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Learn about the key legal documents that define and protect refugees worldwide. The 1951 Convention and its 1967 Protocol outline the rights, obligations and standards of treatment for refugees and host countries.
- THE REFUGEE CONVENTION, 1951
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The 1951 Convention provides the internationally recognized...
- THE REFUGEE CONVENTION, 1951
A comprehensive and authoritative commentary on the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951, adopted after the Second World War. The commentary explains the legal provisions, the historical background, the international cooperation and the universal applicability of the Convention.
The 1951 Convention defines the term "refugee" and establishes the rights and obligations of refugees and host countries. It also provides for the co-operation of States with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
A UN treaty that defines who a refugee is and sets out their rights and responsibilities. Learn about its history, parties, definition, and provisions from the 1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol.
The 1951 Convention provides the internationally recognized definition of a refugee and outlines the legal protection, rights and assistance a refugee is entitled to receive. UNHCR serves as the ‘guardian’ of these documents.
This handbook provides guidance on the procedures and criteria for determining refugee status under the 1951 Convention and the 1967 Protocol. It covers the general principles, inclusion and exclusion clauses, cessation clauses, and special cases of refugee protection.
The 1951 Convention defines a refugee as a person who is outside his or her country of nationality or former habitual residence and has a well-founded fear of persecution. It also sets out the rights and obligations of refugees and the states that host them.
