Refugee Law and Protection
This specialized course provides comprehensive training in refugee law, asylum procedures, and protection mechanisms under both international and Somali legal frameworks.
Course Overview
Participants will gain expertise in:
- International refugee law and the 1951 Convention
- Regional protection frameworks in the Horn of Africa
- Asylum procedures and refugee status determination
- Rights of refugees and internally displaced persons
- Durable solutions: voluntary repatriation, local integration, resettlement
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Apply international refugee law principles to practical cases
- Navigate asylum procedures and represent clients effectively
- Understand the intersection of Somali customary law and international protection
- Advocate for refugee rights in various forums
- Address protection challenges specific to the Somali context
Course Structure
Duration: 6 weeks
Format: Hybrid (online lectures with in-person practical sessions)
Assessment: Case studies, moot court exercise, final examination
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for lawyers, humanitarian workers, government officials, and NGO staff working with refugee populations in Somalia and the broader region.
Registration
Contact us at education@sicleinstitute.org to register for upcoming sessions.