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- This article is for the group of people as defined by international law (See also refugee law and right of asylum). For the description of "refugee" as casually used for any person who has been forced to leave their home, see displaced person. For other uses see refugee (disambiguation).
A refugee is a person seeking asylum in a foreign country in order to escape persecution. Some regional legal instruments further include those seeking to escape generalized violence in the definition of a refugee. Those who seek refugee status are sometimes known as asylum seekers and the practice of accepting such refugees is that of offering political asylum. The most common asylum claims to industrialized countries are based upon political and religious grounds.
Under the 1951 United Nations (UN) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and 1967 Protocol, a signatory nation must grant asylum to refugees and cannot forcibly return refugees to their nations of origin. However, many nations routinely ignore this treaty. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is dedicated to protecting the rights and wellbeing of refugees. As of 31 December 2004, the agency reported a total of 9,236,500 official refugees (excluding an additional 4 million Palestinian refugees) *.
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Convo with a Press-Telegram reporter: "Here's hoping journalism doesn't make us all economic refugees." =\
LBmatt (Levy Matt Sun) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:21:59 -0000
Convo with a Press-Telegram reporter: "Here's hoping journalism doesn't make us all economic refugees." =\
What about 30 million climate refugees? http://bit.ly/8o9Xls
times_of_india (Times of India) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:20:13 -0000
What about 30 million climate refugees? http://bit.ly/8o9Xls
Syria: Poverty fuels child labour among Iraqi refugees http://is.gd/5nJBM
MigrantRights (Migrant Rights) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:17:10 -0000
Syria: Poverty fuels child labour among Iraqi refugees http://is.gd/5nJBM
Home Health Exchange Brings Christmas to Iraq Refugees Dec. 19: http://tinyurl.com/ybhh9k7
caraEmcginnis (Cara McGinnis) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:13:33 -0000
Home Health Exchange Brings Christmas to Iraq Refugees Dec. 19: http://tinyurl.com/ybhh9k7
SYRIA: Poverty fuels child labour among Iraqi refugees http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=87418 #news
newscorner (News Corner) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:11:06 -0000
SYRIA: Poverty fuels child labour among Iraqi refugees http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=87418 #news
'Iraqi government: Iranian refugees to be moved from camp - CNN.. http://bit.ly/7lAaJ0 #iran'
IranHQ (IranHQ) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:11:00 -0000
'Iraqi government: Iranian refugees to be moved from camp - CNN.. http://bit.ly/7lAaJ0 #iran'
Asylum Aid - Charity providing advice and legal representation to asylum-seekers and refugees. Campaigns for fair treatment.
Scottish Refugee Council - Offers advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland. Details of events, publications, news, jobs and volunteering.
The Refugee Council - Organisation that helps refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Campaigns for 'an open mind policy, not an open door policy'.
Meta Description: [ The Refugee Council is the largest refugee agency in the UK providing advice to asylum seekers and refugees, supporting other organisations in their refugee work, and promoting asylum seekers' and refugees' rights. ]
The Refugee Survival Trust - Provides small grant support to refugee families. Details of patrons, trustees, activities and links. Operates in Scotland.
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