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The Legal Framework for Refugee Protection in the United States
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According to the United Nations Refugee Convention, who is considered a refugee?
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A person who has been forced to leave their country due to war or persecution
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The United Nations Refugee Convention defines a refugee as a person who has been forced to leave their country due to a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.