❓Did you know that every year #UNHCR estimates that around 25.000 female asylum seekers coming to Europe are already affected by FGM❓
Read their report ▶️ data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/d…
Our recommendations 👇 (1/7)
1⃣ Harmonised Common European Asylum System
👉All asylum seekers arriving in Europe should have equal chances of protection.
👉Pay great attention to the accuracy and homogeneity of a shared European COI (Country of Origin Information). (2/7)
2⃣ Gender-sensitive Country of Origin Information
Member states must...
👉Run a gender analysis of the situation in the country.
👉Detail systematic forms of violence and GBV, including FGM.
👉Gather information in close cooperation with relevant organisations. (3/7)
3⃣ Adequate Training for asylum professionals
Important to...
👉Be aware of & sensitive to FGM.
👉Know the causes behind FGM.
👉Recognize its specificity.
👉Understand the pressure that is put on families to perform it.
All key elements in the refugee status assessment! (4/7)
4⃣ Data collection
👉Collect disaggregated data for granting and/or refusing international protection, by detailing the reasons behind the claim + other relevant elements beyond the five grounds of persecution.
👉Develop a common methodology in data collection. (5/7)
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Every refugee has the right to be protected, respected and welcomed in Europe, without racism and discrimination! #RefugeesWelcome!
#WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeDay #WithRefugees (6/7)
📣This year we will launch a study conducted in 7⃣ European countries to assess the situation of asylum laws, policies, practices and data collection concerning FGM📣
Stay tuned for more!💪(7/7)
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