Absolutely. Of course, not every country will have the same resources to provide refugees and asylum seekers with the exact same treatment. Still, there should certainly be a baseline expectation for… moreAbsolutely. Of course, not every country will have the same resources to provide refugees and asylum seekers with the exact same treatment. Still, there should certainly be a baseline expectation for how to treat these groups like people. Not only is it a demonstration of basic respect for human life, but I think it also demonstrates respect for the countries they emigrated from.
Asylum seekers and refugees should be a globally protected group that we should expect each and every country to treat ethically and humanely. If they don’t physically have the capacity, there should be a different system in place. I don’t know what that system should be, but I know that it should exist. Less
there should definitely be global conseunsus on human rights regarding refugees but each country is impacted differently in positive and negative ways by refugees so I don’t know what the agreement… morethere should definitely be global conseunsus on human rights regarding refugees but each country is impacted differently in positive and negative ways by refugees so I don’t know what the agreement would be. Less
Yes, refugees and migrants should not be placed in inhumane facilities and there should be a standard for their treatment to ensure they’re not treated like prisoners, as the vast majority are not… moreYes, refugees and migrants should not be placed in inhumane facilities and there should be a standard for their treatment to ensure they’re not treated like prisoners, as the vast majority are not criminials. Less
There have been international–though not necessarily ‘global’–agreements regarding the treatment of refugees/asylum seekers since 1951 in the form of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967…. moreThere have been international–though not necessarily ‘global’–agreements regarding the treatment of refugees/asylum seekers since 1951 in the form of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol. These two things defined the meaning of ‘refugee,’ established the customary international law of non-refoulment which prohibits states from returning refugees to a country where they would face threats to their life or freedom, laid out refugee rights, and set forth the obligations a nation has toward these individuals. Since then, the Global Compact on Refugees was set in 2018 to improve international cooperation.
In other words, there is already a level of global consensus on the treatment of refugees/asylum seekers. I believe it is beneficial and should be maintained in order to prevent ‘expedient yet cruel’ treatment of people seeking an escape from persecution. Less
While impossible, I do think that the world would be better off with a global consensus on the ethical treatment of refugees. Especially with climate change, resource conflicts, and political… moreWhile impossible, I do think that the world would be better off with a global consensus on the ethical treatment of refugees. Especially with climate change, resource conflicts, and political conflicts increasing, the number of refugees is expected to rise. Countries should not sweep this issue under the rug; they should face it head-on and try to create the best and most ethical conditions for refugees as possible. Less
I think that a global consensus on the ethical treatment of refugees/asylum seekers would be extremely beneficial and would ensure that human rights are properly protected. However, I am not sure if… moreI think that a global consensus on the ethical treatment of refugees/asylum seekers would be extremely beneficial and would ensure that human rights are properly protected. However, I am not sure if everyone would be willing to come together and develop a shared responsibility as each country has different resources and are impacted on different levels. Less
Absolutely. Of course, not every country will have the same resources to provide refugees and asylum seekers with the exact same treatment. Still, there should certainly be a baseline expectation for… moreAbsolutely. Of course, not every country will have the same resources to provide refugees and asylum seekers with the exact same treatment. Still, there should certainly be a baseline expectation for how to treat these groups like people. Not only is it a demonstration of basic respect for human life, but I think it also demonstrates respect for the countries they emigrated from.
Asylum seekers and refugees should be a globally protected group that we should expect each and every country to treat ethically and humanely. If they don’t physically have the capacity, there should be a different system in place. I don’t know what that system should be, but I know that it should exist. Less
there should definitely be global conseunsus on human rights regarding refugees but each country is impacted differently in positive and negative ways by refugees so I don’t know what the agreement… morethere should definitely be global conseunsus on human rights regarding refugees but each country is impacted differently in positive and negative ways by refugees so I don’t know what the agreement would be. Less
Yes, refugees and migrants should not be placed in inhumane facilities and there should be a standard for their treatment to ensure they’re not treated like prisoners, as the vast majority are not… moreYes, refugees and migrants should not be placed in inhumane facilities and there should be a standard for their treatment to ensure they’re not treated like prisoners, as the vast majority are not criminials. Less
There have been international–though not necessarily ‘global’–agreements regarding the treatment of refugees/asylum seekers since 1951 in the form of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967…. moreThere have been international–though not necessarily ‘global’–agreements regarding the treatment of refugees/asylum seekers since 1951 in the form of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol. These two things defined the meaning of ‘refugee,’ established the customary international law of non-refoulment which prohibits states from returning refugees to a country where they would face threats to their life or freedom, laid out refugee rights, and set forth the obligations a nation has toward these individuals. Since then, the Global Compact on Refugees was set in 2018 to improve international cooperation.
In other words, there is already a level of global consensus on the treatment of refugees/asylum seekers. I believe it is beneficial and should be maintained in order to prevent ‘expedient yet cruel’ treatment of people seeking an escape from persecution. Less
I absolutely think there should. There are too many instances where people are abused when they are in need.
While impossible, I do think that the world would be better off with a global consensus on the ethical treatment of refugees. Especially with climate change, resource conflicts, and political… moreWhile impossible, I do think that the world would be better off with a global consensus on the ethical treatment of refugees. Especially with climate change, resource conflicts, and political conflicts increasing, the number of refugees is expected to rise. Countries should not sweep this issue under the rug; they should face it head-on and try to create the best and most ethical conditions for refugees as possible. Less
I think that a global consensus on the ethical treatment of refugees/asylum seekers would be extremely beneficial and would ensure that human rights are properly protected. However, I am not sure if… moreI think that a global consensus on the ethical treatment of refugees/asylum seekers would be extremely beneficial and would ensure that human rights are properly protected. However, I am not sure if everyone would be willing to come together and develop a shared responsibility as each country has different resources and are impacted on different levels. Less