Refugee and Asylum Seekers
About Refugees
A refugee, defined by the United Nations Convention, is any person who has a well-founded fear of being persecuted because of their:
- Race
- Religion
- Nationality
- Membership of a particular social group
- Political opinion
About Asylum Seekers
Asylum seekers are people who have applied for protection and are awaiting determination of their status.
More Information
- UNHCR Refugee stories
- Amnesty International – Short films about refugees recommended by human rights educators
- Refugee and Asylum Seeker facts – Australian Red Cross
- 5 ways you can help refugees
- Australian Human Rights Commission
- GLOBAL TRENDS FORCED DISPLACEMENT IN 2020 (UNHCR)
- Understanding Refugee communities – Refugee Council of Australia
- Queensland Health – Community Profiles