Lecture

Evolution and Reform

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This lecture discusses the evolution of the international refugee regime from the 1951 Convention to the present day, highlighting the pressures for reform. It covers the expansion of refugee protection, the concept of global rights, key regional human rights treaties, international human rights courts, the Global Compact on Refugees, and the challenges of burden-sharing. The lecture also explores the first Global Refugee Forum in 2019 and the outcomes, such as financial pledges and political commitments to support refugees. It concludes with an analysis of the distribution of refugees worldwide, focusing on countries like Canada, the United States, and those affected by the Venezuelan crisis.

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