United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

The United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees is an international treaty that defines who qualifies as a refugee and outlines their rights and protections. It aims to ensure that people fleeing danger or persecution in their home countries are treated fairly and humanely by other nations. The Convention establishes core principles such as non-refoulement (not returning refugees to places where they face harm) and the right to seek asylum. It also encourages cooperation among countries to support and protect refugees, promoting international responsibility-sharing in addressing displacement and refugee crises.