Janmyr, Maja --- "Refugees and peace" [2019] ELECD 940; in Bailliet, M. Cecilia (ed), "Research Handbook on International Law and Peace" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 308

Book Title: Research Handbook on International Law and Peace

Editor(s): Bailliet, M. Cecilia

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Section: Chapter 14

Section Title: Refugees and peace

Author(s): Janmyr, Maja

Number of pages: 21

Abstract/Description:

This chapter explores how refugeehood is intrinsically linked to various aspects of peace. First, as is evidenced by the definition of ‘refugee’, refugees may be seen as consequences of breaches of peace. Second, the grant of asylum is a peaceful and humanitarian act that should not be regarded as unfriendly by another state. Third, the linkage between refugees and (a lack of) peace is apparent in the reality in which refugee protection is deeply affected by greater security issues. Finally, the notion of peace is also relevant in discussions of durable solutions for refugees; repatriation, resettlement, and local integration all have the ultimate goal of allowing refugees to rebuild their lives in dignity and peace.