CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2025
| Author | Nakabugo, Mastula |
|---|---|
| Title | "Law, Identity And Resistance" Compounded Invisibility: Systematic Barriers Facing African Lesbian Asylum Seekers In Austria |
| Summary | This capstone thesis examines the legal challenges faced by African lesbian asylum seekers during the asylum process in Austria. Despite the protections offered by international and European human rights frameworks, such as the UNHCR SOGIESC Guidelines, CEDAW, Yogyakarta Principles, and the EU Qualification Directive, African lesbian asylum seekers encounter significant obstacles in securing protection. These challenges include the burden of proving their sexual orientation, culturally biased credibility assessments, and the lack of gender-sensitive legal procedures. This Capstone thesis employs a qualitative methodology focused on participatory storytelling workshops, which create a platform for African lesbian refugees to share their experiences in the asylum process. Their narratives are analyzed alongside existing literature and legal texts to uncover patterns of exclusion and identify structural gaps within the Austrian asylum system. By integrating legal analysis with lived experiences, this capstone contributes to ongoing discussions about asylum reforms, intersectionality, and the protection of marginalised social groups. It advocates for more inclusive and culturally competent asylum procedures that recognise the compounded discrimination based on race, gender, and sexuality. The findings aim to inform both legal practice and advocacy efforts supporting African lesbian refugees. |
| Supervisor | Prof. Alvim Gomez Juliana Cesario |
| Department | Legal Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2025/nakabugo_massy.pdf |
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