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UN Refugee Convention: A Lifeline for the Persecuted

7/13/2025

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The UN Refugee Convention of 1951 emerged as a beacon of hope for those escaping Stalin's oppressive regime in Europe. It affirmed that anyone with a "well-founded fear" of persecution deserves safety and cannot be sent back to peril, a principle known as "non-refoulement." In 1967, this vital treaty broadened its reach, extending protections worldwide.

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The UN Refugee Convention of 1951 emerged as a beacon of hope for those escaping Stalin's oppressive regime in Europe. It affirmed that anyone with a "well-founded fear" of persecution deserves safety and cannot be sent back to peril, a principle known as "non-refoulement." In 1967, this vital treaty broadened its reach, extending protections worldwide.