Our world is on the move: All living things migrate from place to place seeking a more hospitable habitat, an abundant food supply, or an improved quality of life. Yet the rights of humans crossing international borders aren’t fully protected, with migration governed by fragmented rules and norms — not data. Now, a Cornell University interdisciplinary initiative is working to change that.
In this webcast, Cornell experts will examine how migrant stereotypes, discrimination, and xenophobia drive the militarization of borders and the ways in which migrant rights are — or are not — allowed and respected. Using insights from the first global Migrants’ Rights Database, the panel will explore how effectively states are protecting migrants' rights and complying with international law. They’ll also discuss how new research using these data offer crucial public policy evidence for developing an international law to protect all migrants.
This event is part of our Migrations series, sponsored by Cornell’s Migrations initiative.
