1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees is an international treaty designed to protect people who flee their home countries due to fear of persecution. It establishes the rights of refugees and the legal obligations of countries to provide them with safety and assistance. The Convention outlines who qualifies as a refugee, their rights, and the responsibilities of nations to not return them to danger. It underscores the need for countries to cooperate in offering refuge and ensuring basic human rights for those in need, promoting a humane response to displacement and crisis.