Conferences and workshops
Published: 1 Sep 2016
HRLC and Kaldor Centre to co-host Manus Island discussion, Sydney, Australia, 8 September
Three years since Australia announced the Regional Resettlement Arrangement with Papua New Guinea, the Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) and the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law present a discussion on Manus Island: Lives in Limbo. This event will focus on the current situation on the ground, the future of the Manus arrangements and alternatives to the current deadlock in the Australian asylum seeker policy debate.This discussion features HRLC’s Director of Legal Advocacy, who recently returned from his third trip to Manus Island, as well as Madeline Gleeson, Research Associate at the Kaldor Centre and author of Offshore: Behind the Wire on Manus and Nauru. The event will be held at Gilbert + Tobin, Level 35, Tower Two, International Towers Sydney, starting at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased for AUD 25 / 15 concession. Register here.
Immigration Law and Policy Conference at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC, 12 September
The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) presents the 13th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference. Panel topics include “Refugee Resettlement in the United States: The Dawn of a New Era?” For further information and to register, click here. Advance registration USD 75; onsite registration USD 85, dependent on availability.
When is a refugee not a refugee? The case of Eritrea as a paradigm for Africans seeking sanctuary, London, UK, 12 September
The African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) will host “When is a refugee not a refugee? The case of Eritrea as a paradigm for Africans seeking sanctuary” a panel discussion which will look at the uneven response to refugees with a particular focus on those originating from Eritrea, and seek recommendations based on the responses to the panel discussion. The panel will discuss what influences the response and decision-making on who qualifies as a refugee, and how diaspora communities can help to raise awareness and support for those seeking assistance. The event will be held in Committee Room 12 at the House of Commons, beginning at 4pm. For more information and to register, click here.
Intensive course on international refugee law and refugee protection, Sanremo, Italy, 25-29 October
“International Refugee Law”, a five-day intensive residential course, will offer participants the unique opportunity to interact with recognised experts who facilitate the various thematic sessions of the programme. Different participatory methodologies (e.g. simulations, role-play, case studies and mapping exercises) are used in order to maximise learning. Real-time evaluation prepares participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills in their professional practice. This course is suited for government officials who are involved in the formulation and application of law and policy for the benefit of refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons and other persons in need of protection. It is also useful for members of civil society organisations, scholars and researchers, parliamentarians, judges and their staff, humanitarian workers and others engaged in advocacy, relief and protection work at all levels. More information is available here. Deadline for application is 14 September.
Annual Conference on European Asylum Law, Trier, Germany, 20-21 October
The aim of this year’s conference is to provide legal practitioners with an update on the reform of the Common European Asylum System and on the situation on the ground. It is geared towards staff of government bodies and national asylum authorities, asylum lawyers and judges in national courts, and NGOs. The conference will give participants the opportunity to exchange with high-level experts on key legal issues brought to the fore by the refugee crisis. Complete information is available here.
International symposium on reforming the Common European Asylum System, Brussels, Belgium, 16 November
The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) thought to provide common minimum standards for the treatment of all asylum seekers, and the European Commission has set out steps to be taken towards a more humane, fair and efficient European asylum policy. This symposium, titled “Reforming the Common European Asylum System: Towards a Unified, Fair and Effective Policy,” will discuss the current EU Agenda on Asylum, examine the implications of current directives and rules for asylum at an EU level, and assess the implementation challenges for Member States. It will also offer a platform to discuss the current changes in the Asylum Policy and explore how all stakeholders must contribute to facilitate better cooperation and better protection for asylum seekers. The event will be held at the Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre, 10am to 4:30pm. Please visit the event website for more information and to register.