“In light of the above considerations, the elements emerging during the hearing before the Territorial Commission, and the appeal, it is considered that the repeated mistreatment, psychological, physical, and sexual violence, were particularly severe, causing prolonged psychological and traumatic effects that would make her return to the country of origin intolerable. […]
Taking into account the COI (Country of Origin Information) collected by this Court on the subject and considering the applicant’s account coherent and credible, as well as the considerations contained in the appeal, which further elaborated on the elements emerging during the hearing, the Panel deems that refugee status must be granted to her under the Geneva Convention, on the grounds of membership in the social group of women victims of gender-based violence. Maximum protection must be granted, taking into account the state of extreme distress and fear that prompted her to flee, with the hope that physical distance could relieve her from constant fear, also aided by the psychological support sought.”
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