Refugee policies are guidelines and laws that countries create to manage the arrival and support of people fleeing their home countries due to conflict, persecution, or disaster. These policies determine how refugees are identified, processed, and granted asylum, ensuring their rights and safety while they seek a new place to live. Countries often collaborate with international organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to establish these policies. They aim to provide humanitarian assistance, protect vulnerable populations, and promote integration into society, balancing national security concerns with the need to uphold human rights.