The Role of International Human Rights Law in Addressing Refugee Rights and Asylum Seekers' Protection

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the role of international human rights law in addressing refugee rights and asylum seekers' protection Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The role of international human rights law in addressing refugee rights and asylum seekers' protection is significant yet complex. While legal frameworks and mechanisms have been established to safeguard the rights of vulnerable populations, challenges persist in ensuring their effective implementation and enforcement across different regions. The study highlighted variations in adherence to legal obligations among countries, as well as evolving trends in jurisprudence at regional and international levels. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for enhanced cooperation and capacity-building efforts to strengthen refugee protection mechanisms globally. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Liberalism Theory, Constructivism Theory & Critical Theory may be used to anchor future studies on the role of international human rights law in addressing refugee rights and asylum seekers' protection. Enhance the capacity of legal professionals, policymakers, and humanitarian actors to effectively implement international human rights law in refugee protection efforts. This includes providing training and resources to improve understanding of legal obligations and strengthen the application of rights-based approaches in practice. Integrate refugee rights and asylum seekers' protection into broader policy agendas, including migration, development, and human rights frameworks. Ensure coherence and consistency across policy domains to maximize the impact of international human rights law in addressing refugee crises.