What is a refugee?

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What is a refugee?

A refugee is an individual who has been forced to leave their home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution, conflict, or violence. They are unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to the fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Refugees seek protection and asylum in another country, often with the assistance of international organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).