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The Struggle for Equality: Women's Rights, Human Rights, and Asylum Protection

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Author: 
Karen Musalo
Date: 
Jan 01, 2019
Language: 
English
Issue Area: 
Gender Justice
Refugee Definition
Publication Type: 
Commentary

This article investigates the historical legal struggles of women seeking asylum in the U.S, including harmful decisons like Matter A-B- which have undermined the ability of people fleeing gender-based violence to obtain protection.

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Download The Struggle for Equality_ Womens Rights Human Rights and Asyl.pdf