our services published/project work Thematic Principles for Country of Origin Information (COI) Research Each year, we produce one extensive thematic research report for a group of vulnerable persons seeking asylum. We publish new interview excerpts alongside existing information to shed light on the circumstances that these individuals may be facing in their home countries. Lawyers, NGOs and decision-makers can use this research to better understand the context from which persons seeking asylum have fled. Alongside this country report we develop a Principles document to guide those conducting COI research on these themes. 1. Principles on Conducting Disability-focused COI: This guidance document builds on our work around the situation of Children and Young People with Disabilities in Nigeria, previously published on our website and produced jointly by Asylos and Asylum Research Centre (ARC) Foundation and kindly funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Access the Document Disability-focused COI 2021 DOWNLOAD THE PRINCIPLES 2. Principles on Conducting Statelessness-focused COI: This guidance document builds on our work around the situation of stateless Palestinians in Lebanon, previously published on our website. Access the Document Statelessness-focused COI March 2023 DOWNLOAD THE PRINCIPLES 3. Principles on Conducting Child-specific COI: The Principles in this guidance document were originally co-developed with Asylum Research Centre (ARC) Foundation. Access the Document Child-specific COI June 2024 DOWNLOAD THE PRINCIPLES Do you have any comments or feedback on our documents? We would love to hear it! Submit your feedback through this form or send us an email at [email protected] These documents are part of a series of strategic research reports that address critical gaps in country of origin information. Its publication was made possible with the kind support of the Trust for London. If you have suggestions for new thematic areas or would like to contribute to our ongoing project, please contact [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences