International Solidarity and the Global Compact on Refugees
What Role for the African Union and the European Union
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16766545 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Salvatore Fabio Nicolosi (0000-0002-8673-1968, Utrecht University, corresponding author), Solomon Momoh, Solomon Oseghale Momoh (Utrecht University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 23-45 |
| Publication date | 2022-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of African Law (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0221-8553 • E-ISSN: 1464-3731 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0021855321000528 |
| OpenAlex | W4205219646 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 10 |
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
Business · Convention · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · European union · International trade · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Pooling · Refugee · Sociology · Solidarity · European Union Policy and Governance · Law · Migration, Racism, and Human Rights · Migration, Refugees, and Integration
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |