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GENDER-BASED PERSECUTION [1 record]

Record 1 2009-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rights and Freedoms
  • Sociology of Women
CONT

In 1993, the Canadian government recognized gender-based persecution as a ground for applications for asylum. The change allows, for example, women fleeing female genital mutilation or “honour” killings to be considered for asylum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droits et libertés
  • Sociologie des femmes
CONT

En 1993, le gouvernement canadien a reconnu la persécution fondée sur le sexe comme motif recevable pour l'obtention du droit d'asile. Cette mesure permet par exemple à des femmes qui veulent échapper au mutilations génitales féminines ou aux crimes d'honneur de réclamer le droit d'asile.

Spanish

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