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  1. 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, …

  2. 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 …

  3. Refugees - USCIS

    Sep 17, 2025 · 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, …

  4. Refugee | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 6, 2025 · 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. What is a refugee? - World Vision

    Jun 27, 2025 · 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Refugees | OHSS

    Aug 20, 2025 · 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 …

  9. For the US, a 180-Degree Turn on Refugees - Human Rights Watch

    Oct 16, 2025 · The Trump administration is poised to mount a two-pronged attack on refugee resettlement.

  10. An Overview of U.S. Refugee Law and Policy

    Apr 24, 2025 · Under U.S. law, a “refugee” is a person who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her home country because of “persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution” due to …