MEETING HUMANITARIAN NEEDS IN THE
NEXT EU MIGRATION AGREEMENTS
Conference on how to secure humanity in the next EU migrations agreements
The EU-Turkey deal of March 2016 was a turning point in the Europe migration policies following the height of the migration influx in 2015. While widely recognized as successfully stemming the flows of refugees and migrants crossing the Aegean Sea, the EU-Turkey deal has also met signifi-cant criticism.
In 2018, migration is still at the top of the European agenda and although the flow of refugees and migrants has been reduced, Europeans are still very concerned. Negotiations within the EU and with countries outside the EU on possible solutions are on-going. Europe is moving towards more tightly controlled borders and although still contested, a political wish to deter migrants from crossing to Europe is finding support across the political spectrum. Under these political condi-tions, the question remains if it is possible to ensure humanity in the next migration agreement? Can international protection be provided outside of Europe while at the same time meeting the basic humanitarian needs and human rights of displaced people? Can we envisage a system where even more displaced people can be reached?
Time and place
Wednesday, October 10th 2018, 9.30 am - 1.30 pm
Røde Kors, Frivillighuset (Volunteer House), Blegdamsvej 27, 2100 København Ø
Programme
Moderator: Nynne Bjerre Christensen
9.30: Welcome by Anders Ladekarl, Secretary General, Danish Red Cross
9.35-10.30: The Success and Failures of the EU-Turkey Deal by Gerald Knaus
The architect behind the EU-Turkey deal, Gerald Knaus, gives a presentation on the success and failures of the EU-Turkey agreement and his views on the EU migration policy going forward.
10.30-10.50: Humanitarian Overview by Lars Peter Nissen
Director of ACAPS, Lars Peter Nissen, provides a humanitarian overview of the main concerns of the countries hosting large refugee populations and the needs of migrants and refugees.
10.50-11.10: Experience from the Front Line by Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen
Eye witness accounts by International Director, Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen of the protection gaps in different countries on migration routes and host countries of large refugee populations.
11.10-11.35: Coffee break
11.35-11.55: Better Protecting Refugees in Europe and Globally by Wilfried Buchhorn
Deputy Regional Representative for Northern Europe at UNHCR, Wilfried Buchhorn, gives a presentation on mixed migration flows to Europe, response and consequences for refugees, migrants and for host and transit countries.
11.55-12.15: The Dysfunctional Asylum System and the Need for New Solutions by Morten Lisborg
Perspectives on the current global asylum system and reforming EU migration policy by independent migration expert Morten Lisborg.
12.15-13.10: Panel debate: Balancing pragmatism and humanity
Panel debate on striking the balance between humanity and the political and popular demands to stem the flow of migrants in Europe.
Panel:
- Anders Ladekarl, Danish Red Cross
- Gerald Knaus, European Stability Initiative
- Morten Lisborg, Migration Management Advice
- Wilfried Buchhorn, UNHCR
- Peter Hummelgaard, the Social Democratic Party
- Martin Lidegaard, the Liberal Social Party
13.10-13.15: Round up and thank you for today by Anders Ladekarl
13.15: Sandwiches and networking
Registration
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