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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.
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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.
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.
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.
A comprehensive analysis of the international legal instrument that defines the status and rights of refugees, with a historical background and a commentary by a leading expert. The Refugee Convention, 1951 is a universal treaty that sets out the basic standards for the protection and assistance of refugees.
Jul 27, 2021 · A senior advisor to the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates the historic achievements and challenges of the Refugee Convention and Protocol, and reaffirms America's commitment to refugee protection. The speech highlights the Convention's broad and inclusive definition of refugees, its nonrefoulement principle, and its global impact.
This document provides guidance on how to apply the 1951 Convention and the 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees. It explains the definitions, criteria, cessation and exclusion clauses, and special cases of refugee determination.
