Corpus: International Journal of Law and Political Authorit
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): January: Corpus: International Journal of Law and Political Authority

International Human Rights Law: Protection of Refugees in Contemporary Conflicts

Deo Renaldi Saputra (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Sahal Hanafi (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Sunusi Dauda (Bayero University Kano)
Melva Noya (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana)
Bunga Dwi Fani Ritonga (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



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20 Jan 2026

Abstract

Contemporary armed conflicts have generated complex patterns of forced displacement that challenge the adequacy of traditional refugee protection frameworks. This article examines the role of international human rights law in safeguarding refugees within the context of modern conflicts characterized by protracted violence, institutional fragility, and evolving displacement drivers. Using a normative legal research methodology, the study analyzes the convergence between international human rights law, refugee law, and international humanitarian law, with particular attention to enforcement mechanisms and judicial practice. The findings reveal that human rights law provides a universal and enforceable normative foundation that extends protection beyond formal refugee status, strengthens the principle of non-refoulement, and enhances accountability through judicial oversight. The article further identifies emerging challenges, including temporary protection regimes, climate-related displacement, and digital governance, which require adaptive human rights-based responses. By situating refugee protection within a rights-centered legal framework, this study underscores the continuing relevance of international human rights law as a vital instrument for protecting displaced populations amid increasingly complex and unstable global conflict environments.

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Corpus: International Journal of Law and Political Authority is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly research in the fields of law, governance, and political authority. The journal serves as an international forum for scholars, legal practitioners, ...