The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, adopted in 1951, is the primary international treaty that defines the rights and responsibilities of refugees.

Under international law, states are primarily responsible for providing temporary protection to refugees until they can safely return to their home country.

The principle of non-refoulement is a fundamental principle of international law that prohibits the return of refugees to a country where they face persecution.

Protracted displacement refers to the situation where a refugee is unable to return to their home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution and remains displaced for an extended period of time.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the lead UN agency responsible for coordinating international refugee response.

Resettlement is the process of granting permanent residence to refugees in a new country.

The Global Compact on Refugees is an international agreement that aims to address the root causes of forced displacement and promote durable solutions.

Environmental displacement refers to the situation where a person is forced to leave their home due to a natural disaster or other environmental factors.

The Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement are a set of non-binding principles that provide guidance on the rights and responsibilities of states and other actors in relation to internally displaced persons.

Forced migration is a term used to describe the situation where a person is forced to leave their home due to conflict or violence.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights prohibits discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers on the basis of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their home due to persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

The Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness is an international treaty that aims to prevent and reduce statelessness.

An internally displaced person is a person who has been forced to leave their home due to a sudden or unexpected event that poses an immediate threat to their life or health.

The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is an international treaty that aims to protect the rights of migrant workers and their families.