15 October 2010

Previous Events: Civilian Protection, Development-induced Displ., Harrell-Bond Lecture, Intl. Migration

"Current Trends in Forced Displacement and Humanitarian Action: Challenges and Opportunities Confronting UNHCR," Annual Harrell-Bond Lecture 2010, Oxford, 13 October 2010 [lecture text] [podcast]
- Given by António Guterres, High Commissioner for Refugees. See also news coverage in the Guardian and AlertNet.

Economics, Social Justice, and Ethics in Development-Caused Involuntary Migration, The Hague, 5-7 October 2010 [info]
- Conference convened by the International Network on Displacement & Resettlement in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Held concurrently with Metropolis conference described below.

International Metropolis Conference, The Hague, 4-8 October 2010 [info]
- The theme was "Justice and Migration: Paradoxes of Belonging." One of the plenary sessions focused on "Living in Limbo: Forgotten Refugees." View the programme, the workshop listing and the daily reports for more info.

Understanding Civilian Protection: Concepts and Practices, Washington, DC, 14 September 2010 [report]
- Seminar hosted by the Brookings Institution and the US Institute of Peace.

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