Refugees and UNHCR

                                 

                

What is a refugee?

Definitions and explanations    

               

A refugee is someone who has been forced to leave their country. They may have been persecuted or have a 'well-founded fear of being persecuted' because of their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.

What is an asylum seeker?
An asylum seeker is a person who has applied for legal recognition as a refugee in another country and is waiting for a decision on their application.

What does asylum mean?
Asylum means a secure place of refuge, shelter, or retreat.
Who cannot get asylum ?
People who have been involved in war crimes, crimes against peace, serious non-political crimes and crimes against humanity.
Everyone has the right to seek asylum.
This is a important human right stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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