Asylum Law and International Human Rights

In many societies around the world, women are subject to unique forms of discrimination, that can only be described, as truly horrific. Women, because of their gender, may find themselves victims of female genital mutilation or cutting, bride burning, rape, spousal or domestic abuse, infanticide, forced marriage, child marriage, slavery, forced abortion, forced pregnancy or honor killings. These and other practices are recognizable forms of torture or persecution and their victims are often confronted with little or no protection against them.

US Asylum Protection

Since defiance or protest of their suffering, often results in further victimization, the United States acknowledges that as persecution; violence against women, violates their human rights and there are specific laws in the U.S. (VAWA) that seek to address this discrimination. In some cases it may be grounds for political asylum.

Since the laws in the U.S. governing political asylum are often complicated, you should consult an experienced, reputable, human rights attorney, to obtain safe haven in the United States.

Special circumstances may apply or asylum may be granted to certain nationalities.

If you have witnessed or are a victim, of any of the practices that have been described, please do not hesitate to contact us, so that we can advise you on your basic human rights and the possibility of seeking political asylum in the U.S.

A Success Story: Asylum Grant for Democratic Republic of Congo National

After confusion over nationality, a client form the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who had been arrested, detained and tortured by the DRC government, retained the services of our firm. Denied refugee status, by the UNHCR, who believed the client came from the Republic of Congo, they faced a barrage of additional hurdles. Drawing upon our unique specialization in Asylum cases, the firm was able to successfully argue the asylum case before an immigration judge; a judge who maintains an 80% denial rate. Confusion over the client’s true nationality was eventually resolved and asylum status was granted, allowing them to apply for lawful permanent residence (“green card”) within one year.

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