Call for Papers – The Rise of International Asylum Coordination: Understanding the Evolution and Impact of Safe Third Country Policies
This project examines the law, politics, and consequences of safe third country agreements and broader asylum coordination mechanisms. The organizers are seeking papers that explore the legal, political, and social dimensions of these policies from diverse disciplinary and regional perspectives.
With the support of the Sallows Chair of Human Rights and the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, a 2-day workshop will be held on October 2–3, 2026, at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Canada). Limited funding is available to support travel for selected participants.
Key details:
- Abstract deadline: March 15, 2026 (300 words max + short bio and recent publications)
- Notification of proposal acceptance: April 15, 2026
- Draft papers due: August 15, 2026 (5,000–7,000 words)
- Workshop: October 2–3, 2026
Papers will contribute to an edited volume to be submitted to McGill-Queen’s University Press as part of the Refugee and Forced Migration Studies series.
Please submit abstracts and inquiries to: asylumcoordinationproject2026@gmail.com