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Refugee Rights Clinic

The Unit's Refugee Law Clinic provides direct legal services to thousands of refugees and asylum seekers each year.

Teaching

The Refugee Rights Unit teaches refugee law to undergraduate law and masters' students within the Department of Public Law.

Research

The Refugee Rights Unit conducts applied research in refugee law and related topics.

Advocacy & Training

The Refugee Rights Unit undertakes a significant amount of targeted advocacy and training of government officials, the judiciary, civil society partners and refugee communities.

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Eradicating Statelessness in Africa

From the 9 - 13 October 2023, the UCT Law Refugee Rights Unit in partnership with UNHCR hosted a virtual training for practitioners, civil society and government officials on eradicating statelessness in Africa.

Refugee Rights Units shares expertise with social workers

UCT Law's Refugee Rights Unit – sharing their expertise with social workers on the rights and standards of care for migrant children.

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New support from the Claude Leon Foundation

The UCT Refugee Rights Clinic is pleased to announce that the Claude Leon Foundation has provided first-time funding for 2024 to support the Clinic’s efforts in serving the refugee community.

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Temporary Protection for Refugees - The Case of Zimbabwe

ASILE Annual Conference Events | 25 January 2023 | Cape Town

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