Volker Türk

Volker Türk

Volker Türk is director of international protection at the U.N. High Commission for Refugees in Geneva. Before his current role, he served in several UNHCR management positions and was deployed to Malaysia, Kosovo), Bosnia Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kuwait.

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UNHCR: Recognize rape as a form of persecution

UNHCR: Recognize rape as a form of persecution

about 12 years ago // In partnership with Trust Women Conference

Sexual violence is a serious human rights violation, and as such should be recognized as a valid reason to seek asylum. A guest opinion by UNHCR Director of International Protection Volker Turk ahead of the Trust Women Conference in London.

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