Resources

At the Council, we provide a variety of free-to-access, expert resources to empower your efforts to advance the rights of displaced communities.

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A Climate Dimension: Practical Steps for International Protection Claims

This webinar interrogated the practical steps and direct legal solutions and pathways for migrants who have protection needs with a climate dimension to their claim.

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Amicus Brief on Non-Refoulement, Complementary Protection & Family Unity

Colombia Constitutional Court of Colombia

This amicus brief outlines Colombia’s obligation to assess an asylum seeker’s risk before expulsion to uphold the principle of non-refoulement. It emphasizes the duty to act in the best interests of the child and prevent unjustified interference with family life, which would disproportionately harm the children involved.

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Communications Training: Messaging and Media Engagement

The training imparted by Washington, D.C.-based strategic communications firm West End Strategy, focused on strategic communication for legal advocacy, covering client protection, media engagement, interview preparation, and crafting compelling messages to advance refugee and migrant rights.

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Amicus Briefs

The Council regularly intervenes as amicus on international law matters in courts across the world. Review the Council’s amicus briefs here.

Amicus Brief Challenging Conditions of Detention in Mexico

Mexico Ninth Collegiate Court on Administrative Matters of the First Circuit2017-05-17

This amicus brief addresses Mexico’s obligations under international law to uphold adequate detention conditions and ensure migrants’ access to healthcare while in detention. It highlights the need for compliance with international standards to protect migrants' rights and well-being.

Amicus Brief on Non-Refoulement, Complementary Protection & Family Unity

Colombia Constitutional Court of Colombia2024-01-01

Amicus Brief regarding delays in the Colombian asylum procedure, violations of due process, and asylum-seekers’ right to work

Colombia Constitutional Court of Colombia2023-05-05

This amicus curiae argues that Colombia's denial of work rights to asylum seekers violates international law, including obligations under the Refugee Convention and ACHR. It highlights systemic delays, discriminatory treatment, and the risk of de facto refoulement, urging Colombia to ensure timely processing of claims and equal access to employment.

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Past Trainings

The Council runs free training and events for its members, enhancing their ability to effectively advocate for the rights of refugees and migrants. Explore our previous training below:

A Climate Dimension: Practical Steps for International Protection Claims0

This webinar interrogated the practical steps and direct legal solutions and pathways for migrants who have protection needs with a climate dimension to their claim.

Communications Training: Messaging and Media Engagement1

In-depth Analysis of Inter-American Court of Human Rights Law2

This training explores the Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ case law on mobility and asylum, using a hypothetical case to illustrate procedural aspects. It also examines key rulings, legal principles, and their impact on migrants and refugees.

[2024] Proceedings before the Inter-American Human Rights System 3

This session covered essential topics such as filing petitions, managing individual cases, and navigating provisional and precautionary measures. It also explored advisory opinions within the Inter-American System of Human Rights.

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Expert Reports

The Council produces expert reports on international law issues to support its members’ key pieces of strategic litigation on refugee and migrants’ rights. You can find all of our expert reports here.

Expert Report on Non-Refoulement as a Principle of Customary International Law

Malaysia High Court of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur

Marie Demetriou KC, a specialist in human rights, asylum and immigration from Brick Court Chambers, was invited by the Plaintiff's solicitors to assist in a case filed in the High Court of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, involving Mohamed Khairuzzaman and the Government of Malaysia to provide a legal opinion on whether the principle of non-refoulment has attained the status of customary international law.

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