Mandate
Evidence for Protection
This program area supports humanitarian and justice-facing operations where credible forensic interpretation can strengthen protection, accountability, and survivor-centered response.
Its focus includes scene-informed pathology review, injury pattern assessment, chain-of-custody aware documentation, and analytical coordination with legal, medical, and human rights partners operating in fragile or contested settings.
Capabilities
Operational Focus Areas
Medico-Legal Review
Assessment of injury patterns, fatality indicators, and pathology findings relevant to suspected unlawful death.
Execution Pattern Analysis
Analytical review of recurring methods, victim profiles, and incident signatures across reported cases.
Mass-Fatality Support
Structured evidence support for complex incidents involving multiple casualties, displacement, or conflict exposure.
Documentation Standards
Field-ready guidance for photographic records, case notation, and defensible evidence handling workflows.
Interagency Coordination
Alignment with medical, legal, humanitarian, and protection actors to improve response quality and accountability.
Risk Intelligence
Trend analysis that helps identify escalation patterns, vulnerable populations, and urgent intervention needs.