THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO COMBINED SECOND TO EIGHTH PERIODIC REPORT UNDER THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND INITIAL REPORT UNDER THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA (i) is outside the country of his nationality is unable or owing to such fear is unwilling to avail himself protection of that country or (ii) not having a nationality, and being outside the country of his former residence, is unable or owing to such fear is unwilling to return to it, or (b) … (c) belongs to a class of persons declared by the Minister to be refugees for purposes set out in paragraphs (a) or (b). 414. Section 11 of the Refugee Act contains Lesotho’s non-refoulement obligations. It provides that a person shall not be rejected at any Lesotho frontier or be expelled or otherwise compelled to return to or remain in a country: (a) where he seeks to leave or has left or outside of which he finds himself, for any of the reasons mentioned in section 3(1)(a) or (b) or (b) where he may be tried or punished for offences of a political nature. Administrative and other measures 415. During the apartheid regime, Lesotho was a host country for thousands of South African refugees which included women. Since the demise of apartheid which was the main cause of the refugee problem in this sub-region, Lesotho has experienced a significant reduction of refugee influx. It currently hosts about 64 refugees of various nationalities. The majority of refugees living in Lesotho are fully integrated and do not require any form of assistance from the UNHCR. They are economically productive and self-sufficient. Some are employed as teachers, doctors and radiographers. The legislative framework and the Government’s policy favour local integration. 416. Refugees have the right to work, freedom of movement and they have access to social services. The Government provides social grants in the amount of 400 Rand per month, as well as free accommodation and utilities for persons with specific needs. 144