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Refugee Rights Frameworks

Legal frameworks for refugee rights refer to the set of international and national laws, treaties, and policies that establish the rights and protections afforded to individuals who have fled their home countries due to persecution, conflict, or violence, ensuring their safety and dignity. These frameworks include instruments such as the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, which outline the obligations of states to protect refugees and provide them with access to asylum and basic human rights.

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Legal frameworks for refugee rights are essential for protecting individuals who have fled their home countries due to persecution or conflict. These frameworks, primarily established through international treaties like the 1951 Refugee Convention, outline the rights of refugees and the obligations ...

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Key Terms

Refugee
A person who flees their country due to persecution.

Example: A refugee from Syria escaping civil war.

Asylum
Protection granted to individuals in a foreign country.

Example: An asylum seeker from Afghanistan applying for safety in Canada.

Non-refoulement
A principle preventing the return of refugees to places where they face danger.

Example: A country cannot send back a refugee to a war zone.

International Law
Laws that govern relations between countries.

Example: The Geneva Conventions are part of international law.

Human Rights
Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled.

Example: The right to life and liberty.

UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an agency that protects refugees.

Example: UNHCR provides aid to displaced persons worldwide.

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Key Concepts

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