Description: Furthermore, there has been a loss of momentum in research addressing the needs and experiences of women claiming asylum (Arbel et al (eds), 'Gender in
In response to these concerns, Christel Querton (UWE Bristol) and Moira Dustin (University of Sussex) launched Women in Refugee Law (WiRL) in May 2021 as a collaborative platform for researchers, refugee women and practitioners. Christel and Moira have a history of working in this field within and outside academia, including on the Asylum Aid Women’s Project where they met. Christel is a qualified barrister with practice experience. Moira developed a network on LGBTQI+ asylum for the SOGICA project and pre
WiRL Values and Objectives (PDF, 207Kb)
Dr Christel Querton (on leave February 2023-January 2024). Christel is a Wallscourt Fellow in Law at UWE Bristol and has worked for over ten years in the field of refugee, immigration and human rights law.