The Evolution of Refugee Protections: From Historical Precedents to International Law
What were the first international agreements protecting refugees?
- The Nansen passport under the League of Nations
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
How did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights impact refugee rights?
- Introduced the right to seek asylum
What are some key international agreements protecting refugees?
- Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1951)
- Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (1967)
How do international laws safeguard women and children refugees?
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW, 1979)
- Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC, 1989)
What are some regional agreements protecting refugees?
- African Union Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa (1969)
- Cartagena Declaration on Refugees (1984)
- Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (2000)
How do recent agreements support refugee responses?
- New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants (2016)
- Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) and Global Compact on Refugees (2018)
Key Takeaways:
- International agreements have evolved to protect the rights of refugees over the years.
- Specific conventions address the rights of women and children refugees.
- Regional agreements in Africa, Latin America, and Europe expand refugee protections.
- Recent agreements aim to improve global responses to refugee crises.
Source: asylumaccess.org