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The Principles 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.
Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
Government
Intergovernmental Organization
Source / Publisher
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
Cross Cutting Theme
People-centred
Rule of law and due process
Human rights
Status
Published