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The 1951 Refugee Convention


The 1951 Refugee Convention - UNHCR

What rights do refugees have under the 1951 Convention? The cornerstone of the 1951 Convention is the principle of non-refoulement contained in Article 33.

Convention relating to the Status of Refugees | OHCHR

No Contracting State shall expel or return (" refouler ") a refugee in any manner whatsoever to the frontiers of territories where his life or freedom would be ...

THE REFUGEE CONVENTION, 1951 - UNHCR

It resulted in the United Nations Refugee Protocol which removed the 1951 dateline in the. Convention and which was opened for accession on 31st January 1967.

Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees - Wikipedia

The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, also known as the 1951 Refugee Convention or the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 is a United Nations ...

2 . Convention relating to the Status of Refugees - UNTC

The Convention was adopted by the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Status of Refugees and Stateless Persons, held at Geneva from 2 to ...

Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees - Refworld

The Convention was adopted by the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Status of Refugees and Stateless Persons, held at Geneva from 2 to 25 ...

Convention and Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees - UNHCR

Convention and Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees ... Please help refugees in need. Donate now. Stay connected. Follow us on ...

A/CONF.2/108: Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951 ...

In contrast to earlier internation- al refugee instruments, which applied to specific groups of refugees, the 1951. Convention endorses a single definition of ...

What is the 1951 Refugee Convention—and How Does It Support ...

The 1951 Refugee Convention provided lasting contributions to the international legal system on refugee rights, including a single universal ...

The 1951 Refugee Convention and Key International ... - UNHCR

The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol are the key legal documents that form the basis of UNHCR's work. With 149 State parties to either or both, ...

The 1951 Refugee Convention is falling short of its mission. Could ...

At 70, the 1951 Refugee Convention is increasingly being undermined as the global refugee situation continues to deteriorate.

Geneva Refugee Convention and Protocol - European Commission

The 1951 Refugee Convention was approved at a special United Nations conference on 28 July 1951 and consolidates previous international instruments relating to ...

The 1951 Convention - UNRWA

The 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol clarify the rights of refugees and the obligations of states that are party to ...

The 1951 Refugee Convention and the Protection of People Fleeing ...

The 1951 Refugee Convention and the Protection of People Fleeing Armed Conflict and Other Situations of Violence · Author: Vanessa Holzer · Document source: UN ...

The 1951 Refugee Convention - Immigration History

This UN Refugee Convention set international standards for refugee rights and resettlement work. It is administered by the United Nations High Commission on ...

Revisiting the 1951 Refugee Convention: Exploring Global ...

This volume aims to analyse the importance of local geographies while dealing with the universal framework of refugee protection regime.

1951 Refugee Convention and Non-Signatory States: Charting a ...

This article aims to chart a new research agenda focusing on the relationship between non-signatory States and the 1951 Convention.

What Is the 1951 Refugee Convention and Who Does It Protect?

The 1951 Refugee Convention continues to serve as a basis for the protection of refugees, along with its 1967 Protocol—which broadened the scope and protection ...

10-Minute Talks: The 1951 UN Refugee Convention: its origins and ...

To sum up, the 1951 Refugee Convention remains a fundamental element in international refugee law. It has also adapted over time, notably when ...

The 1951 UN Refugee Convention: its origins and significance

In this talk, Peter Gatrell discusses the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, signed in Geneva on 28 July 1951.


The Refugee Convention, 1951

Book by Paul Weis

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A refugee, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is a person "forced to flee their own country and seek safety in another country.