2026 Seminar for Refugee Law Practitioners
2026 Seminar for Refugee Law Practitioners
Join UNHCR and partner organizations in Copenhagen for the second Nordic Seminar for Refugee Law Practitioners, a two-day event bringing together refugee law practitioners from across the Nordic region.
Building on the first seminar held in November 2024, this edition will focus on the rapidly evolving legal landscape for asylum in Europe. With the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum moving towards implementation, and national asylum systems across the Nordic countries undergoing significant reforms, practitioners are facing new questions related to procedural safeguards, effective remedies, and the protection of fundamental rights.
The seminar will provide a forum for thoughtful discussion, exchange of practice, and development of legal and advocacy strategies among practitioners working to support people in need of international protection.
The registration deadline is 27 April 2026
Sessions will explore:
- Preparation for the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and its implications for legal practitioners
- Country-specific developments: Syria and Afghanistan
- Revocation of protection status and residence permits, including cases involving criminal and post-flight conduct
Participation is free of charge, though participants are expected to cover their own travel costs. Lunch will be provided on the first day, and refreshments will be served during coffee breaks. Registration is currently open for in-person participation. Depending on interest and technical feasibility, online participation may be opened for selected parts of the seminar at a later stage.
Click here for Tentative Agenda
The programme remains subject to updates, including confirmation of speakers and facilitators closer to the seminar dates.
Please share this invitation within your networks. For questions, please contact: Rania Elgindy – [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to Copenhagen.
UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries
In collaboration with: Danish Refugee Council, Finnish Refugee Advice Centre, Icelandic Red Cross, NOAS Foundation, and the Swedish Refugee Law Centre