Our newest publication features eight principles for legal representatives, decision-makers and COI researchers working with asylum-seekers with disabilities Read more
We are often confronted with lawyers submitting research questions which might not be easily answered solely through conducting open source research. We share our recommendations on when and how to conduct interviews. Read more
Ascertaining a potential risk on return may be especially challenging in cases involving children and young adults. We share our top tips on researching child-specific Country of Origin Information to help you strengthen your young clients’ claims. Read more
This page contains extensive and current Country of Origin Information (COI) about Afghanistan, including on the security situation, livelihoods, women, children and targeted groups. It is updated on a weekly basis until further notice. Read more
our database features 500 country-of-origin information reports which are available for free download.
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We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager based in the UK or the Netherlands with a passion for Country of Origin Information (COI) research. Read more
We opened registration for two more free Country of Origin Information training webinars for legal and asylum representatives. Register for the training webinars and download the training handbook here. Read more
When Aynoor's French residence permit expired and it was time for her to return to Pakistan, Aynoor secretly applied for asylum in France as she feared religious persecution due to her atheist beliefs. Read more
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