The new open access book, Non-signatory States in International Refugee Law, is edited by BEYOND’s Principal Investigator, Professor Maja Janmyr, together with postdoctoral fellows Arjumand Bano Kazmi and Özlem Gürakar Skribeland. The volume is published as part of Brill’s International Refugee Law Series.
About the publication
The edited volume explores the intricate relationship between the international refugee regime and states that are not signatories to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol.
This collection provides a legal and contextual examination of how these international instruments shape responses to refugees and focuses on the ways in which non-signatory states themselves contribute to the development of international refugee law. The contributions are both empirically grounded and conceptually rich, offering critical and historical insights into the significance of the Refugee Convention in a global context.
Webinar series
To celebrate this publication, we are hosting a series of online launch events that will engage in crucial conversations about the evolving landscape of global refugee protection.
As we navigate these complex and shifting terrains, our webinars will shine a light on the often-overlooked roles of non-signatory states in shaping international refugee law. The series will consist of three thematic discussions: Endurance of Coloniality; UNHCR and Norm Diffusion; and Laws, Courts and Research.
The first webinar, Endurance of Coloniality, will be held on Zoom on 30 September,14.00-15.00. The webinar is open to all, but registration is required.