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Refugees and Migrants: Legal Definitions, Rights, and Global Protection Frameworks

"Refugees and migrants are distinct categories under international law, defined by their reasons for travel, legal status, and the state obligations owed to them. Refugees flee persecution, war, or violence and possess explicit protections—including the right to asylum and defense against forced return. Migrants generally move for economic, educational, or family reasons, remaining under the legal protection of their home country while subject to host nation immigration laws. Understanding the boundary between these two groups governs how sovereign states handle border management, process international protection claims, and allocate humanitar..."

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