For 70 years, the Refugee Convention has ensured that seeking asylum remains a fundamental human right.
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The 1951 Refugee Convention: 70 years of life-saving protection
The Refugee Convention is a life-saving international treaty, created in 1951 in the aftermath of World War II, and establishing the rights of people forced to flee their homes.
UNHCR is the guardian of the 1951 Convention, with a unique mandate under international law to supervise its application and to work with states to protect refugees and find durable solutions.
Photo via @RefugeesThe 1951 Refugee Convention: 70 years of life-saving protection
Fact: The Refugee Convention enshrines an ancient, fundamental and universal human right - the right to seek asylum.
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“No Contracting State shall expel or return a refugee to the frontiers of territories where his life or freedom would be threatened on account of his race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion.”
The Refugee Convention is 70 today.
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Today the Refugee Convention turns 70.
It saves lives and fosters international cooperation. It is as important now as ever.
I'm honoured to tell the story of my family, and so many like us, who have all been protected by this document. #UNHCR70
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As guardian of the 1951 #RefugeeConvention, UNHCR, with our partners, strives to protect refugees and help them thrive. That is our mission. #UNHCR70 💙
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Convención sobre el Estatuto de los Refugiados de 1951: 70 años de protección a personas forzadas a huir.
👉🏽 Conoce más: bit.ly/3l3Ne4E
#ConLosRefugiados #ConLasRefugiadas
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Today we mark the 70th anniversary of the 1951 #RefugeeConvention. It is also our 70th year #UNHCR70.
We’re proud to serve refugees, internally displaced and stateless people every day.
#UNHCR70 💙 #WithRefugees #RefugeeConvention
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Refugee law saves lives💙. As a refugee, you have the right to be issued with identity and travel documents – a principle of the #RefugeeConvention.
#UNHCR + + remain committed to supporting and protecting refugees in the DR Congo.
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Seit 70 Jahren schützt die #GenferFlüchtlingskonvention Menschen, die zur Flucht gezwungen sind.
Entstanden nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, um die Auswirkungen von Gewalt und Verfolgung zu bekämpfen, ist sie heute noch genauso relevant wie 1951. #WithRefugees #GFK70
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La #RefugeeConvention, instaurée il y a 70 ans, reste plus importante que jamais dans un monde où vivent 82,4 millions de personnes déracinées, explique . "Renouvelons cette promesse, ne la brisons pas."
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Yemen hosts more than 138,000 refugees.
Today, on the anniversary of the 1951 #RefugeeConvention, we celebrate the refugee mums & dads who strive to have a better future for their children.
#UNHCR70
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Durante 70 años, la Convención sobre el Estatuto de los Refugiados ha servido para proteger a personas forzadas a huir. Con cifras récord de desplazamiento forzado, hoy es tan relevante como en 1951. acnur.org/la-convencion-
#ACNUR70 #UNHCR70
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7️⃣0️⃣ Jahre Genfer Flüchtlingskonvention
7️⃣ Jahrzehnte Flüchtlingsschutz
7️⃣ individuelle Geschichten
Was man alles erreichen kann, wenn man die Chance dazu bekommt und warum es Flüchtlingsschutz heute dringender braucht denn je, seht ihr hier. 🎥 👇🏼 #WithRefugees
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Today marks the 70th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. For seven decades, we have been inspired by the strength and resilience of refugees, the internally displaced, and the stateless. And we won’t stop until there is peace.. #UNHCR70
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Today the 1951 Refugee Convention turns 70.
Take a look back at UNHCR's work over those seven decades 📸
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For 70 years, the #RefugeeConvention has been protecting people forced to flee. Drawn up to address the impact of conflict and persecution, it is as relevant today as it was in 1951. #UNHCR70
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For 70 years, the Refugee Convention has ensured that seeking asylum remains a fundamental human right.
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La Convention de Genève a été signée le 28 juillet 1951. Depuis 70 ans, nous :
❤️ sauvons des vies
⚖️ protégeons les droits de l'homme
💫 aidons les personnes déplacées à se construire un avenir meilleur
Découvrez notre histoire 👉 bit.ly/3xQ4RbX
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As a refugee, you have the right to be protected from return to harm or danger. #WithRefugees
For 70 years, the Refugee Convention has been protecting people forced to flee. #UNHCR70
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Od 70 lat Konwencja dot. statusu uchodźców chroni ludzi zmuszonych do ucieczki. Przyjęta w celu
zwalczania skutków konfliktów i prześladowań, dziś jest tak aktualna jak w 1951 roku. #UNHCR70 #RefugeeConvention
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Da 70 anni, la Convenzione sui rifugiati garantisce che cercare asilo resti un diritto umano fondamentale. #RefugeeConvention
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Everyday, we stand with refugees 💙
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Al 70 jaar beschermt het #Vluchtelingenverdrag mensen die gedwongen worden te vluchten. Het Verdrag is opgesteld om de impact van conflict en vervolging aan te pakken en is vandaag de dag nog net zo relevant als in 1951. #UNHCR70
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I dag är en stor dag, Flyktingkonventionen fyller 70 år. 🇺🇳 Men vad innebär den egentligen för människor som tvingas fly, och varför gör den skillnad varje dag? Här förklarar vi!
#Flyktingkonventionen
#FN
#WithRefugees
#MänskligaRättigheter
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Për 70 vite, Konventa e Refugjatëve ka siguruar që kërkesa për azil të qëndrojë një e drejtë thelbësore e njeriut.
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Today marks 70 years of the UN Refugee Convention.
This landmark human rights treaty has saved the lives and protected the rights of tens of millions of people fleeing war, conflict and persecution across the world.
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【1951年難民条約 70周年】
本日、国際社会にとって重要な条約「難民の地位に関する1951年の条約」の採択から70年を迎えました。
この記念すべき日にUNHCRは、今かつてないほどに、難民条約の精神、基本的理念に立ち返ることがまさに必要とされていると訴えます。
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For 70 years, the Refugee Convention has ensured that seeking asylum remains a fundamental human right.
#RefugeeConvention #UNHCR70
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70 years ago, UNHCR was given a mandate to protect those forced to flee with the signing of the 1951 Refugee Convention.
Today, as 82 million people are displaced, our work remains as important as ever.
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Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. We’ll be there to protect those forced to flee. In 1951, 70 years ago, UNHCR was formed to protect refugees & displaced people.
Times have changed, but our mission has not. We will continue to work until everyone has a safe place to call home #UNHCR70
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A core principle of the #RefugeeConvention is non-refoulement. It asserts that refugees should not be returned to a country where they face threats to their life or freedom.
Refugee law saves lives. #UNHCR70
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