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Farid Farid

Women in immigration detention put beside sex offenders

The unique needs of women detainees aren't being met, a Human Rights Commission report says. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Women in immigration detention who have experienced sexual violence are being held metres from male sex offenders, exposing them to harassment and trauma.

In a damning report released on Wednesday, the Australian Human Rights Commission documented women being cat-called and threatened.

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