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Introduction

This section provides an overview of refugees and discusses such issues as the origins of refugee protection, working with refugees and asylum seekers, and outlines what the Refugee Council does to help them.

Refugees - a snapshot
Refugees - a snapshot
This page looks at where refugees come from, where they end up, and why they come to the UK.
 
The origins of protection
The origins of protection
This page traces the origins of international protection and the 1951 Refugee Convention.
 
Working with refugees
Working with refugees
This page provides good practice advice for those working with refugees and asylum seekers.
 
What the Refugee Council can do to help
What the Refugee Council can do to help
This page provides a brief overview of the Refugee Council's work with refugees and asylum seekers.