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The RSC Forced Migration Policy Briefings highlight the very
best and latest policy-relevant research findings from the fields
of forced migration and humanitarian studies. The RSC invites the
submission of policy briefings on all topics of relevance to
policy and practice in the fields of forced migration, refugee
protection and humanitarian intervention. For submitting a policy
brief, see the guidelines.
Enquiries should be directed to rscpolicy@qeh.ox.ac.uk
| Policy Overview |
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The effective engagement of the Refugee Studies Centre in policy and practice is informed by an analysis of the current trends in policy making on forced migration. This document maps out contemporary issues and highlights themes and topics requiring further attention from researchers, policy makers and practitioners. The RSC welcomes your feedback on the relevance and usefulness of this document. |
Dr Katy Long |
April 2010 |
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This policy brief considers the situation of displaced populations within Iraq's national borders and of communities of Iraqis living under difficult circumstances in a number of Middle Eastern states. The paper suggests that despite military and policy discourses of renewed stability in Iraq, the crisis is far from over and that mass return is unlikely as long as security remains a key concern.
"Iraq's refugees- beyond tolerance" is also available in Arabic. |
Dr Philip Marfleet and Dr Dawn Chatty |
December 2009 |
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This policy brief examines “Statelessness, protection and equality” and provides a typology of stateless people and contexts, reviews relevant international law and jurisprudence, and assess the links between nationality and the protection of human rights. It gives recommendations for reducing and eliminating statelessness in the future. |
Professor Brad K. Blitz |
September 2009 |
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This policy briefing addresses “Development assistance and refugees - Towards a North-South grand bargain?”, and is written by RSC Research Associate Dr Alexander Betts (Director of the Global Migration Governance Project, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford).This policy brief examines the role that development assistance can play in enhancing refugee protection and overcoming protracted refugee situations. It argues that an integrated development approach, supporting both refugees and local host communities, can be a 'win-win' solution for both Northern donors and Southern hosts, while simultaneously benefiting refugees. |
Dr Alexander Betts |
June 2009 |
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In November 2008, the first Forced Migration Policy Briefing, by RSC Director Professor Roger Zetter, in collaboration with Dr Camillo Boano and Dr Tim Morris was launched. It addresses the question of “Environmentally displaced people: Understanding the linkages between environmental change, livelihoods and forced migration’. |
Professor Roger Zetter, Dr Camillo Boano and Dr Tim Morris |
November 2008 |
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