Refugees, unlike other immigrants, are those who suffer compulsory displacement,…

Overview

Refugees, unlike other immigrants, are those who suffer compulsory displacement, meaning that these people were forced to leave their countries of origin due to a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons such as race, religion, nationality, political opinions, or serious and widespread violations of human rights. These individuals, not feeling safe in their countries of origin or habitual residence, seek protection elsewhere, thus being classified as refugees, in other words, it is an involuntary migration. The need for this specific protection arises from the imminent risk to the life or physical integrity of refugees, therefore, once their condition is recognized by the Brazilian government, they are protected by the principle of non-refoulement. This principle ensures that refugees are not sent back to countries where they face persecution. Upon obtaining recognition of their refugee status, the person will have a residence permit for an indefinite period, legally supported by the refugee status. In Brazil, regardless of whether they are refugees or not, all immigrants have access to the same basic rights, such as education, health and work, and it is important to emphasize that a refugee is not a criminal on the run, but someone who seeks protection and security in a new country.

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Official Sources

• https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/nacionalidade

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