GENEVA (AP) — Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was born after the ravages of World War II to help people fleeing war, violence and
GENEVA (AP) — Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was born after the ravages of World War II to help people fleeing war, violence and persecution. Proponents say the treaty has saved millions of lives.
Respect for it, though, has come under strain: Some countries have denied entry to asylum seekers. Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the United States has led a policy of sending asylum seekers to third countries — upending years of U.S. policy.
The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention
Six refugees share their experiences as the 1951 Refugee Convention celebrates 75 years of protecting those fleeing persecution.
GINEBRA (AP) — El martes se cumple el 75º aniversario de la Convención sobre el Estatuto de los Refugiados de 1951, que nació…
As the world marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has launched a global campaign…
Set up in 1951 in response to the Second World War, the UN Refugee Convention turns 75. It is facing political and financial…
UN sounds warning as refugee convention turns 75
