Geneva Refugee Protocol

The Geneva Refugee Protocol, established in 1967, expands upon the 1951 Refugee Convention. It aims to protect people fleeing persecution and conflict. The Protocol removes the geographic and time limits of the Convention, allowing more individuals worldwide to seek asylum. It ensures that refugees are granted rights, such as access to asylum procedures, protection against return to unsafe countries, and basic social rights. Essentially, it underscores the international commitment to support and safeguard those uprooted from their homes due to serious threats to their safety and freedom.