The Washington Post published an article on Thursday that highlights the findings of a new Tahirih Justice Center report. The report examines how “women seeking political asylum in the United States based on gender-related persecution can get mired in a legal labyrinth, which can leave their cases unresolved for years.” Read the full article.
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Clearer Rules Urged for Asylum Seekers Fleeing Gender-Related Persecution
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Maria
“We can overcome unthinkable situations. Every mother should have the opportunity to fight for justice for themselves and their family. We deserve to be heard and we deserve to be free of violence.”
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Allan
“Looking back, I see that I had the strength and resolve the whole time. Because of trauma, we tell ourselves we can’t do it. But in reality, we have overcome so much, and we will continue to overcome. I’m going to continue pressing forward to reach my dreams.”
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