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- 2. Protection requested by someone who has fled their country and is seeking safety in another country.
- 3. A line separating one country from another.
- 6. Acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.
- 7. The authority of a state to govern itself and control its territory.
- 8. Basic rights and freedoms considered to belong to all people.
- 10. The principle that a refugee should not be returned to a place where they face serious threats to their life or freedom.
- 12. The United Nations agency responsible for protecting refugees and helping find solutions to refugee situations.
- 14. The legal authority of a court or state to make decisions in a particular matter.
- 17. The process by which international treaties are implemented into domestic law
- 18. An international agreement, often dealing with a particular area of law or human rights.
- 19. LESTE South-East Asian nation, where Australia led UN peacekeeping efforts in
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- 1. Having no nationality recognised by any country.
- 4. The removal of a person from a country, usually by order of the government.
- 5. A person who has fled their country because of persecution, conflict or serious danger and meets the legal definition for protection.
- 9. A formal agreement between countries that creates international legal obligations.
- 11. Serious mistreatment directed at a person or group, particularly because of who they are or what they believe.
- 13. A person who moves from one place or country to another, often for work, family or other reasons.
- 15. The international organisation established in 1945 to promote peace, security and cooperation between countries.
- 16. The international court that prosecutes individuals for crimes such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.