IML Information Note on the Principle of Non-Refoulement

IML Information Note on the Principle of Non-Refoulement

The purpose of this Information Note is to provide a general overview of the principle of non-refoulement and to explain how the principle applies to all migrants. To this end, the Information Note can be used as a tool by those dealing with border management or returns of migrants to avoid the violation of international obligations.    

IML Information Note on the Principle of Non-Refoulement
Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Guidelines/Toolkits/Manuals
Source / Publisher
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
7 - Reduce vulnerabilities
11 - Manage borders
14 - Consular protection
21 - Dignified return and reintegration
Cross Cutting Theme
Human rights
People-centred
Rule of law and due process
Whole-of-government approach
Keywords
Human rights
Legal regulations and traveller & migrant protection
Return migration
Status
Published

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).