Activity:
Awarded one-year grant to undertake pilot study titled: “Better Preparedness and Response to Future Pandemics through the Creation of a Regional Framework for Health Governance in the Inter-American Human Rights System”.
- PI: Dr. Uchechukwu Ngwaba
- Co-PI: Professor Carlos Bernal
Funding Purpose:
The project supported an exploratory study aimed at laying the foundation for further research on creating a regional health governance framework within the Inter-American Human Rights System (IAHRS). This initiative sought to address systemic gaps revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing regional cooperation, solidarity, and preparedness for future health crises. It involved reviewing existing laws and mechanisms, identifying structural barriers, and engaging with theoretical perspectives and stakeholders to propose actionable pathways for improving health governance in the Americas.
Anticipated Outcomes:
- One major research symposium
- Internal research workshops and seminars engaging the LincolnAlexander Law School Community
- Social media campaigns
- An op-ed in a widely read news media outlet either in Canada or USA
- Two published articles in a well-ranked international journals
