Routledge UNHCR and International Refugee Law Book

Explore the deep connection between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the development of international refugee law. This Routledge Research in International Law volume examines the historical and statutory foundations established when the UN General Assembly created the UNHCR in 1951. This book tracks the evolution of the organization over the last sixty years. It examines how the UNHCR mandate has changed through formal means and the various techniques used to facilitate change in its role. Readers will gain a clear understanding of how the agency has shaped the legal landscape for refugees through its decades of service and institutional growth. Ideal for students, legal professionals, and researchers, this text provides a detailed look at the transition from original treaties to modern innovation in international law. It offers a comprehensive view of how one of the world's most significant humanitarian organizations has navigated and influenced the global legal framework.