Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett Advocate for Refugee Protections on Convention Anniversary

Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, and other public figures are calling for the upholding of refugee protections as the UN Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary. The appeal emphasizes the importance of international commitments to safeguard refugees worldwide.

28 Jul, 10:38 — 28 Jul, 20:26

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The 1951 Refugee Convention is a cornerstone of international law, defining who is a refugee and outlining their rights, as well as the legal obligations of states. Its 75th anniversary highlights ongoing global challenges in refugee protection amidst increasing displacement and political pressures.

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Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett were among public figures who called for refugee protections
The calls were made on the 75th anniversary of the 1951 UN Refugee Convention
The United Nations has expressed concern about the current state of refugee protections

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Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie called for refugee protections to be upheld.

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The United Nations Refugee Convention is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally was among the public figures making the appeal.

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The Independentcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualEmphasizes legal safeguards for refugees

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The coverage is largely balanced, focusing on the factual reporting of the anniversary and the advocacy efforts without significant political framing.

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SCMPMostly Factual9d ago

Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75

Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally were among public figures who on Tuesday called for refugee protections to be upheld as the United Nations decried mounting pressure ‌on asylum systems. Legal safeguards for refugees are enshrined in the 1951 Refugee Convention, drafted in the aftermath of World War II, which displaced tens of millions of people. But while most people still support the principle of safe refuge, many governments are tightening border...

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The IndependentMostly Factual10d ago