S. Chelvan – Newsweek cites DSSH model

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Fri, 26 Sep 2014

Newsweek magazine has cited the DSSH (Difference, Stigma, Shame, Harm) model which was created by No5 Barrister S. Chelvan for proving an asylum claim based on sexual or gender identity.

The article in Newsweek titled 'Gay Asylum Seekers Forced to 'Prove' Their Sexuality' was published on 25th September, and can be found by clicking here.

Please click here to view S. Chelvan's profile. 

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