International Protection of Refugees – University of Copenhagen

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International Protection of Refugees

The main objective of the course is to provide participants with a general knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of international refugee law, and the inter-relationship between human rights norms and refugee protection. Focus will generally be on the 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, its definitional scope and protection structure. The interpretation and application of the Convention will be analysed on the basis of cases. Read the full Course description