VIRB-RefugeesPAL-2020-10

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Palestinian Refugees and UNRWA

Tour Subtitle: 

New Approaches to overcome the Deadlock
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Tour Date: 

15. October 2020

Francesca Albanese and Lex Takkenberg, former chief of ethics of UNRWA, will present the key findings and policy recommendations of their pioneering work "Palestinian Refugees in International Law". To reach a common ground of knowledge, there will be an expert presentation on the history, the legal and de facto situation of Palestinian refugees and an introduction to the challenges of UNRWA. 

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This year, Francesca Albanese and Lex Takkenberg, former chief of ethics of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), have published an updated edition of "Palestinian Refugees in International Law". The pioneering book on Palestinian refugees and the role of UNRWA is a key reference text for anyone desiring a better understanding of the Palestinian refugee question and its unresolved status. It contains crucial and innovative policy recommendations regarding the future of Palestinian refugees and UNRWA as an institution.

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Before the authors of the books are going to present the key findings of the new edition, an expert presentation on the history, the legal and de facto situation of Palestinian refugees and an introduction to UNRWA's current challenges will help to reach a common ground of knowledge. With Rania Muhareb, a Palestinian researcher will comment on each input. Also, there will be space for questions and comments by the audience. 

Tour Overview

Info Box: 

This is a digital event (via Zoom Webinar) and free of charge. However, to make this important event and others possible and accessible for free, we rely on donations.

Don't hesitate to contact us by email if you have any questions: [email protected]

Program

Digital Program: 

16:45 Start of the live stream

17:00 Welcome by our moderator Christoph Dinkelaker, introducing the host organizations dis:orient e.V. and Alsharq REISE 

17:10 The history, the legal and de facto Situation of Palestinian Refugees, presentation by Lex Takkenberg, former director of UNRWA, followed by comments by Palestinian researcher Rania Muhareb and questions by the audience

17:40 An introduction to UNRWA with a focus on current challenges by Georg Weininger, political scientist specialized on international organizations and human rights, followed by comments by Rania Muhareb and Q & A

18:10 Introduction to the pioneering book"Palestinian Refugees in International Law" and its policy recommendations by international lawyer, legal researcher and co-author Francesca Albanese, followed by comments by Rania Muhareb and Q & A

18:40 Closing remarks and outlook on upcoming events by Christoph Dinkelaker