Millbank, Jenni

Forced Marriage as a Harm in Domestic and International Law

This article contains an analysis of 120 reported refugee cases from Australia, Canada, and Britain between 1995 and 2008 that have to do with forced marriage. This set of cases includes heterosexual and homosexual women and men as claimants.

Gender, Sex and Visibility in Refugee Claims on the Basis of Sexual Orientation

This article examines the assumptions concerning the identity of lesbians and gays within the case law on refugee claims. The article consists of a broad and comparative study of 300 decisions on granting refugee status on basis of sexuality from Canada and Australia. The author utilizes the differences between public and private spaces to examine the distinct claims formulated by lesbians and gays. She identifies agency and visibility as key concepts in refugee law on sexuality.

A Dose of Reality: Women's Rights in the Fight against HIV/AIDS

This document reviews the spread of the AIDS epidemic, its disproportionate impact upon women and girls, and the failure of governments to enact appropriate policies to respond to this impact. The paper reviews key human rights issues including domestic violence, sexual abuse and the rights of property ownership and links the violations of these rights to the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. The report concludes by outlining key areas of legal reform, policy initiatives, and public education so governments could better respond to the impact of HIV/AIDS on women.