Seeking Refuge? - Rights of Women
Seeking Refuge? - Rights of Women Seeking Refuge? - Rights of Women
An original publication from Rights of Women Every year millions of people across the world are forced to flee their homes to escape persecution. Some of those people will seek refuge by making a claim for asylum here in the UK. Many asylumseeking women arrive in the UK having experienced sexual violence, such as rape, or torture or other forms of violence, such as domestic abuse or forced marriage. Some will have problems getting legal advice or accurate legal information about the asylum process and how cases are decided. Seeking Refuge? is a vital resource for asylumseeking women. It explains, in clear and accessible language, the law that determines who is entitled to protection in the UK and how the asylum system works. It is essential reading for asylum-seeking women and all those who support them in their struggle to live lives free from violence and abuse. Seeking Refuge? is divided into ten chapters which explain different parts of the process of gaining protection in the UK: • Chapter 2 explains the law that determines who is entitled to protection in the UK. It explains the key provisions of the Refugee Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights. • Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6 explain the ways that different types of cases are decided, under both the New Asylum Model and the Case Resolution Directorate. • Chapters 7 and 8 explain the different decisions that you may receive on your case, including appealing against negative decisions and the different types of protection you may be given in the UK. • Chapter 9 explains what will happen if you are finally refused and facing removal from the UK. • Chapter 10 explains what a fresh claim is and how it can be made. • Chapter 11 explains the financial support that asylum-seekers and failed asylum-seekers are entitled to, as well as access to education and health care. • Chapter 12 gives information about other organisations that may be useful to you and gives their contact details. Rights of Women aims to achieve equality, justice and respect for all women. helping women through the law This publication is part of the Rights of Women Toolkit Designed and produced by www.totalcoverage.coop
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An original publication from <strong>Rights</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Women</strong><br />
Every year millions <strong>of</strong> people across the world are<br />
forced to flee their homes to escape persecution.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> those people will seek refuge by making a<br />
claim for asylum here in the UK. Many asylumseeking<br />
women arrive in the UK having experienced<br />
sexual violence, such as rape, or torture or other<br />
forms <strong>of</strong> violence, such as domestic abuse or forced<br />
marriage. Some will have problems getting legal<br />
advice or accurate legal information about the<br />
asylum process and how cases are decided.<br />
<strong>Seeking</strong> <strong>Refuge</strong>? is a vital resource for asylumseeking<br />
women. It explains, in clear and accessible<br />
language, the law that determines who is entitled<br />
to protection in the UK and how the asylum system<br />
works. It is essential reading for asylum-seeking<br />
women and all those who support them in their<br />
struggle to live lives free from violence and abuse.<br />
<strong>Seeking</strong> <strong>Refuge</strong>? is divided into ten chapters<br />
which explain different parts <strong>of</strong> the process <strong>of</strong><br />
gaining protection in the UK:<br />
• Chapter 2 explains the law that determines who<br />
is entitled to protection in the UK. It explains the<br />
key provisions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Refuge</strong>e Convention and<br />
the European Convention on Human <strong>Rights</strong>.<br />
• Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6 explain the ways that<br />
different types <strong>of</strong> cases are decided, under both<br />
the New Asylum Model and the Case Resolution<br />
Directorate.<br />
• Chapters 7 and 8 explain the different decisions<br />
that you may receive on your case, including<br />
appealing against negative decisions and the<br />
different types <strong>of</strong> protection you may be given in<br />
the UK.<br />
• Chapter 9 explains what will happen if you are<br />
finally refused and facing removal from the UK.<br />
• Chapter 10 explains what a fresh claim is and<br />
how it can be made.<br />
• Chapter 11 explains the financial support that<br />
asylum-seekers and failed asylum-seekers are<br />
entitled to, as well as access to education and<br />
health care.<br />
• Chapter 12 gives information about other<br />
organisations that may be useful to you and<br />
gives their contact details.<br />
<strong>Rights</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Women</strong> aims to achieve equality, justice<br />
and respect for all women.<br />
helping women through the law<br />
This publication is part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Rights</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Women</strong> Toolkit<br />
Designed and produced by www.totalcoverage.coop
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