Upcoming learning session on the fundamentals of refugee law
The protracted and devastating armed conflict in Syria, combined with continued conflicts and disasters in the region and elsewhere, has contributed to what is often referred to as a global refugee or migration crisis. The protections that are provided to refugees under international law have come under strain, which prompted the UN General Assembly to host a High-Level Plenary on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants in September this year. In view of this context, it is critical for those working in or with the humanitarian sector to have a solid understanding of the relevant legal frameworks for the protection of refugees.
On 21 October, PHAP will organize the next online learning session in its series on humanitarian law and policy, focusing on the fundamental concepts of international refugee law and other relevant legal frameworks. Guest expert for the session will be Jean-François Durieux, who was most recently the director of the International Refugee Law and Migration Law program of the International Institute of Humanitarian Law, following a 30 years of working for UNHCR.
Read more about the event and register at https://phap.org/21oct2016
This event will be the 19th session in PHAP’s Online Learning Series on Humanitarian Law and Policy, which consists of live interactive online sessions targeted to practitioners in PHAP’s membership who need an up-to-date working knowledge of legal frameworks and concepts applicable to humanitarian action.
In addition, a separate online learning session on the legal protection of internally displaced persons will be organized in the coming months.
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