Officials commented on the matter. With over 50 million people displaced, the convention’s essential promise of safety for those fleeing persecution is being eroded by a confluence of factors. Humanitarian funding has plummeted by over $31 billion in 2025, while global resettlement commitments have been slashed by more than half.
Governments, including original signatories, are scaling back integration programs, reducing resettlement commitments, and restricting asylum pathways as displacement rates soar. David Miliband, President and CEO of the IRC, underscores the gravity of the situation: “The Refugee Convention was a promise that nobody fleeing persecution should ever be sent back to danger. Today, we are witnessing the most serious assault on that commitment in a generation. “.
The convention, which has helped millions rebuild lives and contribute to welcoming communities, is now facing challenges that require urgent attention.
The IRC recommends a tripartite approach to uphold the convention’s spirit and obligations: 1. Support well-functioning asylum and reception systems. 2.
Invest in durable integration, providing clear pathways to permanent status. 3. Reaffirm global cooperation and commitment to the Global Compact on Refugees and the EU’s Union Resettlement Framework.
As the convention’s relevance is questioned in the face of shifting global dynamics and rising nationalism, its principles must be vigorously defended to ensure that the rights of refugees are not further compromised.
The future of the Refugee Convention at 75 is uncertain.
The next few years will be crucial in determining whether the convention can adapt to new challenges or succumb to the pressures of the present.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: reliefweb
Source: International Rescue Committee
