Six refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war, persecution marks 75 years
The article marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a UN-backed treaty that defined refugees, their rights, and standards of treatment, saving millions of lives. It highlights growing strain on the convention as some countries deny asylum seekers entry, notably under US President Donald Trump's policy of sending asylum seekers to third countries. Over 41 million refugees remain forcibly displaced, with 70% hosted by low- and middle-income countries amid over 130 armed conflicts globally. The core principle of non-refoulement prohibits returning people to persecution. Six refugees share their experiences: Sayed Alom, a Rohingya who fled Myanmar to Bangladesh in 2017, describes worsening conditions including kidnapping and natural disasters; human rights lawyer Juan Carlos Arce fled Nicaragua in 2018 and credits the convention with saving his life. The article underscores the convention's enduring importance despite contemporary challenges.
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