Description
FORCED DISPLACEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION IN AMERICA
Book Summary
This work gathers the papers presented at the VIII Latin American Conference on Refugees and International Protection, held in November 2021. Sponsored by UNHCR, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, and the University of Huelva, this publication commemorates the 70th anniversary of the 1951 Geneva Convention. Through a critical analysis, the book examines the validity and resilience of the international treaty, as well as current trends in the regulatory responses of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru regarding forced displacement.
What is it about?
The book addresses the major challenges posed by forced displacement of populations worldwide, with a specific focus on Latin America. Based on contributions from the Latin American Academic Network on Refugee Law and Integration (Red LAREF), it provides a critical study on the capacity of the 1951 Geneva Convention to adapt to contemporary humanitarian crises. The work analyzes the policies and legal frameworks of several Latin American countries, evaluating their effectiveness in the international protection of refugees and displaced persons, and reflects on regulatory responses and future challenges in the region.
Main Topics
- Validity and resilience of the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.
- Comparative analysis of regulatory responses in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru.
- Current challenges in the international protection of displaced persons and refugees in Latin America.
- Critical evaluation of integration and asylum policies in the region.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for academics, researchers, and professionals in international law, international humanitarian law, and political science. It is also highly useful for public policy makers, international organizations, NGOs, and graduate students interested in the protection of human rights and the situation of refugees and displaced persons in Latin America.
What this book contributes
- An updated and critical analysis of the application of the Geneva Convention 70 years after its adoption.
- A comparative perspective of protection legislation and policies in nine Latin American countries.
- High-level academic reflections on the contemporary challenges of forced displacement.
- Reference material for policy formulation and research in international humanitarian law.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Arenas Hidalgo, Nuria; Rodrigues, Gilbert
- Publisher: University of Huelva
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: International Law, International Humanitarian Law
- Collection: Collectanea
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: April 2023
- Number of pages: 268
- Weight: 663 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a reference work for those seeking to understand the evolution and challenges of international protection in the Latin American context. Its critical and comparative approach, together with the participation of prestigious institutions such as UNHCR, make it a valuable tool for academic analysis and professional practice in the field of international humanitarian law.