Legal Framework for Refugees

The legal framework for refugees is based primarily on the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, which define who qualifies as a refugee and outline their rights. Refugees are individuals forced to flee their home countries due to persecution, war, or violence. This framework obligates countries to protect refugees, ensuring they are not returned to places where their lives or freedoms are threatened. It also promotes their access to asylum, legal assistance, and basic human rights, while encouraging international cooperation to address the challenges of displacement.