Turning points: New directions in refugee protection
15-18 November 2022
Virtual and in-person
Power shifts are under way from Kyiv to Kigali, Canberra to Canada, Washington to Wellington. How will these changing global dynamics reshape refugee law and the lives of people seeking safety? Are longstanding principles of international law being reaffirmed, or are new forms of protection and assistance emerging?
The 2022 Kaldor Centre Conference will bring together experts from around the world to shed light on recent developments and analyse what they mean for the future of international protection.
Will the welcome for refugees from Ukraine last, and how will it impact people seeking safety from other conflicts? How has COVID-19 transformed resettlement, humanitarian assistance and the lives of those already living in precarious situations? Can we create a more constructive public discourse about people seeking asylum? Will externalised refugee processes spread and elude accountability? How will today’s refugee ‘participation revolution’ influence decision-making tomorrow?
Evidence, experience and innovation are more important than ever. At this moment of change, invigorate your thinking at the 2022 Kaldor Centre Conference.
Global reach,
diverse voices
Virtual panels will enable speakers and delegates to join from across the globe, with live and on-demand sessions designed to be accessible around the world.
In-person connections
Missing face-to-face discussion
and connection?
On 18 November, we will gather in person at UNSW Sydney for a scholars' workshop and a closing address, followed by a
networking reception.
Scholars' workshop
A full-day workshop on
18 November will explore interdisciplinary forced migration research, with sessions on methods, ethics and thinking across disciplines. This hybrid workshop is proudly organised in partnership with the UNSW Forced Migration Research Network.
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Explore the program
Turning points in international protection: onwards and upwards, or u-turns and roundabouts?
Virtual, 15 November 2022, 6:00-6:30pm AEDT
Join us to reflect on the major disruptive events we have faced in recent times, and their implications for the future of refugee protection.
Opening address by
Professor Jane McAdam AO
Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
Catalysing meaningful refugee participation: Next steps and ongoing challenges
Virtual, 16 November 2022, 9.00-10.00am AEDT
What practical actions can advance the meaningful participation of refugees in representative decision-making?
Mustafa Alio
R-SEAT
Sana Ali Mustafa
Asylum Access
Najeeba Wazefadost
Asia Pacific Network of Refugees
Fiona Whiteridge
Refugee and Migrant Services, Immigration New Zealand
Chair: Tristan Harley
Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
A better conversation: Changing the public discourse about refugees
Virtual, 17 November 2022, 9.00-10.00am AEDT
How can we create a more constructive public conversation about refugees?
Barat Ali Batoor
Photojournalist
Tom Hashemi
Cast from Clay
Amanda Ripley
Journalist and author
Chair: Lauren Martin
Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
‘Crossing borders: Interdisciplinary research on forced migration’ – scholars' workshop
In-person and virtual, 18 November from 9.30am - 4:30pm AEDT
This workshop will provide the opportunity for scholars in the field of forced migration to engage in learning and exchange, including sessions on methods, ethics and researching across disciplines. A roundtable 'Borders: An interdisciplinary exploration' will examine the complexities of borders from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
COVID-19’s lasting effects on refugee protection
Virtual, 15 November 2022, 6.30-7.30pm AEDT
How has COVID-19 transformed access to protection, assistance and the lives of those already living in precarious situations – for better and for worse?
Adrian Edwards
UNHCR Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific
Roshni Shanker
Migration and Asylum Project
Gillian Triggs
UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection
Pascal Zigashane
Action pour le Progrés
Chair: Daniel Ghezelbash
Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
Is Ukraine a turning point for people seeking safety?
Virtual, 16 November 2022, 6.30-7.30pm AEDT
Does the Global North’s response to people fleeing Ukraine signal a renewed commitment to international protection, or a turn towards more geographically proximate and time-bound responses?
Arif Hussein
Refugee Advice and Casework Service
Yulia Ioffe
University College London
Catherine Woollard
European Council on Refugees and Exiles
Chair: Jane McAdam
Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
Secrecy somewhere else: Accountability for the ‘externalised’ treatment of refugees
Virtual, 17 November 2022, 6.30-7.30pm AEDT
As asylum processes are shifted offshore, how can governments be held accountable for the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers beyond their borders?
Behrouz Boochani
Author and journalist
Itamar Mann
University of Haifa
Anna Talbot
Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
Elahe Zivardar
Director, 'Searching for Aramsayesh Gah'
Chair: Riona Moodley
Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
In conversation with The Hon Andrew Giles, Australia’s Minister for Immigration
In-person, 18 November 5.00-8.00pm AEDT
Lawyer and former refugee Nyadol Nyuon OAM sits down with the Immigration Minister for a conversation about protection principles and policies in Australia.
Join us for this 2022 Conference closing address from 5pm followed by a networking reception at UNSW Sydney
For ticket holders: Getting to the event @ UNSW
Our conference closing session will take place on 18 November 5.00-8.00pm at Leighton Hall in the John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington Campus (see Google Maps here, or G19 on the UNSW Kensington Campus Map). If you are driving, the closest parking station is the Botany Street Carpark (entry via Gate 11, Botany Street). There is metered visitor parking on Levels 6 and 7 (the roof); further information is available here. Please show your ticket for entry to the session. In line with Covid-safe practices, please do not attend if you are unwell.
Get tickets
Register for tickets below or go to the booking site for your complete guide to ticket types and pricing.
If you are from a refugee background, the Global South, a student, or working in the not-for-profit sector and unable to pay to attend, we welcome you to register for a free Virtual Ticket below or apply for a Full Conference Ticket here.
The Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW Sydney is the world's first research centre dedicated to the study of international refugee law. The Centre was founded in 2013 to undertake rigorous research on the most pressing issues in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and the world, and to contribute to public policy promoting legal, sustainable and humane solutions to forced migration.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we live and work,
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Premier Sponsor
The Kaldor Centre would like to thank our premier conference sponsor
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The Kaldor Centre would like to thank the following conference sponsors for their generous support
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at kaldorcentre@unsw.edu.au.
Sponsors
Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
Faculty of Law, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia
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