International recommendation

Gender-sensitive approach in refugee and asylum claims

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationImmigration detention and reception centres
Populations of concern:
Asylum seekers and refugeesChildrenStateless personsWomen
Relevant CEDAW articles:
Art. 2 – Obligations to eliminate discrimination against womenArt. 3 – Appropriate measures
Source:
CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 45

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

In line with its general recommendations No. 32 (2014) on the gender-related dimensions of refugee status, asylum, nationality and statelessness of women and No. 30 (2013) on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, the Committee calls upon the State party to continue to apply a gender-sensitive approach in receiving refugee and asylum-seeking women and in considering asylum claims, thereby ensuring that the protection needs of asylum-seeking and refugee women and girls arriving in the State party are addressed as a priority concern.