Geneva Refugee Convention

The Geneva Refugee Convention, established in 1951, is an international treaty that defines who is a refugee and outlines their rights and the responsibilities of countries to protect them. It ensures refugees receive protection from forced return to dangerous situations, access to basic rights like shelter, education, and work, and fair treatment under the law. The convention aims to promote safety and dignity for people fleeing persecution or conflict, encouraging countries to cooperate in offering humanitarian support and legal safeguards for those displaced from their homeland.