Persecution, International Refugee Law and Refugees

This book explores the ambit of the notion of persecution in international law and its relevance in the current geopolitical context. It will be of interest to academics and students, as well as those working in the areas of international relations and war studies.

Autorentext

Mathilde Crépin has been working in different operations for the UNHCR since 2010, in Turkey, Thailand and Malaysia. She is currently working as a consultant for the UNHCR, based in Paris, France.

Inhalt

Introduction;

Chapter 1: The Notion of Persecution: Historical Background and Interpretive Challenges in the 21st Century;**** ** Chapter 2: Developing a Framework for Interpreting the Notion of Persecution: An Assessment of the Basic Human Rights Model;**

Chapter 3: Alternative Proposals To The Basic Human Rights Approach For Interpreting The Notion Of Persecution;

Chapter 4: Interpreting Persecution In The Context Of Harm Faced By Refugee Women Related Violence; ** Conclusion;**