Topic of lecture A: Promises and paradoxes of global agreements on refugees and migrants: The need for new global, regional and national responses Presentation by prof. and discussion of research papers in Module A: Promises and Paradoxes of Global Arrangements on Refugees and Migrants: The Need for.
Presentation and Discussion of Research Papers in Module C: Power and Responsibility in the Global Protection System in the Context of Mixed and
There was also discussion about UNHCR's dealings with refugee groups, especially in the South Asian context, where the state plays a crucial role. It was noted that although India is not a signatory to the 1951 Convention, Article 21 of the constitution provides for a “Right to life”.
Massive Population Flows; The Need to Redefine the “Responsibility to Protect”
It exposed the inadequacy of the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (LARR) Act 2013 and the Disaster Management (DM) Act 2005 in covering internal displacement due to disasters. Moreover, these "disaster-displaced citizens" often originally belonged to marginalized groups in society and find themselves continually marginalized in their new spaces.
Presentation and Discussion of Research Papers in Module D: Refugee and Immigrant Economies: Privatisation of Care and Protection
The final presentation on "The role of the state versus the responsibility to protect: the case of internally displaced persons due to river bank erosion, Assam (India)" was given by Mausumi Chetia. The Impact of the Knowledge-Based Economy Paradigm” was presented by Janaina Galvao who analyzed Brazilian migration policies under the Lula government and their similarities with those of the EU. Finally, he drew attention to the need for alternative policies for the gradual and sustainable transition of coal country to green topography.
Theme Lecture E: Statelessness, International Conventions and the Need for New Initiatives
The research raised health care concerns through its summary of the limited success of rehabilitation and environmental management plans. On the other hand, we must address the Westphalian order and the issue of state sovereignty from a fresh perspective. Bilateral relations with neighboring countries, bureaucrats in different ministries and leaders of the ruling party have all been implicated in influencing these decisions.
Theme Lecture F: Migration and Movements Across Asia: Common Features with the European Scenario
During this session, a question was raised about who makes decisions about stateless persons in India. Although this question was answered directly, with the Ministry of Home Affairs identified as the decision makers, what was also highlighted was the inherent geo-political nature of these decisions. After this, a question was raised whether a migrant's consciousness of themselves as the "cultural other" could cause problems.
Presentation and Discussion of Research Papers in Module E
The reality that the responsibility for protecting migrants lies largely within the host country is highly problematic. Questions have been asked about whether there has been any shift in refugee policy since the Cold War era. Sengupta responded that internal tensions of a host country and underlying emotions of citizens often create resentful reactions against refugees, but in general most nations follow an open policy regarding migrant situations.
Statelessness, International Conventions and the Need for New Initiatives The first paper on “How anti-immigrant movements in Assam have made the immigrant
The latest article titled “We are waits – the aspiration of Tibetan Children in Nepal” was presented by Roopshree Joshi. Questions were raised as to whether the assimilation of Miya Muslims into the Assamese community was reflected in the census. Bangla' in the recent Census, as a way to send a message to authorities that if they continued to be persecuted, they would look for an alternate identity.
Presentation and Discussion of Research Papers in Module F: Migration and Movements Across Asia: Common Features with the European Scenario
She stressed that the “Right of Return” ideology could prove irrelevant due to the greater number of Palestinian citizens than the Israeli Jews in the occupied territory itself. She thus casts doubts on the two-state solution, as it contradicts the tenets of the “Right of Return” policy. She concludes that the peace process must take place in the context of the full Arab-Israeli peace process.
Discussion of Position Papers for Modules A, B, C
The first paper on "Heron in the stream and floods?" was hosted by Aditi Mukherjee. The second paper on "Acceptance of the responsibility to protect as an international norm: the structure and implementation" was presented by Swatilekha Bhattacharya. The third paper entitled "The States' Role vis-à-vis the Responsibility to Protect: The Case of Internally Displace People due to Riverbank Erosion, Assam" was presented by Mausumi Chetia.
Discussion of Position Papers for Modules D, E, F
The third paper entitled "Migrants, Crisis and Statelessness: Exploring Media representations of Rohingya Refugees in India" was presented by Wani himself. The fourth paper titled "We Wait" was presented by Roopshree Joshi and discussed the situation of Tibetan refugee children. The third paper on "Refugee Existence in India and Turkey" was presented by Aditi Sabbarwal.
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Media representations of Rohingya refugees in India were discussed and questions were raised about the positioning of identities, borders and the role of the media. The article described the historical settlements of Nepal and the aims and practices of the Tibetan settlements. It highlighted the way of life of refugees and migrants in India and Turkey and the similarities and differences the two countries have in their policies towards these people.
Inaugural Session
The paper also shed light on the crisis positioning and how it affects the migration debate and the response to refugee flows. It also highlighted that by doing so, the state extended its reach offshore and extended its sovereign power well beyond the borders of the territory. This paper offered a comparison of how asylum seekers and refugees were viewed as a threat and the level of threat perception towards Muslim refugees.
Inaugural Address
He believed that although the notion of migration is currently Eurocentric, this event would help people see migration from a different perspective.
Global Compact on Refugees and Migrants
Promises and Paradoxes
Racialisation of Migration: Race, Religion, Gender and Other Faultlines in Forced Migration
What stood out most in the discussion was how profoundly absent mental health considerations are within current approaches to working with displaced people. Current approaches do not address the fact that we need to care for the mental health of people, regardless of whether they have an "illness" or not. Furthermore, looking after the mental health of those working with displaced people is not mainstreamed in current best practice, despite the success of programs that depend on the welfare of said workers.
Power and Responsibility in the Global Protection System
Basu was asked about solidarity among middle-class migrants, especially in the context of political antagonism towards these migrants. She replied that trade union movements were active in building solidarity from within and that migrant groups such as women's groups were themselves active in demanding fair wages, etc.
Need to Redefine the Responsibility to Protect
Instead, he argued that there must be politically feasible strategies that understand and protect refugees as a political being. Migration was also discussed as a political and global issue, with the global costs and benefits evaluated. It was discussed whether further dependence on groups in civil society and their fundraising is more realistic, as well as questions about whether responsibility should go beyond the law and the state.
Statelessness in South Asia: International Conventions and the Need for New Initiatives
Barbora's presentation led to further questions about how it is possible to protect people when governments seem determined to make their citizens stateless. It was also recognized that the downsizing of the public refugee protection agency further exacerbates issues of vulnerability and statelessness. Another significant point was the need to recognize the difference between statelessness, refugees, migrants and IDPs.
Global Capitalism and Refugee and Migrant Labour
He highlights some of the processes and practices that have largely escaped scrutiny, and claims that the Indian government lacks any policies that allow for a better understanding on issues of refugees or migration. Highlight the fact that the 2009 Emigration Bill of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs was also never tabled, with Parliament not responding for almost a decade. As the presentations focused on a growing global capitalist system, among some of the points raised were the plight faced by domestic workers while under foreign employment, and that better protection measures against working conditions of the work destination.
Refugee and Migrant ‘Crisis’’ in the European Mediterranean Region
The article titled “Dreaming Mobility and Buying Vulnerability: The State of the Global Protection System for Migrants” provided an insight into the system of emigration management and practices in India. Follow-ups also questioned the effectiveness of the pre-departure program in the Philippines, regarding whether they indeed raise migrant awareness and provide assistance once they are abroad. The second presentation titled “The Leash and the Rip: Struggles and Conflicts Beneath Migrants and Asylum Seekers ‘Secondary Movements’” was presented by Dr.
The Asian Migration Scenario: Afghanistan and Turkey The first presentation was titled “Resource Crisis and Aspects of Internal Displacement in
Roundtable Discussion- The Asian Migration Scenario: NRC and Possibilities of Statelessness
Italy, and also whether the refugee has a desire to return, which may be influenced by economic prospects. He stated that 4 million people have been classified as stateless by the government and that these people are often involved in crimes and protests or are victims of violence. The stateless statistics presented highlighted the importance of document availability and emphasized that admissibility depended on the validity of the certificates held.
Discussion on Draft Resolution of the Conference and Adoption
Tripathi emphasized that the citizens of Bangladesh should not be seen as infiltrators or foreigners, as they have been in the country and worked for the state for many years and should not be stigmatized by their religion.
The Asian Migration Scenario: The Rohingya Refugee ‘Crisis’
Rizvi explained that there were three main reasons for the Rohingya's departure from North Rakhine State: (i) violent civilian persecutions resulting from direct genocidal attacks, (ii) the state's pervasive impunity against the Tatmadaw (armed forces) and not - armed state groups and (iii) the alleged crimes of apartheid. Regarding the humanitarian response, she praised the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), which has opened its borders despite the tensions in population density and the potential for natural disasters in the area. Professor Guhathakurta stated that there is a fear of terrorism, which comes largely from the communities themselves.
Special Lecture: From Abject to Agent: The Rohingya Quest to Become Digitally Visible
Abraham explained Rohingya TV, a YouTube channel that covers international developments concerning the Rohingya through underground citizen-initiated journalism. Abraham also cautioned against the alternative verification of the "Rohingya" by the project's leaders, stating that it could prove exclusionary, warning that while there has been a hopeful transition from "abject to agent", the future must take account for the increasingly hybridized Rohingya population as we navigate the politics of recognition. It was observed that the Rohingya's resources and international connections were attributed to unofficial ties with the Saudi elite and Pakistan because of the Rohingya there.
Concluding Session
In the widespread context of forced migration and statelessness in Asia, a protection regime along the lines of the African Charter on Human and People's Rights and its regional systems and institutions is imperative. Such a Charter should include specific human rights provisions, including labor rights, of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons to guarantee the dignity and rights of all.
Valedictory Address
