1951 Convention and Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees

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agreements concluded between them, or which may be concluded betweenthem in the future, concerning the maintenance of acquired rights and rightsin the process of acquisition in regard to social security, subject only to theconditions which apply to nationals of the States signatory to the agreementsin question.4. The Contracting States will give sympathetic consideration to extendingto refugees so far as possible the benefits of similar agreements which mayat any time be in force between such Contracting States and non-contractingStates.28 c o n v e n t i o n a n d p r o t o c o l
CHAPTER V: Administrative MeasuresArticle 25administrative assistance1. When the exercise of a right by a refugee would normally require theassistance of authorities of a foreign country to whom he cannot haverecourse, the Contracting States in whose territory he is residing shallarrange that such assistance be afforded to him by their own authorities orby an international authority.2. The authority or authorities mentioned in paragraph 1 shall deliver orcause to be delivered under their supervision to refugees such documents orcertifications as would normally be delivered to aliens by or through theirnational authorities.3. Documents or certifications so delivered shall stand in the stead of theofficial instruments delivered to aliens by or through their national authorities,and shall be given credence in the absence of proof to the contrary.4. Subject to such exceptional treatment as may be granted to indigent persons,fees may be charged for the services mentioned herein, but such feesshall be moderate and commensurate with those charged to nationals forsimilar services.5. The provisions of this article shall be without prejudice to articles 27and 28.Article 26freedom of movementEach Contracting State shall accord to refugees lawfully in its territory theright to choose their place of residence to move freely within its territory,subject to any regulations applicable to aliens generally in the same circumstances.c o n v e n t i o n a n d p r o t o c o l29
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