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The principle of non-refoulement under international human rights law
Under international human rights law, the principle of non-refoulement guarantees that no one should be re-turned to a country where they would face torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and other irreparable harm. This principle applies to all migrants at all times, irrespective of migration status.
Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Policy Brief
Target Audience
General Public
Government
Intergovernmental Organization
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
Cross Cutting Theme
Child-sensitive
Gender-responsive
Human rights
People-centred
Rule of law and due process
Status
Published