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Explain the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker based on the 1951 Refugee Convention and its definition of each term.
Explain the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker based on the 1951 Refugee Convention and its definition of each term.
Asylum seekers are individuals who have crossed an international border in search of protection under the 1951 Refugee Convention but whose claim for refugee protection has not yet been determined. On the other hand, refugees are individuals who meet the criteria for refugee status as outlined in the 1951 Refugee Convention and have been granted official refugee status.
What is the principle of non-refoulement and how does it relate to the 1951 Refugee Convention?
What is the principle of non-refoulement and how does it relate to the 1951 Refugee Convention?
The principle of non-refoulement, as outlined in Article 33 of the 1951 Refugee Convention, prohibits any contracting state from expelling or returning a refugee in any manner whatsoever to the frontiers of territories where their life or freedom would be threatened based on race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.
Define internally displaced persons (IDPs) and explain their status under international law.
Define internally displaced persons (IDPs) and explain their status under international law.
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are individuals who have been forced to flee their homes but have not crossed an internationally recognized state border. There is no clear definition of IDPs under international law, but they are typically not considered refugees under the 1951 Refugee Convention.
What are the five grounds of persecution outlined in the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees?
What are the five grounds of persecution outlined in the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees?
Explain the concept of an asylum seeker and their status under the 1951 Refugee Convention.
Explain the concept of an asylum seeker and their status under the 1951 Refugee Convention.
