Migrações internacionais (Soberania, Direitos Humanos e Cidadania)

The subject of international migration is complex, with current migration flows attracting widespread media attention and interest by researchers. Despite this, migrants are foreigners who are still viewed as posing a threat to national security. A wide-ranging reflection is therefore required in order to address questions on migration and the guaranteeing of human rights as well as state sovereignty. This article makes several contributions on modern-day migration flows, placing a particular emphasis on the situation of refugees in light of state sovereignty, Human Rights and concept of citizenship.