Protocol relating to the status of refugees (1967) Protocol relating to the status of refugees (1967) The protocol relating to the status of refugees of 1967 broadens the definition of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951. The main point of the protocol was to "grant all refugees the same status irrespective of the effective date of the 1st of January 1951." The protocol was completed on the 31st of January 1967 in New York City. Switzerland ratified the protocol on the 20th of May 1968. Germany ratified it on the 5th of November, 1969, and Austria ratified it on the 5th of September 1973.
Sapphire (color) Sapphire (color) Sapphire is a saturated shade of blue, referring to the gem of the same name. Sapphire gems are most commonly found in a range of blue shades although they can be many different colors. Other names for variations of the color "sapphire" are blue sapphire or sapphire blue, shown below. Displayed at right is the color sapphire. The first recorded use of "sapphire" as a color name in English was in 1430. At right is displayed the color sapphire blue. Medium sapphire is the color called "sapphire" in Crayola Gem Tones, a specialty set of Crayola crayons introduced