by Dan Mahoney | Sep 30, 2008 | Asylum, LGBT Asylum, lgbt undocumented immigrant, transgender immigration, LGBT Latin America, Transgender asylum, transgender El Salvador
Born male in El Salvador, Barbara was abused throughout her childhood by family, neighbors, and classmates because she was “too feminine.” When Barbara turned 18, she began to live as a woman, but she still suffered frequent harassment and violence. In one instance, Barbara and her boyfriend were viciously beaten outside of a club. Barbara was kidnapped and taken to an isolated area where she was physically and sexually assaulted. After the kidnapping and assault, Barbara lived in...
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