4 February 2026 | Formation
This intervision focuses on applications for international protection based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity (SOGI). We bring together legal expertise, academic research, lived experiences and professional practice. The sessions will create a space for...
19 December 2025 | Acces to international protection
In 2025, NANSEN published two Notes examining access to international protection and effective legal remedies for migrants held in administrative detention. The first Note, Procédure de protection internationale et détention à la frontière, takes a comprehensive look...
12 September 2025 | SOGI, Special procedural needs, Vulnerabilities
Some people fear persecution in their country of origin because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (SOGI). They can apply for asylum for this reason. These individuals are referred to as “SOGI applicants”. From the beginning of the...
22 July 2025 | Statelessness
The European Pact on Asylum and Migration explicitly includes stateless persons within its scope. It requires all Member States of the European Union to identify and register cases of statelessness. It is essential to clarify the consequences of identifying or...
19 March 2025 | Formation, Non-refoulement
This intervision will focus on respect for the principle of non-refoulement with regard to people seeking international protection at the Belgian border. The diverse panel of speakers will address several aspects of this principle: the legal framework, the situation...
