The 1951 Refugee Convention
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The 1951 Refugee Convention
The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol are the key legal documents that form the basis of UNHCR’s work.
They define the term 'refugee' and outline their rights and the international standards of treatment for their protection.
They define the term 'refugee' and outline their rights and the international standards of treatment for their protection.
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