%0 Journal Article 
%A Seatzu, Francesco
%T Refugees and conflicts: 74 years after Geneva, where do we stand?
%D 2025
%@ 2341-0868
%U http://hdl.handle.net/10498/37588
%X As the 74th anniversary of the 1951 Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees
approaches in 2025, this article examines the evolution of the relationship between international
refugee law (IRL) and international humanitarian law (IHL) in situations of armed conflict since
1951. The discussion highlights the significant progress made globally in understanding how these
two legal systems interact, particularly in contexts where armed conflict exacerbates the plight of
refugees. Key milestones in legal frameworks and case law illustrate a growing recognition of the
necessity for cooperation between IRL and IHL to safeguard the rights of displaced individuals.
Despite these advancements, considerable challenges remain in fully aligning their applications.
These challenges include discrepancies in definitions of refugee status, complexities of enforcement, and varying interpretations of obligations under both legal regimes. Additionally, contemporary issues such as regional conflicts and increasing numbers of forcibly displaced people underscore the urgency of refining these legal frameworks. The article ultimately advocates for a more
integrated approach to enhance the comprehensive protection of refugees caught in armed conflicts,
emphasising the importance of collaboration between legal frameworks to effectively address the
evolving needs of displaced populations.

%K the 1951 Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees
%K International Refugee Law (IRL)
%K Refugees
%K Internally Displaced Persons
%K Armed Conflicts
%K Civilian Persons
%K Retrospective View
%K Complementarism
%K Systemic Interpretation
%K Convención de Ginebra de 1951 sobre el Estatuto de los Refugiados
%K Derecho Internacional de los Refugiados (DIR)
%K Desplazados internos
%K Conflictos armados
%K Personas civiles
%K Visión retrospectiva
%K Interpretación sistémica
%~ Universidad de Cádiz