Six refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war, persecution marks 75 years

The 1951 Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary amid global challenges to asylum policies and rising numbers of displaced people. The article highlights the principle of non-refoulement and features personal accounts from refugees like those fleeing the Rohingya crisis.
Tuesday (July 28, 2026) marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention , which was born after the ravages of World War II to help people fleeing war, violence and persecution. Proponents say the treaty has saved millions of lives.
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