2024 Addressing Modern Trends in Human Mobility

Since 1951 international regulations governing refugee admissions have remained unchanged. These were specifically designed to respond to the tragic events of World War II. However, international law has not evolved to address recent pressing threats such as the spread of firearms to non-military actors, escalating drug related and gang violence, devastation and loss of land due to climate change, and life-threatening economic crisis leading to starvation.

The numerous visa types per country are each regulated by complex requirements. Most legal frameworks categorise migrants as either voluntary migrants, those who wish to relocate to advance their career and socioeconomic status, re-unite with family, invest in a business or study; or forced migrants, those faced with persecution and whose lives are in danger.