Socioeconomic Rights of Palestinian Refugees in Arab Countries

Dr. Khalil discussed the possible impact of global crisis on the economic and social rights of Palestinian refugees in host Arab countries. He addressed the case of Palestinian refugees in the Arab states that host the majority of Palestinian refugees; that is, in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. He also shed light on the negative impact of the global crisis on Palestinian refugees, not only in terms of political enforcement but also in terms of their legal recognition. Moreover, he argues that the deterioration in the global economic context is no jus­tification for states – whatever their level of income – to compromise on their fundamental human rights obligations.