Publications
Guidance on Mental Health and Well-being of Applicants for International Protection: Part I – for senior management
Part I – for senior management
This part provides guidance to national authorities on how to set the framework to shape an asylum system informed by mental health and well-being considerations. This is the first of three standalone but complementary and interlinked parts. The other parts can be accessed here:
Guidance on Mental Health and Well-being of Applicants for International Protection: Part II – for those working in the first line
Part II – for those working in the first line
This part provides guidance to those working in the first-line on how to implement mental health and psychosocial support. This is the second of three standalone but complementary and interlinked parts. The other parts can be accessed here:
Guidance on Mental Health and Well-being of Applicants for International Protection: Part III – Toolbox to support those working in the first line
Part III – Toolbox to support those working in the first line
This part provides guidance to those working in the first line and is a toolbox to support the implementation of mental health and psychosocial support. This is the third of three standalone but complementary and interlinked parts. The other parts can be accessed here:
COI Query - Russian Federation: Major developments regarding human rights and military service
COI Query - Iraq: Treatment of Yazidis by the state and by society in Iraq, in particular in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI); information on recruitment of Yazidi children by armed groups, including the PKK
Practical Guide on applicants with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics — Information note
Information note
It intends to help professionals working in the field of asylum in enhancing their awareness and skills regarding key terms and concepts relating to SOGIESC.
Practical Guide on applicants with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics — Examination procedure
Examination procedure
It provides practical guidance on the key aspects of the examination of applications for international protection with SOGIESC-based claims, including the registration, personal interview, evidence and risk assessment and legal analysis.
Practical Guide on applicants with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics — Cross-cutting elements
It provides practical guidance on elements that are cross-cutting and relevant to both asylum procedures and reception.
COI Query - Bangladesh: The protests in July and August 2024 and their aftermath
Practical Guide on applicants with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics — Reception
Reception
It provides guidance and practical recommendations on the design and management of reception systems and the provision of reception conditions taking into account the specific needs of LGBTIQ applicants.