The Canadian Council for Refugees spring consultation will be held from May 26-28, 2011 in Hamilton, Ontario.
2011 marks the 60th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. The 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees is the internationally recognized legal document that defines who a refugee is, what their rights are and the legal obligations of states parties to the Convention.
This consultation includes (so far) at least two sessions directly related to children/youth/family issues, including:
The impact of lost or mistaken identity documents for youth
Lost identity documents (ID) or misinformation can have serious impacts on the lives of refugee and immigrant youth in Canada. This workshop will look at the problems associated with trying to replace lost or mistaken identity documents for newcomer youth, and some possible solutions and actions.
Convention compliance for refugee children
The purpose of this workshop will be to explore the extent of Canada’s compliance with the Refugee Convention in the areas of refoulement, detention and family reunification. Participants will review CCR activities relative to each area and brainstorm about potential activities the CCR could undertake to promote greater compliance.
For more information, visit the Canadian Council for Refugees website.
