Refugee - Wikipedia In English, the term refugee derives from the root word refuge, from Old French refuge, meaning "hiding place" It refers to "shelter or protection from danger or distress", from Latin fugere, "to flee", and refugium, "a taking [of] refuge, place to flee back to"
What is a Refugee? Definition and Meaning | USA for UNHCR A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality or political opinion or membership in a particular social group
Refugees - USCIS A refugee does not include anyone who ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion
Refugees | UNHCR A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee conflict or persecution and has crossed an international border to seek safety They cannot return to their country without risking their life or freedoms
Refugee | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica refugee, any uprooted, homeless, involuntary migrant who has crossed a frontier and no longer possesses the protection of his or her former government Prior to the 19th century the movement from one country to another did not require passports and visas; the right to asylum was commonly recognized and honoured
Refugees | OHSS A refugee is a person outside his or her country of nationality who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her country of nationality because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion
What is a refugee? - World Relief A refugee is someone who seeks safety in another country because it's dangerous or unsafe for them to stay in their own country, often because of war or persecution
Asylum Seeker vs Refugee: What are the differences? Understanding the differences between asylum seekers and refugees is important, especially in discussions about global migration, human rights, and international law This article aims to clarify these differences, debunk common misconceptions, and shed light on the experiences of both groups
What is a refugee? - World Vision What is the definition of a refugee under international law? Refugees are people forced to flee their home countries because of persecution, conflict, violence, or other circumstances that place them in need of international protection