The Refugees Convention 50 Years on: Globalisation and International Law

Download or read book The Refugees Convention 50 Years on: Globalisation and International Law written by Susan Kneebone and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2003. The authors of the essays in this collection, all internationally recognised refugee scholars and practitioners, look at the controversial "hot" topic of refugee rights. They consider whether, 50 years after its agreement, the Refugees' Convention can provide an adequate framework for protection. In particular, the authors address: the effect of globalization upon the human rights of asylum seekers and refugees; the efficacy of the Convention as an instrument of international law; the role of the UNHCR; whether NGOs are effective instruments for change; and nationality and citizenship issues. They also consider alternatives and options for solutions to the global refugee problem.