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Application of international standards of protection in responding to the needs of refugees

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Introduction to the Course

This is an updated version of the courses delivered by CRSM since 2016. The revised content considers the significant uptick in the number of displaced people caused by the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, delves into the challenges posed by hardening social and political attitudes towards migrants globally, and examines the increasing role of climate-related challenges in global migration trends. The course also explores the role of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) and the associated comprehensive solutions and community-based pathways that have emerged since.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the participants will be able to;
– Build an understanding of global forced migration trends and legal protection frameworks
– Enhance practical skills in Refugee Status Determination (RSD) and vulnerability assessment
– Equip participants to design and deliver protection interventions with a rights-based, durable solutions approach
– Explore real case studies and field applications for better decision-making in complex protection scenarios

Course Outcomes

– Confidence in interpreting and applying protection law
– Tools for Refugee Status Determination (RSD), asylum interviews, and decision-making
– Strategies for dealing with statelessness, exclusion clauses, and durable solutions
– Field insight into working with vulnerable populations and refugees
– Action plan tailored to your context or organization

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideally suited for;
– NGO/INGO staff in protection, legal aid, shelter, or migration
– UN agency personnel and government stakeholders
– Legal professionals, case managers, and field coordinators
– Donor and advocacy staff in displacement/migration contexts
– Students, researchers, or journalists focused on migration and rights

Course Methodology

– Expert-Led Lecture: Delivered by a professional experienced in refugee law, migration studies, and humanitarian aid to provide foundational knowledge.
– Case Studies and Real-Life Scenarios: Analysis of real-world examples to understand the complexities of forced migration and protection mechanisms.
– Interactive and Multimedia Workshops: Hands-on sessions to practice skills such as Refugee Status Determination (RSD), conducting asylum interviews, and identifying vulnerabilities, A multimedia approach brings the subject to life.
– Group Discussions and Debates: Facilitated conversations to explore challenges, share experiences, and develop innovative solutions, capitalizing on the experience within the globally recruited trainee group.
– Resource Toolkits: Access to practical tools, guidelines, and frameworks for effective protection work.

Course Contents

Day 1 – An introduction to the principles of protection

Learning objectives
– Understand the history of international action in support of refugees
– Identify the various actors responsible for international protection
– Become familiarized with the language of migration
– Understand the legal framework underpinning asylum

Key topics
– The 1951 Refugee Convention
– The legislative framework
– The role of UNHCR
– Statelessness
– The concept of protection
– Migration terminology
– The UNHCR Handbook
– Key concepts in refugee law
– Environmental challenges
– Exclusion and cessation

Day 2 – Practical application of the principles of protection

Learning objectives
– Develop an understanding of how asylum status determination should be undertaken
– Consider the challenges in the world today in forced migration
– Appreciate the different types of protection situations around the world

Key topics
– Deciding to flee
– Exclusion
– Cessation
– Key principles in Refugee Status Determination (RSD)
– The asylum interview
– Making the right decision
– Credibility
– What is going on in forced migration
– Global Compacts on Refugees/Migration
– The situation where we work

Day 3 – Making best use of resources in pursuit of delivering effective protection

Learning objectives
– Take time to consider the reality of forced migration with real life examples
– Consider what protection options are available
– Learn about the best resources available to those making status determinations
– Visit from refugees (in person/online, subject to availability)
– Where we work
– Durable solutions
– Types of protection
– Tools for protection
– Working with limited resources
– Community resilience

Day 4 – Challenging cases in protection, and look at what has been achieved

Leaning objectives
– Understand the principle of best interests
– Gain an overview of working with the most challenging cases
– Consider how we can tailor our approach to meet the needs of the vulnerable
– Appreciate positivity in a challenging environment

Key topics
– Best use of resources
– Practical guidance
– Where to go for help
– Community Resilience
– Identification of vulnerability
– Working with vulnerable people
– Tailoring our approach
– Overview of human trafficking
– Interviewing victims of torture
– Psychosocial care and support
– Comprehensive solutions and community pathways
– Successes in protection

Facilitator’s Profile – Phil Thorpe

Phil Thorpe is an international protection and migration specialist with over 20 years of experience working on the frontlines of forced displacement across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Having served with UNHCR, IOM, Red Cross, and several leading humanitarian agencies, Phil has a deep and practical understanding of refugee law, protection programming, and displacement’s complex realities in conflict and post-conflict settings.

Phil has been directly involved in refugee status determination (RSD), asylum case management, and designing durable solutions for vulnerable populations in contexts such as Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Sudan. He has worked with governments, international organizations, and civil society partners to strengthen national asylum systems, build protection referral mechanisms, and promote community-based approaches aligned with international legal standards.

As a trainer and facilitator, Phil is known for translating legal frameworks into real-world action. His courses are rich with case studies, field-tested tools, and role-play exercises, allowing participants to navigate protection scenarios confidently. Phil’s approach blends empathy with accountability, ensuring that participants leave with both a strong grasp of the legal foundations and the practical know-how to deliver meaningful support in displacement settings.

Whether you are a protection officer, humanitarian worker, government official, or legal practitioner, Phil’s expertise and engaging training style will leave you better prepared to uphold rights and deliver solutions in a rapidly evolving global protection landscape.

Course Duration:

Bangkok – Thailand June 16 to 19, 2025

Registration Details

Registration Deadline: May 25, 2025

Training Fee (+ VAT):

Day Delegates:
– For Local Organizations Based in the host country USD 1,385
– For International Organizations based in the host country USD 1,585
– For Organizations based outside the host country         USD 1,967

Full Board (4 Nights)
– For Local Organizations Based in the host country USD 1,805
– For International Organizations based in the host country USD 2,005
– For Organizations based outside the host country USD 2,405

Limited Financial Support Available

– Scholarship up to 30% in training fee is available on Need cum Merit Basis for participants from Least Developed Countries as per United Nations. Click here to see the list.
– For financial support, please email registration@crsmconsulting.net with the subject line “Financial Support Request,” mentioning your CV and justifications.

Early Bird Discount

Get an Early bird discount of 10% course fee if registered before May 25th, 2025

Group Discount

For every group of three registered participants, the fourth participant will be enrolled free of charge.

For Further Information:

For Further Information, Please Contact:  Email: registration@crsmconsulting.net ,Phone number: +92 (321) 55 65 072 | +92 (316) 58 87 783