CGS-MN presents: Human Rights Forum Beyond the Border: Human Rights Principles in U.S. Immigration Join Citizens for Global Solutions – Minnesota (CGS-MN) for a practical conversation with attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd on the domestic legal foundations of U.S. immigration—how federal laws, agencies, and courts shape outcomes in visas, asylum, parole, enforcement, and due process. Moderated by CGS-MN President Kathya Dawe. 📅 Date: November 20, 2025 🕒 Time: Noon - Central Time (USA) 📍 Where: Zoom ✍ Register: https://www.globalsolutionsmn.org/upcomingevents (fb)

🌍 Commemorating the 1951 Refugee Convention – A Cornerstone of Human Rights Protection On 28 July 1951, the international community came together to adopt the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees—a landmark treaty that remains the foundation of refugee protection today. The intention behind its creation was clear: to ensure that those fleeing persecution, conflict, and violence would not be returned to danger and would have access to fundamental rights and freedoms in host countries. It was born in the aftermath of World War II, reflecting the world’s commitment to “never again” turn away those in need of safe haven. 🔹 Key principles of the 1951 Refugee Convention include: • Non-refoulement: refugees must not be returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom. • Recognition of refugee status: individuals meeting the refugee definition are entitled to protection. • Access to rights: including work, education, and freedom of movement, allowing refugees to rebuild their lives with dignity. The Convention, later expanded by the 1967 Protocol, continues to guide states in their obligations toward refugees—reminding us that protection is not charity, but a legal and moral duty. ✨ As we reflect on this anniversary, let us reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the rights of refugees everywhere and work towards a world where no one is forced to flee their home. #HumanRights #RefugeeConvention #Refugees #InternationalLaw (fb)