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CHREMIR Human Rights · Environment · Migration
University of Chittagong · Bangladesh

Evidence for a just, sustainable and humane future.

CHREMIR is a multidisciplinary research hub advancing rigorous, independent evidence at the intersection of human rights, environmental justice and migration — informing policy across South Asia and the world.

Officially approved research center

Established under the Department of International Relations and approved by the University of Chittagong Syndicate, CHREMIR operates as a nonpartisan academic hub, think tank and change agent.

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Founded
Who we are

A South Asian hub for research, policy and impact

CHREMIR conducts multidisciplinary research and translates it into evidence-based policy. We collaborate with academic institutions, NGOs and UN bodies to protect displaced, environmentally-affected and labour-migrant populations — and to nurture the next generation of researchers.

Our Mission

To produce rigorous, independent research and evidence-based policy on human rights, environment and migration — and to advocate for those most affected.

Our Vision

To be a leading South Asian academic hub and think tank shaping national, regional and global discourse on justice, sustainability and human mobility.

Multidisciplinary research Advocacy & public education Fellowships & training International collaboration
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Projects

Current research programmes

Active Partners: UNHCR · IOM

Migration, Climate & Protection Observatory

A longitudinal study mapping climate-driven mobility across the Bay of Bengal.

Progress62%
Active Partners: OHCHR

Rights of Labour Migrants Initiative

Field research on recruitment, remittances and reintegration of returning workers.

Progress45%

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Director's message
“Our region sits at the frontline of climate change and human mobility. CHREMIR exists to ensure that rigorous, independent evidence guides how the world responds — with dignity, justice and humanity at the centre.”

Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin, PhD

Founding Director · Dept. of International Relations, University of Chittagong

Collaborating with leading institutions & UN bodies

UNHCR
IOM
OHCHR
UNEP
University of Chittagong
ILO
UNDP
IUCN
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Researchers, fellows, affiliates and general members gain access to collaboration, publishing, events and a global advisory network. Apply through our modern online membership wizard.

Research Associate

For active contributing researchers

Fellow

For distinguished scholars & experts

Research Affiliate

For partner-institution collaborators

General Member

For students & practitioners