Most countries have laws providing for the authorities to hold in custody people who are accused of illegal entry into the country or of violating the terms on which they have been permitted to remain. This type of custody is referred to as detention. In this guide we explain the grounds on which it may […]
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As noted in the section Who is a refugee?, to be considered a refugee one has to be: be outside his/her country of nationality, and have a well-founded fear of persecution, which is due to his/her race, religion, nationality, member of a particular social group or political opinion, and be unable or unwilling to return. […]
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In this section we explain the international legal definitions of refugees. We also review the difference between the terms “refugee” and “asylum seeker”, as well as “internally displaced person” and “stateless person”.
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Wars, civil strife, persecution, climate change and other causes are driving tens of millions of people to leave their homes and their countries in search of safety and security. If you, or others in your family or community, have migrated to another region or country, you may encounter severe difficulty in asserting your rights to […]
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Based in Brussels, Belgium. Date established: 1992 Description: Avocats Sans Frontières is an international NGO specialised in defending human rights and supporting justice. ASF intervenes in countries where human rights are not respected, where political violence and armed conflict reign, and where legal rules are flouted. Provides legal advice and support through its programmes and […]
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