International Instrument January 1, 1987
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Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1951)
The 1951 Refugee Convention is the key legal document defining who is a refugee, their rights, and the legal obligations of states. Malawi acceded in 1987, with reservations.
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The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, adopted in 1951, is the cornerstone of international refugee protection. It defines the term “refugee” and outlines the rights of displaced people as well as the legal obligations of states to protect them. Malawi became a party to the Convention in 1987, with certain reservations. The Convention, together with its 1967 Protocol, forms the basis for refugee law and policy in Malawi and globally.
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