Immigration Article of the Day: Promoting sustainable peace through the protection of people displaced by climate change, disasters, and conflict: A personal view by Guy S. Goodwin-Gill

Promoting sustainable peace through the protection of people displaced by climate change, disasters, and conflict: A personal view by Guy S. Goodwin-Gill

Abstract

This paper discusses the protection of individuals displaced by climate change, disasters, and conflict, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and human rights in managing migration and border control. It addresses the challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, highlighting the need for a shift towards a protection-focused approach, rather than a security-centric one. The paper touches on the role of organizations like UNHCR and OHCHR, as well as of international agreements such as the 1951 Convention on Refugees and the Global Compacts on refugees and migration. It considers new and ongoing work into the role of borders, and stresses the duty of States to cooperate, to protect human rights, and to provide safe and legal pathways for those in need of refuge. The paper advocates for a more inclusive and rights-based approach to migration governance, urging the adoption of policies that prioritize protection, dignity, and respect for all individuals regardless of their migration status.

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