Diplomatic asylum is primarily granted to individuals facing persecution or political oppression in their home countries.

France is credited with formalizing the concept of diplomatic asylum in the 17th century.

Territorial Asylum refers to the principle that a state has the right to grant asylum to individuals within its territory.

The Geneva Convention on Refugees is the primary international treaty governing the rights and responsibilities of refugees, including the granting of asylum.

The UNHCR is the UN agency mandated to protect refugees and coordinate international efforts to provide assistance and support.

Humanitarian Parole allows individuals to enter a country temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons, such as medical treatment or family reunification.

The United States has a long history of accepting asylum seekers from around the world.

Asylum Application refers to the formal process through which an individual seeks asylum in a foreign country.

Non-Refoulement is a fundamental principle in international law that prohibits the return of individuals to countries where they face persecution or serious harm.

The Geneva Convention on Refugees is the primary international treaty that defines the rights of refugees and the obligations of states in providing asylum.

Refugee Status is granted to individuals who meet the definition of a refugee under the Geneva Convention on Refugees.

Turkey has hosted a significant number of asylum seekers, particularly from neighboring countries experiencing conflict and persecution.

LGBTQ Asylum refers to the granting of asylum to individuals who have been persecuted or fear persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The United States has been a major destination for asylum seekers fleeing persecution from Central America.

Environmental Asylum refers to the granting of asylum to individuals who have been persecuted or fear persecution due to their environmental activism.