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UNHCR campaign to defend fundamental human right to asylum ahead of World Refugee Day

UNHCR campaign to defend fundamental human right to asylum ahead of World Refugee Day

Summary

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) launched a global campaign called "Until Everyone is Safe" to encourage young people to protect the right to asylum. The campaign explains that asylum means more than just safety from danger; it also includes rights like working, getting healthcare, education, and living with dignity.

Key Facts

  • The UNHCR started the "Until Everyone is Safe" campaign before World Refugee Day.
  • The campaign targets young people around the world to support asylum rights.
  • It challenges negative ideas about refugees.
  • Asylum is described as a basic human right that includes legal protections beyond safety from violence.
  • These protections include the right to work, get healthcare, study, and live with dignity.
  • The campaign highlights that these rights help refugees rebuild their lives, not just survive.
  • Eujin Byun is the Global Spokesperson for the UNHCR and spoke about the campaign.
  • The campaign emphasizes asylum as a shared global responsibility.
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