Refugee Week: Asylum & Protection in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Online, 18 June 2020 [info]
Blog posts & press:
COVID-19 and the End of Asylum (Cambridge Univ. Press Blog, June 2020) [text]
The Denial of Protection during the Pandemic (Center for Migration Studies, ongoing) [access]
- Recent examples of actions taken against forced migrants.
Protecting Civilians in Conflict Requires Stronger Adherence to International Law, Accountability for Violations, Secretary-General Tells Security Council (UN News, May 2020) [text]
The Refugee Convention: Who are Refugees and Asylum Seekers? (Free Movement Blog, June 2020) [text]
*Replacing Asylum or Leaving No-One Behind? (CONREP Blog, June 2020) [text]
What Does Protection from Persecution Look Like during a Pandemic? (Open Global Rights, May 2020) [text]
Remote Support/Procedures for Asylum-seekers:
Key Procedural Considerations on the Remote Participation of Asylum-Seekers in the Refugee Status Determination Interview (UNHCR, May 2020) [text]
Practical Recommendations on Conducting the Personal Interview Remotely (European Asylum Support Office, May 2020) [text]
Remote Interviewing: Practical Considerations for States in Europe (UNHCR, June 2020) [text]
Remote Legal Support: A Guide for Nonprofit and Pro Bono Innovation (CLINIC, May 2020) [text]
- "This manual is the collective effort of more than 10 nonprofit immigration organizations and projects. We met regularly for over a year, to explore ways to leverage technology, and share strategies that improve access to justice for rural and underserved communities."
Multimedia:
Before the COVID-19 Crisis There was the Refugee Crisis: Protecting Forcibly Displaced Persons in a Global Pandemic, 3 June 2020 [access]
- Follow link for podcast.
*COVID-19 and International Refugee Law, 4 June 2020 [access]
- Follow link for podcast and video.
Stretching International Asylum Law and Distorting the Refugee: A Comparative Study, Presentation prepared for the 30th Annual Steinmetz Symposium, 22-24 May 2020 [access]
- Follow link for video recording.
Resource pages:
International Migration and Refugee Law Collection (Oxford Public International Law) [access]
- "World Refugee Day is held on 20 June each year to raise awareness of and educate people on the challenges faced by migrants and refugees across the world. In recognition of this day we have made a selection of chapters, encyclopedia entries, and journal articles on international migration and refugee law free to read throughout June and July. This collection covers both introductory texts on the subject and in-depth analysis of related legal frameworks, international organisations, and human rights issues." Free access until 31 July 2020.
Refugee Law (Steps to Justice) [access]
- Very helpful guide to seeking asylum in Canada.
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