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BEYOND: Protection without Ratification? International Refugee Law beyond States Parties to the 1951 Refugee Convention. An ERC Research project. PI: @myrmek.bsky.social Visit our webpage: https://www.jus.uio.no/ikrs/english/research/projects/beyond/

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Jan 24

Over the past four years, the BEYOND project has conducted empirical case studies in Lebanon, Pakistan, Türkiye and Bangladesh, examining their relationships with international refugee law.

Explore our map to see which states that remain non-signatories to the 1951 Refugee Convention 🔍

The map provides an overview of UN member and observer states that have not signed the 1951 Convention nor the 1967 Protocol. The figure indicates that the majority of these non-signatory states are in the Middle East and South Asia.

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · 6d

Don't miss our second webinar, UNHCR and Norm Diffusion.
📅 28 October | 🕚 11:00 CEST

This webinar is part of our three-part webinar series based on the critical themes of our newly launched book, Non-signatory States in International Refugee Law.

For more information and registration:

Webinar 2: UNHCR and Norm Diffusion - Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law (IKRS)

This webinar is the second in our three-part webinar series building on the critical themes presented in our newly launched book, Non-signatory States in International Refugee Law.

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · 7d

Call for Papers 📣

Next June, BEYOND will host a forward-looking conference in Oslo on the lasting significance and evolving challenges of refugee protection under international law.

We invite scholars, practitioners and advocates to submit their proposals by December 15. For more information:

Call for Papers: The Refugee Convention at 75: Perspectives Within and Beyond - Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law (IKRS)

As the BEYOND project concludes in 2026—coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention—we are pleased to invite scholars, practitioners, and advocates to a forward-looking conference i...

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · 27d

Check out our new video abstract from Pakistan 🇵🇰

In @kazmiarj.bsky.social's latest research, she examines how Pakistan’s judiciary engages with the Refugee Convention despite being a non-signatory state.

🔗 Watch the full video here:
www.jus.uio.no/ikrs/english...

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · 29d

Our new edited volume, Non-signatory States in International Refugee Law, has just been published 📌
The open access book explores the intricate relationship between the international refugee regime and states that are not signatories to the 1951 Convention and its 1967 Protocol.

Read the full book:

Non-signatory States in International Refugee Law

"Non-signatory States in International Refugee Law" published on 09 Sep 2025 by Brill | Nijhoff.

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Sep 9

On 2 October, @myrmek.bsky.social will present her new article Transit Beirut: UNHCR, Diaspora Networks, and the Covert Resettlement of Armenians During the Cold War at the Institute for Migration Studies at LAU’s School of Arts and Sciences in Beirut.

For more information: shorturl.at/SNIbj

The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are proud to announce the first in our three-part webinar series based on the critical themes of our newly launched book, Non-signatory States in International Refugee Law.

The first webinar, Endurance of Coloniality, takes place on 30 September, 14:00 CEST.

For registration and more info:

Webinar 1: Endurance of Coloniality - Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law (IKRS)

This webinar is the first in our three-part webinar series building on the critical themes presented in our newly launched book, Non-signatory States in International Refugee Law.

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Sep 3

Flere av de politiske partiene på Stortinget ønsker i hovedsak å hjelpe flyktninger i «nærområdene» 🌍 Men hva vil det egentlig si?

@myrmek.bsky.social mener Norge må kunne ha to tanker i hodet samtidig: Støtte opp om «nærområdene», samt verne om retten til å søke om asyl.

Les hele saken her:

Partienes asylpolitikk om «nærområdene» - Institutt for kriminologi og rettssosiologi (IKRS)

Flere av de politiske partiene på Stortinget ønsker i hovedsak å hjelpe flyktninger i «nærområdene». Men hva vil det egentlig si?

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Sep 3

Exciting news ✨ Our PhD candidate, Naureen Rahim, had her midway assessment yesterday on Bangladesh and the International Refugee Law Regime 🎓

Special thanks to Professor Mohammad Shahabuddin from @unibirmingham.bsky.social for acting as the external assessor and for sharing valuable feedback.

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Aug 1

Just released 📣

@myrmek.bsky.social's latest article, 'Transit Beirut: UNHCR, Diaspora Networks, and the Covert Resettlement of Armenians during the Cold War' is now published in Mashriq & Mahjar.

Read the full article here: lebanesestudies.ojs.chass.ncsu.edu/index.php/ma...

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Jul 30

With Pakistani police going door-to-door to detain and deport Afghan refugees, 60 women's rights activists are currently in hiding. Meanwhile, countries that promised to resettle refugees in Pakistan are withdrawing their commitments.

🔗 Read Hanna Gjelsvik Berg's op-ed in @dagsavisen.bsky.social

– Hvis de sender meg tilbake til Afghanistan, betyr det døden

En gruppe kvinnerettighetsaktivister lever i skjul i Pakistan for å unngå talibanregimet de flyktet fra. Mens Pakistan massedeporterer afghanske flyktninger, står verdenssamfunnet på sidelinjen og ser...

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Jul 9

In a blog post for the @rli-sas.bsky.social, @ozlemgs.bsky.social examines the decline of multilateral governance in Türkiye's refugee issues. What implications might aid cuts have in this context?

rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/07/04/f...

The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Jun 30

How can ethnographic methods enhance refugee law research? ✨

In @myrmek.bsky.social's keynote at the Refugee Law Initiative's annual conference in London, she outlined three ways she has used ethnographic methods to navigate legal complexities. Discover the details below:

Rethinking refugee law through an ethnographic lens - Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law (IKRS)

At the Refugee Law Initiative’s annual conference in London, Professor Maja Janmyr delivered a keynote on the use of ethnographic approaches in refugee law.

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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · Jun 10

[🖋️New Blog] Pakistan's Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan has ordered millions of Afghans - many long-settled or legally recognized - to leave or face deportation. Hanna Gjelsvik Berg shows that the policy raises urgent concerns over refugee rights, legality, and non-refoulement: buff.ly/8gjV1Dy

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Jun 4

📣 This week, @kazmiarj.bsky.social presented her research on 'Non-Signatory States in International Refugee Law: Pakistan’s Experience' at a staff seminar at CMI in Bergen.

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Dr Maja Grundler @majagrundler.bsky.social · Jun 2

Brilliant keynote by @myrmek.bsky.social at #RLIconf25, discussing how ethnographic methods can inform, inspire and improve refugee law research

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · May 14

BEYOND scholars participated in three events in Pakistan to share our research and to engage in discussions on Afghan refugee rights in the country 🇵🇰

This comes at a time when Pakistan continues its repatriation and deportation of Afghan refugees.

👉 Read more about the timely discussions here:

Creating impact in critical times: Afghan refugee rights in Pakistan - Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law (IKRS)

BEYOND scholars participated in dynamic conferences in Lahore and Karachi to disseminate the project's research in Pakistan.

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · May 6

BEYOND organized a roundtable on refugee governance in Pakistan 🇵🇰

– With the current repatriation plan, there are many conflicting opinions and misunderstandings. We wanted to create a space to address these issues, Dr. Arjumand Bano Kazmi says.

Discover the insightful discussions here:

Discussing refugee rights and governance in Pakistan - Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law (IKRS)

The BEYOND project organized a roundtable in Islamabad to address the politically sensitive and timely issue of refugee governance in Pakistan.

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Apr 23

Yesterday BEYOND organized a panel on non-signatory states in international refugee law in Lahore, Pakistan 🏛️

Thank you LUMS University for giving us the opportunity and for shedding light on this important topic.

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Apr 22

We are excited to be a part of the Futures of International Law conference at LUMS University in Lahore, Pakistan 🇵🇰

Looking forward to stimulating conversations ahead!

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Mar 19

Check out our new video abstract ✨

In @ozlemgs.bsky.social's latest research, she explores how the Turkish Council of State engages with the Refugee Convention in cases involving 'non-European' refugees.

🔗 Watch the full video here: www.jus.uio.no/ikrs/english...

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Mar 17

In @dagsavisen.bsky.social, Hanna Gjelsvik Berg challenges the narrative that Syria is safe for returning refugees 🌍

She advocates for Norway to allow go-and-see-visits, providing refugees the opportunity to gain firsthand insights before making decisions.

🔗 Read the op-ed in Norwegian here:

Nei, det er ikke trygt i Syria

Den norske regjeringen har oppfordret syriske flyktninger til å reise hjem, mens UD fraråder nordmenn å sette sin fot i landet. Er ikke det dobbeltmoral?

www.dagsavisen.no

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Feb 14

Exciting news 🌟 @myrmek.bsky.social's new book chapter 'Lebanon and the establishment of international refugee law' in Refugee Governance in the Arab World: The International Refugee Regime and Global Politics, is now published!

Read the full book chapter here: library.oapen.org/bitstream/ha...

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Feb 10

A glimpse into Naureen Rahim’s fieldwork, currently in Chittagong, Bangladesh📍🇧🇩

By interviewing judges, lawyers, and legal aid providers, Rahim investigates the procedural challenges in managing refugee cases and the existing avenues for legal assistance.

More updates coming soon 🌏

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court and Legal Aid office, Chittagong.

The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Feb 6

📣 Hot off the press 📣

In our latest publication in the International Journal of Refugee Law, Arjumand Bano Kazmi delves into the intricacies of Pakistan’s judiciary and its interaction with international refugee law.

Read the full article here: academic.oup.com/ijrl/advance...

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The BEYOND project @non-signatory.bsky.social · Feb 4

Thrilled to share our latest publication in the International Journal of Refugee Law 📖

Özlem Gürakar Skribeland explores the Turkish Council of State’s engagement with international refugee law in cases involving ‘non-European’ refugees.

Read the full article here: academic.oup.com/ijrl/advance...

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