Asylum – Afghanistan: quality of the examination of the need for international protection

18 October 2022 | Afghanistan, Non-refoulement

In this Note, NANSEN analyses the CGRS’ assessment of the need for protection of people fleeing Afghanistan, and the risks involved in their return.    The first part of the note focuses on the CGRS’ examination of Afghan cases. It covers the strict interpretation by...

Women victims of discrimination and asylum procedure

6 October 2022 | Women

Here, NANSEN presents its findings on the position of women in need of international protection: the needs of victims of torture, gender-based violence, gang violence and honour crimes are addressed.    The United Nations Committee responsible for monitoring the...

Colloquium of September 30 – sources and documentation

6 October 2022 | Formation

To contribute to reflection and initiate a dialogue, NANSEN organised a study day focusing on the link between vulnerability, credibility and the asylum procedure. You can find our key findings and the contributions of several speakers here. The full programme is...

Apartheid in Gaza? The need for international protection of Palestinians from Gaza.

2 August 2022 | Palestine

Here, NANSEN discusses the report on the situation of Palestinians in Israel published by Amnesty International in February 2022. NANSEN examines the refugee law implications of Amnesty International’s findings that Israel operates an apartheid system. The Note...

Asylum – Afghanistan – the importance of country information

23 June 2022 | Afghanistan

In this note, NANSEN examines the use of guidelines published by the UNHCR and the European Asylum Agency (EUAA). It discusses these guidelines in general and, more specifically, in the context of applications for international protection made by Afghan asylum...