Gender perspectives on torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
or punishment 2016, para. 33
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The Special Rapporteur recalls that States are prohibited from returning anyone to a situation where there are substantial grounds to believe that the person may be subject to torture or ill-treatment. The prohibition of refoulement is absolute and an important additional source of protection for women, girls, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons who fear such treatment in their countries of origin.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment