Celebrities and UN Urge Refugee Protections on Convention Anniversary

Celebrities including Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie, alongside faith leaders like the Archbishop of Canterbury, have urged the United Nations to uphold protections for refugees. This appeal coincides with the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a foundational document established after World War II. Despite widespread support for the convention's principles, many nations are implementing stricter border controls amidst a global increase in displacement due to ongoing conflicts. AI

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• 1951 Refugee Convention
• Angelina Jolie
• Barham Salih
• Ben Stiller
• Cate Blanchett
• Cynthia Erivo
• Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
• Geneva
• Michelle Yeoh
• Riz Ahmed
• Sarah Mullally
• United Nations
• Wenyen Gabriel
• World War II

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