This practical tool aims to support Member States in applying the concept of membership of particular social group (MPSG) as one of the 1951 Geneva Convention grounds of persecution in the examination process of applications for international protection.

The judicial analysis is primarily intended for members of courts and tribunals of EU Member States concerned with hearing appeals or reviewing decisions on issues pertaining to the reception of applicants for international protection.

This analysis is primarily intended for use by members of courts and tribunals of Member States concerned with hearing appeals or conducting reviews of decisions on applications for international protection.