1951 Refugee Convention

The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees is a United Nations treaty that defines who a refugee is and sets out the rights of individuals who are granted asylum and the responsibilities of nations that grant asylum. It was adopted in 1951 and entered into force in 1954, initially limited to European refugees from before 1951, but later modified to apply to refugees from anywhere in the world. The convention has been ratified by 146 countries and sets out the rights of refugees, including the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits the return of refugees to countries where they may face persecution. The convention also provides for visa-free travel for holders of refugee travel documents.learn more on wikipedia