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The Geneva Refugee Convention, also known as the 1951 Refugee Convention, is a United Nations treaty that defines the rights of refugees and the responsibilities of countries that grant asylumThe convention was signed in Geneva, Switzerland on July 28, 1951. 
What does the convention do? 
  • Defines who is a refugee and who is not
  • Outlines the rights of refugees
  • Outlines the responsibilities of countries that grant asylum
  • Sets out which people do not qualify as refugees
  • Provides for some visa-free travel for refugee travel document holders
What are the core principles of the convention?
  • Non-refoulement
    Refugees should not be returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom 
  • Protection from persecution
    The convention emphasizes the protection of people from political or other forms of persecution 
What is the role of the UNHCR?
  • The UNHCR is the "guardian" of the 1951 Convention and its 1967 Protocol 
  • The UNHCR campaigns for countries to take on greater responsibility for refugees 
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