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What is the meaning assigned to 'refugee' under international law?
What is the meaning assigned to 'refugee' under international law?
A refugee is a person who is outside their country of origin and unable to return due to a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
What are the core documents of international refugee law?
What are the core documents of international refugee law?
The 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol.
International refugee law operates in isolation from international human rights law.
International refugee law operates in isolation from international human rights law.
False (B)
Which organization was created by the UN General Assembly to protect refugees?
Which organization was created by the UN General Assembly to protect refugees?
The principle of ______ ensures that no refugee is returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom.
The principle of ______ ensures that no refugee is returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom.
What does the 1967 Protocol do in relation to the 1951 Refugee Convention?
What does the 1967 Protocol do in relation to the 1951 Refugee Convention?
Which of the following is NOT a right provided for under the Refugee Convention?
Which of the following is NOT a right provided for under the Refugee Convention?
What role does UNHCR play in relation to refugee rights?
What role does UNHCR play in relation to refugee rights?
Match the following sources of international refugee law with their descriptions:
Match the following sources of international refugee law with their descriptions:
What is the primary purpose of international refugee law?
What is the primary purpose of international refugee law?
Which convention is considered the foundation of international refugee law?
Which convention is considered the foundation of international refugee law?
International refugee law operates in isolation from international human rights law.
International refugee law operates in isolation from international human rights law.
What does the principle of non-refoulement entail?
What does the principle of non-refoulement entail?
What establishes the role of the UNHCR?
What establishes the role of the UNHCR?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
International Refugee Law Overview
- The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol form the foundation of international refugee protection.
- International refugee law operates alongside human rights law and humanitarian law to ensure the safety and rights of those fleeing persecution.
- The UNHCR was established post-World War II to ensure the international protection of refugees and collaborate with governments for lasting solutions.
Definitions and Distinctions
- A refugee, as defined in the Refugee Convention, refers to individuals who are outside their country due to a well-founded fear of persecution.
- A stateless person lacks nationality, whereas an asylum seeker is someone seeking refugee status but whose claim has not yet been recognized.
Principles and Responsibilities
- The concept of non-refoulement prohibits states from returning individuals to countries where their life or freedom would be threatened.
- States must protect the rights of their citizens; when they fail, refugees may need international protection from other nations.
Sources of International Refugee Law
- Major sources include:
- Treaty Law: Primarily the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.
- Customary International Law: Applies universally, regardless of treaty participation.
- Regional Instruments: Examples include the 1969 OAU Convention for Africa and the 1984 Cartagena Declaration for Latin America.
Refugee Rights and Protections
- The Refugee Convention stipulates minimum standards for treatment, including:
- Juridical status: Legal recognition and rights in host countries.
- Non-expulsion: Individuals cannot be forcibly returned without proper procedure.
- Freedom of Movement: Refugees should have the right to move within the host country.
- Access to Employment and basic services, including education and healthcare.
Intersection with International Humanitarian Law
- Refugee law overlaps with humanitarian law, especially during armed conflicts.
- The legal framework aims to protect those seeking asylum and recognizes their distinct rights and protections amid broader human rights considerations.
International Refugee Law Overview
- The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol form the foundation of international refugee protection.
- International refugee law operates alongside human rights law and humanitarian law to ensure the safety and rights of those fleeing persecution.
- The UNHCR was established post-World War II to ensure the international protection of refugees and collaborate with governments for lasting solutions.
Definitions and Distinctions
- A refugee, as defined in the Refugee Convention, refers to individuals who are outside their country due to a well-founded fear of persecution.
- A stateless person lacks nationality, whereas an asylum seeker is someone seeking refugee status but whose claim has not yet been recognized.
Principles and Responsibilities
- The concept of non-refoulement prohibits states from returning individuals to countries where their life or freedom would be threatened.
- States must protect the rights of their citizens; when they fail, refugees may need international protection from other nations.
Sources of International Refugee Law
- Major sources include:
- Treaty Law: Primarily the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.
- Customary International Law: Applies universally, regardless of treaty participation.
- Regional Instruments: Examples include the 1969 OAU Convention for Africa and the 1984 Cartagena Declaration for Latin America.
Refugee Rights and Protections
- The Refugee Convention stipulates minimum standards for treatment, including:
- Juridical status: Legal recognition and rights in host countries.
- Non-expulsion: Individuals cannot be forcibly returned without proper procedure.
- Freedom of Movement: Refugees should have the right to move within the host country.
- Access to Employment and basic services, including education and healthcare.
Intersection with International Humanitarian Law
- Refugee law overlaps with humanitarian law, especially during armed conflicts.
- The legal framework aims to protect those seeking asylum and recognizes their distinct rights and protections amid broader human rights considerations.
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