Refugees §

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Relations §

• Humanitarian Crisis: Large-scale refugee movements can lead to humanitarian crises, requiring international assistance.
• Migration: Refugees are people who are forced to flee their home country due to persecution, war, or violence.
• International Aid: Refugees often rely on international aid and assistance from organizations like the UNHCR and NGOs.
• Xenophobia: Refugees may face xenophobia and discrimination in host communities, which can hinder their integration.
• Persecution: Refugees often flee their countries due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
• Cultural Diversity: Refugee movements can contribute to cultural diversity in host countries, but also pose challenges for integration.
• Migrancy: Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their home country due to factors like war or persecution, which is a form of migrancy.
• Refugee Convention: The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol are the key legal instruments defining refugee rights and the legal obligations of states.
• Asylum Seekers: Refugees are a subset of asylum seekers, who are individuals seeking international protection.
• Migration: Refugee movements are a form of forced migration, distinct from voluntary migration.
• Non-Refoulement: The principle of non-refoulement prohibits the return of refugees to territories where their lives or freedoms could be threatened.
• Integration: Successful integration of refugees into host communities is crucial for their long-term well-being and self-reliance.
• Refugee Camps: Refugee camps are temporary settlements built to receive and accommodate refugees, often in emergency situations.
• Conflict: Armed conflicts and violence are major causes of refugee displacement.
• Durable Solutions: Durable solutions for refugees include voluntary repatriation, local integration, and resettlement to a third country.
• Human Rights: Refugee situations often involve violations of human rights, such as persecution and lack of protection.
• Displacement: Refugees are often forced to leave their homes and become displaced due to various reasons.
• Border Security: Border security measures can impact the ability of refugees to seek asylum and access protection.
• Refugee Status Determination: Refugee status determination is the legal process of determining whether an individual meets the definition of a refugee and is eligible for international protection.
• Resettlement: Resettlement is a durable solution for refugees, involving their transfer from an asylum country to another state that has agreed to admit them.
• Trauma: Refugees may experience trauma due to the circumstances that led to their displacement and the challenges they face during their journey and resettlement.