uchodzi

Uchodźca is a Polish word that translates to "refugee" in English. It refers to a person who has fled their home country due to persecution, war, or violence and is seeking asylum in another country. The term is often used in legal and humanitarian contexts to describe individuals who are protected under international law.

The concept of a refugee is defined by the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, which outline the rights of refugees and the obligations of states to protect them. These documents state that a refugee is someone who "owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country."

In Poland, the term uchodźca is used to refer to individuals who have been granted refugee status or subsidiary protection. The Polish legal framework governing asylum procedures aligns with European Union directives on the matter. The process of seeking asylum involves registration, interviews, and a decision on the application. Those granted protection are entitled to certain rights, including the right to work, access to healthcare, and social welfare benefits.

The term uchodźca is also used more broadly in public discourse to discuss issues related to displacement and migration, sometimes encompassing individuals seeking protection who may not yet have formal refugee status. The challenges faced by uchodźcy often include integration into new societies, language barriers, and psychological trauma from their experiences. International organizations and non-governmental organizations play a crucial role in providing assistance and support to uchodźcy in Poland and worldwide.