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A New Standard For Evaluating Claims Of Economic Persecution Under The 1951 Convention Relating To The Status Of Refugees, Lauren M. Ramos Jan 2011

A New Standard For Evaluating Claims Of Economic Persecution Under The 1951 Convention Relating To The Status Of Refugees, Lauren M. Ramos

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

The United Nations Convention and Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees define the requirements for qualification as a "refugee" and the protection that should be afforded to qualifying persons. Satisfying the Convention definition of refugee usually qualifies a person for asylum; thus, interpretation of its requirements can determine whether an alien is able to escape alleged persecution in his or her country of origin. Currently, 147 countries are parties to the Convention, the Protocol, or both, including the United States. In order to qualify for refugee status, an asylum seeker must prove a well-founded fear of persecution. However, the …


Transitional Justice, Peace, And Prevention, Juan E. Mendez Jan 2011

Transitional Justice, Peace, And Prevention, Juan E. Mendez

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