Gender Based Violence among Tibetan Refugees in India

Abstract

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most ignored yet pressing issues faced by Tibetan refugees living in India. Despite global attention on refugees, their day-to-day struggles, especially regarding women’s safety and legal invisibility, often go unnoticed. This study combines a detailed review of existing literature with fresh field insights gathered by the author through direct conversations with 10 refugee women and 3 men living in various Tibetan settlements in India. Many respondents reported lack of documentation, poor legal aid, and minimal support from Indian authorities or their own Tibetan community administration. The findings highlight the gap between constitutional promises and ground reality. This paper calls for stronger policies, community-based interventions, and active involvement of local legal services. Overall, it contributes an original perspective rooted in real conversations, moving beyond generic reports to human stories of courage and struggle.