What is the term for granting refuge to individuals fleeing persecution?

The term for the practice whereby a state grants refuge and protection to individuals fleeing persecution or serious human rights abuses in their home country is 'Asylum'.

A. Extradition: This refers to the process of transferring a person accused of a crime from one jurisdiction to another. B. Asylum: This is the legal protection granted to individuals fleeing persecution in their home country. C. Non-refoulement: This principle prohibits countries from returning individuals to a country where they face a serious risk of persecution or torture. D. Sanctions: These are penalties imposed on a country or individuals as a form of punishment or pressure.