Posts tagged with “coi”

New ACCORD training manual on “Researching Country of Origin Information”, 2024 edition

ACCORD will publish a revised edition of the training manual “Researching Country of Origin Information”, updating the 2013 edition. Register for its online launch event on 14 March.

Blog post in "Blog Asyl" on the role of COI

The "Blog Asyl" published an article by ACCORD on the role of country of origin information in international protection procedures.

UNHCR launches revamped Refworld

UNHCR launched a revamped version of its law and policy database Refworld with new design and improved functionalities.

ACCORD training manual now also available in Korean

The ACCORD training manual “Researching Country of Origin Information” is now available in Korean. It was translated by UNHCR Korea.

COI Webinar on Afghanistan (German language)

Together with the Federal Agency for Reception and Support Services, ACCORD held a COI webinar on Afghanistan on 22 February. Its written documentation is now available.

EASO updates guide on researching the situation of LGBTIQ-persons

As part of the EASO Practical Guide series, the European Asylum Support Office published a guide on researching the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender and queer persons (LGBTIQ) in countries of origin.

Asylum Research Centre updates their analysis of USDOS human rights reports

Asylum Research Centre (ARC) updated their comparative analysis of the USDOS human rights reports, adding 2020.

Article on the use of COI in asylum assessments in Norway

An article in the International Migration Review discusses the use of COI in asylum decisions, especially regarding credibility assessments. 

Dissertation on the assessment of the probative value of COI in the context of international protection standards in guidance for decision-making

Femke Vogelaar's summary of the dissertation she published in December 2020.

Comparative analysis of USDOS human rights reports 2016-2019 published by Asylum Research Centre

Asylum Research Centre (ARC) released a comparative analysis of the USDOS human rights reports of the years 2016 to 2019.

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