Refúgio internacional de pessoas transexuais: análise do caso Maria Clara de Sena

Abstract

The persecution and hostility for sexual and/or gender issues is not a new phenomenon. Fearing offenses, tortures and even life itself, thousands of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Intersex (LGBTI) people seek refuge institute as a means of protection. The present study analyzes the usage of international refuge by transexual people for discriminatory reasons. To do so, a conceptual analysis of transexuality is made as well as the distinction of gender, sexuality and identity and also the definition of transsexuality. It is also addressed the reality of vulnerability that transgender people face daily. In addition, it analyzes the institute of international refuge and the relation between international migrations and gender discrimination. Finally, a detailed study of Maria Clara de Sena case is conducted, which is a Brazilian transexual woman who had to seek refuge in another country because of persecution in her home country.