FORCED MIGRATION, REFUGEES, AND ASYLUM: CURRENT ISSUES AND DEBATES IN EU

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course addresses one of the most urgent challenges confronting humanity: the global displacement and forced migration of millions due to conflicts and disasters. While the European refugee crisis has captured global attention, it’s essential to recognize that the refugee crisis is a global phenomenon. According to the UNHCR’s 2023 Global Trends Report, the number of forcibly displaced people reached a historic high, totaling 108.4 million individuals by the end of 2022.

This represented an alarming increase of 19 million people compared to 2021, meaning more than 1 in every 74 people on Earth has been compelled to leave their homes. The complex drivers of this global displacement include civil wars, genocide risk, intrastate conflicts, violence by organized crime, climate change-induced ecological disasters, and limited security and economic development opportunities.

As a result, refugees and migration have become defining features of the international landscape, affecting public discourse, policy decisions, foreign policy, and human rights debates. For instance, the EU’s response to the refugee crisis exposes limitations in its capacity to handle mass refugee flows and the legal protections and human rights frameworks in place. This challenge is not unique to the EU, as global responses to displaced populations share common elements: securitization of migration, militarization of borders, and the erosion of asylum, all of which contribute to polarization in receiving societies.

This course equips students with the intellectual, analytical, and research tools to understand the history and complexities of forced migration and refugeehood, including their impact on political, social, and economic transformations on global, regional, and national scales. It is tailored to students interested in careers related to human rights, development, refugees, or migration at local, national, or international levels.

The course delves into academic literature, develops an understanding of various research methods, and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches.

Course Objectives: Throughout the course, students will:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and dynamics of forced migration on global, regional, and national scales, especially in the context of persecution and violent conflict.
• Explore key themes in academic discussions and literature related to forced migration and refugees.
• Gain knowledge about the various (national and international) legal and political frameworks that define the rights and entitlements of refugees and forced migrants as recognized by the international protection regime.
• Evaluate disciplinary tools and research methods relevant to the study of forced migration and grapple with the moral dilemmas inherent in this field.

Participants will analyze historical and contemporary cases of forced displacement within the EU, employing diverse disciplinary approaches, including legal, political, and moral analysis.

Learning outcomes By the course’s end, participants will be able to:

• Critically assess the factors that lead individuals to flee their homes.
• Gain insights into the emergence of the refugee concept and the definition of the rights and entitlements of refugees and forced migrants as recognized by the international protection regime.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the actors, dynamics, and trends in the management of refugees and displaced people.
• Develop an understanding of the major challenges associated with forced migration, including concerns related to protection, assistance, resettlement, integration, and return.
• Attain introductory knowledge of the strengths and limitations of current policy and practice responses to international protection needs.

Who Should Take This Course This low-cost live course is ideal for students, policymakers, and anyone passionate about understanding the complex challenges of forced migration, refugees, and asylum in the context of the European Union. Gain critical insights and expertise in this pressing global issue.

Please Note:The courses will proceed only if at least 10 participants sign up. To express your interest, please email ibssa@gadaedu.com. You will then receive further details, including payment instructions and access to the course materials.”

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