The Course presents the key aspects of international protection and refugees’ rights. The topics covered range from the analysis of International Refugee Law and its complementarity with other bodies of law to the international protection principles and the different participative protection approaches. This analysis has at its heart the specific protection needs of refugees and includes different focus areas such as protection at sea, trafficking and smuggling, detention and alternatives, and the nexus between protection and development. The causes that force people to flee, the protection risks encountered through the displacement cycle, and the search and implementation of durable and sustainable solutions are also examined. Additional displacement issues are further analyzed, covering the protection of other categories of displaced persons. The Course is conducted in light of the developments generated by the international responses, including the Global Compact on Refugees. This course will also include sharing of experiences from participants, including Governments as well as people with lived experience of displacement.
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