2017

The Experts Initiative on the Global Compact on Refugees: Conclusions and Explanatory Note

In October, the Zolberg Institute The New School convened a meeting of experts on refugee law and policy to deliberate on, and to make concrete recommendations for, the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR). You can find the Conclusions and an Explanatory Note here. The Expert Group proposes language for the Compact’s Preamble, Conclusion and Programme of Action–with …

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Deportation World: Event Recap

The Zolberg Institute was pleased to welcome Professor Daniel Kanstroom, who delivered a talk titled: “Deportation World: The Challenges of a New Global Phenomenon.” Daniel Kanstroom is Professor of Law, Thomas F. Carney Distinguished Scholar, Director of the International Human Rights Program, and Co-Director of the Boston College Center for Human Rights and International Justice. …

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Responsibility-sharing and mobility: two ideas for the second consultation on the Global Compact on Refugees

UNHCR’s consultations on the Global Compact on Refugees are well underway. On Forced Migration Forum, Alex Aleinikoff shared a copy of his statement submitted for the October 17 Thematic Discussion, which included a panel discussion on “how can we support States to receive large numbers of refugees in a safe and dignified manner.” Read it …

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