75th Anniversary of Refugee Convention Highlights Ongoing Challenges for Displaced Persons
The 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention is being marked by reflections on its impact and ongoing challenges faced by refugees worldwide. The convention, established after World War II, has been instrumental in defining refugee rights and setting standards for their treatment. Despite its successes, the convention's principles are under strain as some countries, including the United States under President Trump, have implemented policies that restrict asylum seekers. Currently, over 41 million refugees remain forcibly displaced, with the majority hosted by low- and middle-income countries. The convention's core principle of 'non-refoulement' prohibits returning individuals to places where they face persecution, yet many nations hosting large refugee populations are not signatories, leaving millions without protection. 
