The Refugee Convention is 75 – old enough to be a 'historical relic' to the governments that signed it.
75 Years after its adoption, the Refugee Convention faces its most serious test, new IRC report warns
A new IRC report warns the 1951 Refugee Convention, which has protected millions for 75 years, faces its gravest test as nations increasingly disregard its provisions, transforming a legal cornerstone into a symbolic relic.
Source: 75 Years after its adoption, the Refugee Convention faces its most serious test, new IRC report warns — International Rescue Committee
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