In 2026, the world marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention — the treaty that established the international framework for refugee protection in the aftermath of World War II. This milestone comes at a moment of unprecedented displacement, strained protection systems, and growing pressure on the multilateral institutions that once anchored global cooperation. However, migration is both a historical constant and a driver of transformation in Latin America.
Join our webinar to hear how our expert panelists challenge the crisis-centered narrative and review migration as a constitutive element of Latin American societies, seeking creative solutions for the issues posed by this phenomenon.
This event will also feature two on-campus watch parties, providing Columbia students with the chance to engage with these discussions in their community.
Speakers
- Roberto González, Universidad Católica Professor and member of the International Network of Researchers on Migration and Public Policy.
- Silvia Corradi Sander, Protection Officer at UNHCR Brazil
- Franklim Colletti, Columbia Global Center Emerging Scholar
- Manuela Orjuela (Moderator), Columbia University Medical Center
About the Series
This event is part of a global series, Displacement in a Changing World: Global Dialogue Across Campus and Continents, a year-long initiative convened by Columbia Global to explore the evolving realities of displacement around the world. Through regional events hosted by Columbia Global Centers and cross-campus dialogues in New York, the series brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students to examine the drivers of displacement, emerging policy responses, and the future of global protection frameworks.
Explore the full series and sign up for upcoming events.
