UN REFUGEE CONVENTION Flashcards

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What is UN convention’s other name and when was it est?

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Geneva Convention, 1951

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How does Geneva convention define refugees?

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person who is outside his or her country of nationality or habitual residence; has a well-founded fear of being persecuted because of his or her race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion; and is unable or unwilling to avail him— or herself of the protection of that country, or to return there, for fear of persecution.

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Who cannot get the refugee status according to Geneva convention?

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People who are guilty of war crimes, crimes against humanity, serious non-political crime outside the country, people guilty of acts contrary to the un convention are also not eligible

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How many countries have ratified the UN convention?

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149 countries, india is not a part of it

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