What We Do Get Help Useful Information Definitions Refugee A refugee is anyone who cannot return to their country for fear of persecution for one of the following five reasons: Race – including ethnicity Religion – in some countries having no religion is viewed as badly as being of the ‘wrong’ religion Nationality Membership of a particular social group – this can include things like membership of a trade union, your gender (i.e. male or female), your sexual orientation Political opinion – this does not simply mean that you have to be a member of a political party, but if you have any political opinions, or even if people think you do. Refugees are entitled to be protected against forcible return to their countries of origin. Manage Cookie Preferences