Gender-based Persecution and US Asylum Policy

Obstacles and Challenges of Policy-making based on Gender Equity

Gender equity is a controversial social issue and now with its incorporation into the Sixth Development Plan, policy-making for gender equity is essential. To this end, allocation of more resources and opportunities and implementation of affirmative action policies to achieve gender equity are not sufficient. Women's empowerment in various fields, and not just the economy and employment, is ess...

European Asylum Policy

European Asylum Policy Policy towards asylum seekers has been a controversial topic for more than a decade. Rising numbers of asylum applications have been met with ever-tougher policies to deter them. Following a period of policy harmonisation, the EU has reached a crucial stage in the development of a new Common European Asylum System. This paper seeks to shed light on what form this should t...

Separated Children Fleeing Persecution: A Comparative Study of Asylum Policies in the U.K. and the U.S

To all the children who are forced to grow up too quickly, Who have gone far too long without a reason for laughter, May the promise of peace lull you into gentle sleep, And bring you dreams of days before innocence was lost. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To all those who have selflessly given me love and support, I owe you my deepest thanks… TRISTAN BORER For the three years I have been fortunate enough to...

Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Policy in Europe

Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Policy in Europe The number of refugees worldwide is now 12 million, up from 3 million in the early 1970s. And the number seeking asylum in the developed world increased tenfold, from about 50,000 per annum to half a million over the same period. Governments and international agencies have grappled with the twin problems of providing adequate humanitarian assistance...

Human Rights in US Foreign Policy