Japan Accedes to Convention on Refugees

2 October 1981

Japan today acceded to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. The Convention establishes minimum rights for persons who became refugees as a result of events occurring before 1 January 1951, including the right to asylum, work, education, public relief, and freedom of religion.
Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim (left) receiving the instrument of accession at UN Headquarters from Japan's Permanent Representative, Masahiro Nisibori.

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UN7586188

Production Date

2 October 1981

City/Location

New York

Country

United States of America

Credit

UN Photo/John Isaac

Photographer

John Isaac

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