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13 Geo. Immigr. L.J. 617 (1998-1999)
Report on the Workshop on Temporary Protection: Comparative Policies and Practices

handle is hein.journals/geoimlj13 and id is 627 raw text is: REPORT ON THE WORKSHOP ON TEMPORARY PROTECTION: COMPARATIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 5-6, 1999 NADIA YAKOOB* I. INTRODUCTION In light of the recent refugee crises in Europe and the Americas, there is a growing need for well-defined mechanisms to protect individuals fleeing civil war, severe civil disorder, or other life-threatening circumstances. The Workshop on Temporary Protection: Comparative Policies and Practices was organized to facilitate a transatlantic dialogue about the temporary protection regimes currently in use in Europe and the United States. Specifi- cally, the Workshop explored the viability, legality, and practicality of such regimes in light of the fact that most forced migrants flee civil wars, as opposed to individualized persecution, and that responses are often formu- lated in the context of mass influx. The goal was to assess recent experiences, identify any conceptual and practical shortcomings of temporary protection, and formulate effective recommendations to address these defects. The Workshop was convened by the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) of Georgetown University, with the support of the German Marshall Fund. It was held on March 5 and 6, 1999, in Washington, DC. Workshop participants included government officials, scholars, and representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and such international organizations as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), who are actively involved in analyzing and implementing mecha- nisms for temporary protection. * Research Assistant, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Washington, D.C.; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2000. The author would like to thank Professors Susan F. Martin and Andrew I. Schoenholtz for their support and guidance.

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