The Global Refugee Crisis: Challenges & Solutions
Discover how international protection systems address global refugee challenges while examining the complex dynamics of forced displacement worldwide.
Discover how international protection systems address global refugee challenges while examining the complex dynamics of forced displacement worldwide.
This comprehensive course delves into the multifaceted world of refugees in the 21st century. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of who refugees are, where they come from, and the global systems in place for their protection. The curriculum covers key topics such as the definition of refugees, the global refugee protection regime, durable solutions, refugee mobility, and other forms of forced migration. Through engaging activities and peer discussions, learners will develop critical analysis skills and a nuanced understanding of one of the most compelling and misunderstood issues of our time.
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What you'll learn
Understand the global context of refugee movements and protection
Analyze the legal definition of 'refugee' and its practical application
Explain the global system of refugee protection, including key legal instruments and institutions
Evaluate the three durable solutions for refugees and their implementation challenges
Examine the relationship between refugees and broader migration patterns
Compare refugees with other forms of forced migrants, such as IDPs and stateless persons
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the refugee phenomenon in the 21st century. Students will examine the fundamentals of who refugees are, their origins, and destinations, as well as the global system for refugee protection and solutions for those forcibly displaced. The curriculum covers critical aspects such as the legal definition of refugees, the 1951 Refugee Convention, the role of UNHCR, durable solutions (voluntary repatriation, local integration, and resettlement), refugee mobility, and other forms of forced migration like statelessness and internal displacement. Through a combination of lectures, readings, quizzes, and peer discussions, learners will develop skills in analyzing complex factual information, applying legal and policy categories, and evaluating on-the-ground problems in refugee situations.
Week one: Course Introduction and 'A world of refugees'
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Week two: Who is a refugee?
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week three: The global 'system' of refugee protection
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Week four: Solving the 'refugee problem'
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Week five: Refugees as migrants
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Week six: Only the tip of the 'forced migration' iceberg
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
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Professor of Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies at the University of London
Professor David Cantor, Ph.D., is the founding Director of the Refugee Law Initiative (RLI) and the Internal Displacement Research Programme (IDRP) at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. With a background in social anthropology, he has extensive experience as a practitioner, having served as a Legal Officer for the Refugee Legal Centre and as a Senior Advisor to UNHCR. His research focuses on refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and the dynamics of displacement due to disasters and conflict, with fieldwork conducted in Latin America since 1998. Professor Cantor has published seven books and over 30 journal articles and book chapters, and has organized more than 100 RLI conferences and workshops. His contributions to the field have been recognized with the Times Higher Education Award for Research Project of the Year in 2017–2018. He also co-runs the distance-learning Master's program in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies, aiming to equip students with practical knowledge and skills in this critical area of law and policy. Through his work, he has advised various governments and NGOs on refugee protection issues, making significant contributions to both academic research and practical policy development.
Professor of Refugee Law at the University of London
Professor Sarah Singer is a leading authority in Refugee Law at the Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study, University of London. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in criminality and asylum, contributing significantly to the field of forced migration through her research on European asylum law, humanitarian accountability, immigration detention, and the protection of LGBT asylum seekers. Dr. Singer has led major interdisciplinary research projects and has served as an expert commentator for various media outlets, including BBC World News. She is also a prominent figure in online education, being the inaugural Programme Director of the distance-learning Master's program in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies. Her work emphasizes the complexities of asylum law and its implications for vulnerable populations, making her a vital voice in contemporary discussions on refugee rights and protections.
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