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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:

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COI Query - Russian Federation: Major developments regarding human rights and military service

Reference period: 1 October 2023 to 8 November 2024; 1. Recent developments in the war in Ukraine; 2. Political and human rights situation; 3. Legislative developments; 4. Treatment of certain profiles related to the expression of political opinion; 5. LGBTIQ persons; 6. Military service.
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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

Reference period: 1 January 2022 to 18 November 2024; 1. Background information; 2. Treatment by the state; 3. Treatment by society; 4. Recruitment of children.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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COI Query - Bangladesh: The protests in July and August 2024 and their aftermath

Reference period: 15 May to 31 October 2024; 1. The protests in July and August 2024; 2. Aftermath of the protests and the change of government; 3. Targeted violence and arrests.
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Country Guidance: Iraq

This country guidance document provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in Iraq, focusing on the key elements of qualification for international protection.

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Jurisprudence on Material Reception Conditions in Asylum - Sanctions, Reductions and Withdrawals

Analysis of Case Law from 2019-2024

The report provides comparative information on how national administrations and courts of EU+ countries implement the provisions of the Reception Conditions Directive related to reducing or withdrawing material reception conditions.

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