# Refugee Convention at 75: Keep the Promise That Saved Lives

The 1951 Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary. A former refugee calls on nations to honor their commitments to protect those fleeing persecution, emphasizing that the convention’s principles remain vital today as global displacement reaches record highs.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/7/28/refugee-convention-at-75-the-world-must-keep-the-promise-that-saved-me?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:24:43 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/7/30/can-the-uns-refugee-convention?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:06:27 +0000