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TunisiaRefugees: gender-sensitive measures to ensure the safety of women seeking asylum
March 9, 2016
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The reform of EU migration and asylum policies and procedures needs to include gender-sensitive measures to ensure the safety of women seeking asylum, many of whom travel with young children and other dependents, according to a resolution voted on by MEPs on Tuesday 8 March 2016.
“This report highlights the exceptionally vulnerable situation of women refugees in the European Union. They have fled persecution in their home countries, undertaking a perilous journey in order to reach a place of safety. On arrival at reception centres these already vulnerable women, who may be victims of sexual violence, trafficking or other violent crimes, face additional barriers which exacerbate their already vulnerable positions”, said the rapporteur.
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