Refugee and asylum policy deals with the policies and procedures for refugees and asylum-seekers, their reception, and protection, and the legal frameworks governing them.
Refugee definition and classification: Understanding who qualifies as a refugee and the different categories of refugees.
International refugee protection: Examining the legal and moral obligations of states towards refugees under international law.
Asylum process: Understanding the steps involved in the asylum application process, including the legal criteria for asylum and the concept of non-refoulement.
Asylum seekers and refugees: Exploring the differences between the two, and the different rights and services that are available to each.
National asylum systems: Understanding how different countries manage their asylum systems and the different policies that are in place.
Refugee integration: Exploring the integration process for refugees, including language learning, housing, employment, and social inclusion.
Refugee camps: Examining the role and function of refugee camps and the challenges they pose for refugees.
Refugee resettlement: Understanding the process of resettlement and the different policies and practices involved.
Global Refugee Crisis: Understanding the current depth of the refugee crisis globally and the challenges posed by it.
Push and Pull factors: Understanding the reasons behind the migrational movement.
Forced Migration: Understanding the types of lead to forced migration and displacement.
The role of NGOs/International organizations: Understanding the role international organizations play in refugees policy and the role of NGOs in the protection and empowerment of refugees.
Policies in the country of origin: Understanding the policies of the country of origin of the refugee that can cause forced migration.
Integration Subsidies: Examining the subsidies and grants that are given to refugees who have newly arrived to help them adapt to the country.
Demographics of Refugees: Study of the demographic changes with refugees in the receiving country. Information includes data on the number, location, and age of refugee communities in the state they reside in.
Impact on the economy: Discussion on the impact and effects of migration on the economy of the country of the resettlement of refugees.
The role of host communities: The role that host communities play in integrating refugees to their new home.
Health access: Study on the access to Healthcare for refugees and asylum seekers in their country of placement.
Challenges with Reducing Bureaucracy: Ways which the bureaucracy regarding the admittance of refugees and asylum seekers can be reduced to ensure faster entry.
The politics of refugee policy: Discussion regarding the political implications associated with refugee policy that governments face.
Resettlement Policy: A policy that allows selected refugees to permanently settle in a host country, with the purpose of providing them with safety, security and a durable solution.
Temporary Protection Policy: A policy that provides immediate protection to refugees fleeing conflict or persecution in their countries of origin. This type of policy often includes a limited time of stay, access to basic services and rights, and no access to permanent residency or citizenship.
Safe Third-Country Policy: A policy that allows a country to refuse asylum seekers if they have already passed through another country that is considered "safe." This policy is typically put in place to prevent "asylum shopping.".
Offshore Processing Policy: A policy that allows a country to process and assess refugees' claims for protection outside of its territory, often in a third country.
Family Reunification Policy: A policy that allows refugees to reunite with their immediate family members, who may have been left behind in their country of origin or who may be living as refugees in other countries.
Community Sponsorship Policy: A policy that allows community groups or organizations to play a role in welcoming and supporting refugees to their new community.
Asylum Seekers Policy: A policy that provides protection and rights to individuals who have fled their country and are seeking protection in another country due to persecution or human rights abuses.
Humanitarian Visa Policy: A policy that allows refugees and asylum seekers to enter a country on a temporary basis, with the purpose of providing them with protection and assistance until a durable solution is found.
Immigration Detention Policy: A policy that allows a country to detain individuals who have entered the country without proper documentation, including asylum seekers and refugees.
Return Policy: A policy that governs the return of refugees and asylum seekers to their country of origin, often with a focus on ensuring that returns are safe and voluntary.