Henry J Leir Institute The Fletcher School

The Henry J. Leir Institute for Migration and Human Security is a research institute based in Somerville, Massachusetts. The institute employs 9 people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. The Henry J. Leir Institute focuses on migration and its root causes, employing a human security approach to inform policymakers and practitioners. They connect experts on migration with those specializing in drivers like conflict, violence, and climate change. The institute also trains policymakers and practitioners in human security expertise and adaptive leadership skills for government, international organizations, humanitarian assistance, and civic advocacy. Furthermore, the Leir Institute collaborates with local NGOs and government agencies to build local capacity and conduct applied research utilizing innovative methodologies grounded in the human security approach. For more information, visit their website at sites.tufts.edu/ihs.