Responding to the UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s comments today that being gay or a woman should not automatically be a right to qualify for international refugee protection, ActionAid UK’s chief executive Halima Begum, said:
"We know from our work across the world that for many women and girls, seeking asylum is the only lifeline left when fleeing persecution.
"Denying this fundamental right is not just a policy choice; it's a direct affront to gender equality and human rights.
"Upholding the humanitarian duty to provide refuge and safety to women in need is not just an option; it's an imperative."