Convention relating to the Status of Refugees 1951, para. 1b (ii)

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Paragraph text
1. The Contracting States shall accord to refugees lawfully staying in their territory the same treatment as is accorded to nationals in respect of the following matters; (b) Social security (legal provisions in respect of employment injury, occupational diseases, maternity, sickness, disability, old age, death, unemployment, family responsibilities and any other contingency which, according to national laws or regulations, is covered by a social security scheme), subject to the following limitations: (ii) National laws or regulations of the country of residence may prescribe special arrangements concerning benefits or portions of benefits which are payable wholly out of public funds, and concerning allowances paid to persons who do not fulfil the contribution conditions prescribed for the award of a normal pension.
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Means of adoption
Vote
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Health
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Families
  • Persons on the move
Year
1951
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951), Article 24, 1b (ii).
Paragraph focus
Labour legislation and social security
Paragraph info
Article 24
Paragraph number
1b (ii)