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ARTICLE-1: Definition of the term "refugee"     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (2) As a result of events occurring before I January 1951 and owing to well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country; or who, not having a nationality and being outside the country of his former habitual residence as a result of such events, is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to return to it. ...


ARTICLE-3: Non-discrimination     [go to this ARTICLE]
... The Contracting States shall apply the provisions of this Convention to refugees without discrimination as to race, religion or country of origin. ...


ARTICLE-33: Prohibition of expulsion or return ("refoulement")     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. No Contracting State shall expel or return ("refouler") a refugee in any manner whatsoever to the frontiers of territories where his life or freedom would be threatened on account of his race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion. ...