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Title International Solidarity and the Global Compact on Refugees: What Role for the African Union and the European Union?
Full text https://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/418257
Date 2022
Author(s) Nicolosi, Salvatore Fabio; Momoh, Solomon
Contributor(s) Europees recht; RENFORCE / Regulering en handhaving
Abstract On the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, this article examines the concept of solidarity and explains its relevance today, through the lens of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR). While stressing the potential as well as the challenges for thorough implementation of the solidarity mechanisms established by the GCR, the article argues that regional organizations may contribute to meeting the GCR objectives. This is particularly urgent for regions that are most affected by migratory flows. In proposing new ways of approaching the concept of solidarity, the article suggests that the African Union strengthen mechanisms other than the physical sharing of refugees, including pooling resources to support states experiencing large influxes of refugees. In addition to a system of financial support for refugee protection, the article also recommends that the European Union ensures safe channels for arrivals and a more robust resettlement programme, to help realize the GCR objectives.
Subject(s) African Union; European Union; Global Compact on Refugees; responsibility sharing; solidarity; Law
Language en
Relation 0021-8553
Type of publication Article
Format application/pdf
Rights info:eu-repo/semantics/OpenAccess
Identifier Journal of African Law 66(1), 23-45 (2022)
Repository Utrecht - University of Utrecht
Added to C-A: 2022-06-15;10:27:51