Gender-related dimensions of refugee status, asylum, nationality and statelessness of women 2014, para. 50c
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
[States parties should institute gender-sensitive procedural safeguards in asylum procedures to ensure that women asylum seekers are able to present their cases on the basis of equality and non-discrimination. States parties should ensure:] That women asylum seekers have access to competent legal representation in advance of the initial asylum interview. Where necessary, they should be afforded legal assistance free of charge. Unaccompanied and separated girls must in all cases be assigned a qualified legal representative and a guardian to assist them through the asylum procedure and ensure respect for their best interests;
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Type de document
General Comment / Recommendation
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Movement
Personnes concernées
Girls
Persons on the move
Women
Année
2014
Type de paragraphe
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 32, Gender-related dimensions of refugee status, asylum, nationality and statelessness of women (2014), para. 50c.