In the past decade, the global refugee population has more than doubled, with countries in both Asia and Europe experiencing an influx of refugees and migrants. From the 2015 refugee crisis in Europe, to the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar and surrounding states, the social welfare of refugees, protection of their basic human rights and efficient support to asylum-seekers have been some of the crucial challenges states have faced. Our speakers will offer their unique insights into how migrant and refugee crises are addressed in Europe and Asia, what measures should be taken or are being taken to ensure social welfare and protection of refugees in host countries, and what states, international organisations and NGOs should do to prevent forced migration.

Speakers: 

is an Indonesian human rights activist and is the co-founder of SUAKA, the civil society association for refugee rights protection and actively engaged in refugee issues since 2011. She…