the release of Move Slow and Update: The Power of Incremental Innovation.
28/01/26
Ella and Albert participate in Geneva roundtable on United Nations Guiding Principles
The roundtable evaluated whether the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) remain fit for addressing current and emerging challenges.