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This paper looks at the legal position of 'de facto' refugees in Western Europe, noting the difficulties that arise when the recognition of refugee status is different for different countries. Thus a person who qualifies as a refugee in one country might not qualify as a refugee in another country, in which case this person may be regarded as a 'de facto' refugee. The paper considers the various legal instruments in Europe related to the definition of refugee status.

Focuses on five key issues: "Mainstreaming conflict prevention policy and practice within European Community policy"; "Strengthening EU-Africa engagement in conflict prevention"; "Integrating crisis management with conflict prevention"; "Tackling terrorism, organised crime and illicit trafficking"; and "Enhancing co-ordination across EU institutions."

Standards designed to help agencies working internationally to safeguard the children with whom they or their partners work.

Chapter titles include "Concepts: From Rehabilitation to Peace-building," "Democratic Peace-building," "Limitations of External Assistance," and "Outline of a Strategic Framework for Peace-building." A bibliography is included.