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Training Series on Protection of Refugees and Asylum-Seekers for Lawyers

9 Oct 2026 - Fri / 1 day / 8:30am - 5:30pm / Raja Aziz Addruse Auditorium
This event is free of charge, but advance registration is required.

The Bar Council National Legal Aid & YBGK Committee, in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (“UNHCR”), will be organising a training session on the protection of refugees and asylum-seekers.

This training will provide an introduction to the refugee situation in Malaysia, including the migration movements in the region, an understanding of the refugee and asylum concepts under international law and the protection situation in Malaysia. The training will also explore some of the legal gaps affecting refugees and asylum-seekers and look at strategic approaches to improving their access to justice.

Organisers: Bar Council National Legal Aid and YBGK Committee, UNHCR

CPD Points: 5
Event Code:
T3/09102026/BC/BC261243/5

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Description

TIMEPROGRAMME
08:30 – 09:00Registration
09:00 – 09:15Opening Remarks by Co-Chairperson, Bar Council National Legal Aid & YBGK Committee
09:15 – 10:00Introduction to the Workshop (ice-breaking and housekeeping)
10:00 – 10:30Session 1: Overview of Mixed and Onward Movements in Southeast Asia
UNHCR Malaysia
10:30 – 10:45Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15Session 2: Definition of Refugees
UNHCR Malaysia
11:15 – 12:30Session 3: Protection Situation of Refugees in Malaysia
UNHCR Malaysia
12:30 – 14:15Lunch
14:15 – 15:00Session 4: Navigating Legal Gaps
Co-Chairperson, Bar Council National Legal Aid & YBGK Committee
15:00 – 15:45Session 5: Strategic Approaches to Improving Access to Justice for Refugees
Co-Chairperson, Bar Council National Legal Aid & YBGK Committee
15:45 – 16:00Tea Break
16:00 – 17:00Session 6: Case Study
UNHCR Malaysia
17:00 – 17:30Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

Speaker

Terms and Conditions

Event Policy
Admission is free, but advance registration is required.

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The registration for this session will close on 5 October 2026 (Monday), at 5:30 pm.

The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.

Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing.

Substitutions are allowed. Kindly inform us in writing with the relevant details at least three days in advance. If you have failed to inform the organiser on your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.

Transferral
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details at least three days in advance.

Attendance
CPD points for CPD Scheme will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.

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Disclaimer

  • Materials (if any) will be emailed only. No printed notes will be provided.
  • No recording of the event is permitted via any means at any time.
  • No part of the event content may be used / reproduced in any form without the written and explicit consent of the Malaysian Bar and speaker(s).

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