Visit asylum and refugee protection are highly topical, complex and constantly evolving issues. To understand the issues involved, theCatholic University of Louvain has launched a free online course entitled "Asylum and Refugee Law". This advanced course is available on the EDX platform and is aimed at all decision-makers, judges, lawyers and human rights defenders who wish to acquire precise theoretical and practical knowledge of national, regional and international law.
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An in-depth analysis of the 1951 Geneva Convention
The 1951 Geneva Refugee Convention is the cornerstone of international refugee protection. In this course, learners will have the opportunity to analyze this convention in detail to understand the notions of asylum and refugee, as well as the principle of non-refoulement. Through the use of a conceptual tool, the three-scales theory, each distinct element of the refugee definition will be studied in a rigorous and structured way. Learners will thus be able to take a holistic view of the entire definition, to better understand the issues involved in protecting refugees.
Practical situations for better understanding
The Asylum and Refugee Law course emphasizes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to assessing the credibility of an asylum seeker's story. Learners will have the opportunity to compare theoretical analysis with practical situations to better understand the issues involved in asylum procedures. They will also be able to delve deeper into the specific situation of protection in Africa and reflect on future challenges, such as the issue of climate refugees.
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Acquire the skills needed to formulate rigorous legal reasoning
The "Asylum and Refugee Law" course will enable learners to formulate rigorous legal reasoning on the right of asylum and international protection. They will also be able to analyze case law from international, regional and national jurisdictions relating to asylum and refugee law. Finally, they will be able to criticize or justify the reasoning of an asylum body (administrative or jurisdictional) to develop arguments for a decision or appeal.
The Asylum and Refugee Law course in a nutshell
The "Asylum and Refugee Law" course offered by the Université catholique de Louvain on the EDX platform is an opportunity for learners to understand current issues relating to refugee protection. Through an in-depth analysis of the 1951 Geneva Convention and the principle of non-refoulement to regional protection and future challenges in asylum. You will analyze in detail the 1951 Geneva Convention, which remains the key to international refugee protection, and the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits any state from returning a refugee to a country where his or her life or freedom would be threatened. You'll be able to master the concepts of asylum and refugee, and know the criteria that determine who can be recognized as a beneficiary of refugee status and international protection.
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The course will also enable you to understand the various regional, subsidiary and complementary forms of protection, as well as the specific situation of protection in Africa. You will also be able to explore future challenges in the field of asylum, such as climate refugees.
The course consists of videos, texts, case studies and quizzes to test your understanding of the concepts. The teachers are experts in the field, including Sylvie Sarolea and Jean-Yves Carlier, both law professors at the Université catholique de Louvain.
At the end of this course, you will be able to formulate a rigorous legal reasoning on the right of asylum and international protection, define and apply the concepts of asylum and refugee, analyze the jurisprudential decisions of international, regional and national jurisdictions relating to the right of asylum and refugees, criticize or justify the reasoning of an asylum authority (administrative or jurisdictional) in order to develop arguments within the framework of a decision or argument, regional and national jurisdictions relating to asylum and refugees, criticize or justify the reasoning of an asylum authority (administrative or jurisdictional) in order to develop arguments in the context of a decision or appeal, and question and imagine future challenges in the field of asylum.
About Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)
The Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is a renowned institution on the Belgian and international university scene. Founded in 1425, it is currently the largest French-speaking university in Belgium. UCLouvain was founded by the Roman Catholic Church and has retained its Catholic roots, while becoming a modern, pluralistic and open academic institution.
The university offers a wide range of high-quality study programs in many fields, including the humanities, social sciences, health sciences, engineering, economics and management, law, political science and theology. It is renowned for its cutting-edge research in various fields, including medicine, biology, physics, economics, philosophy and law.
L'UCLouvain is also committed to development cooperation and international solidarity, with a particular focus on developing countries. It has set up numerous projects in collaboration with local partners in the fields of health, agriculture, education and environmental management.
Alongside its academic and social commitment, UCLouvain is renowned for its green campus and impressive historic architecture. It is located in Louvain-la-Neuve, a young and dynamic university town 30 kilometers south of Brussels.
About edX
EdX is an online learning platform founded in 2012 by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Since its inception, it has grown to become one of the world's leading MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms. Today, it offers a wide range of online courses, professional certification programs and online degrees in collaboration with over 150 partner universities and institutions.
EDX offers a high-quality online learning experience with courses available free of charge to anyone, anywhere in the world. The courses offered on the EDX platform cover a variety of subjects, from computer science and technology to social sciences and humanities, business and the natural sciences.
One of the main advantages of EDX is that courses are designed by renowned academic and industry experts, and are often based on existing university programs. This ensures that learners have access to high-quality, up-to-date courses.
EdX offers online professional certifications and diplomas for students wishing to validate their skills and learning experience. These certification and diploma programs are generally less costly and more flexible than traditional university programs, while offering high-quality, highly-recognized training.
How do I register for the course?
The Asylum and Refugee Law course is available on the EDX platform. When registering, you can choose between two tracks: the audited track or the audit trail. The audit trail, priced at 139 USD, gives you access to additional features, such as graded assignments and exams, a shareable certificate at the end of the course and unlimited access to course materials. The Audit Trail is free, but offers limited access to course materials and expires on June 7.
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