Guides, research and reading

A Refugee Status Determination (RSD) application is more than a personal account of why someone left their country. It is an important part of an individual legal and administrative process in which authorities assess whether the applicant meets the applicable criteria for refugee or other forms of international protection. A well-prepared application should present a clear and truthful account of the applicant’s identity, experiences, fears, and reasons for being unable or unwilling to return. This guide provides a practical checklist for organizing an RSD application, gathering supporting evidence, explaining inconsistencies, preparing for interviews, and avoiding common mistakes. It also explains why procedures differ between countries and provides a brief overview of the current international protection procedure in Türkiye.

September 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Asylum is a legal process through which people who cannot safely return to their country may seek international protection in another country. Although asylum procedures differ considerably between states, they are shaped by common principles of international refugee law, including the definition of a refugee, non-refoulement, access to a fair procedure, individual assessment, and protection against persecution or serious harm. In 2026, understanding these principles is particularly important as global displacement remains exceptionally high, with millions of people seeking protection across borders.

September 18, 2026 · 5 min read

What registration, the eligibility interview and the decision actually involve — plus how to prepare documents, request an interpreter and appeal a refusal.

September 10, 2026 · 8 min read

Education is a right regardless of status. How to enrol without a birth certificate, what language support to ask for, and where to find free learning while you wait.

September 8, 2026 · 7 min read

Normal reactions to abnormal events, what free psychosocial support looks like, and how to find counselling in your own language without paying or registering.

September 5, 2026 · 6 min read

How to prove a degree you cannot document, which professions require a licence, and the organisations that place skilled displaced people into real jobs.

September 2, 2026 · 8 min read

A practical, no-registration checklist for food, medical care, legal registration and free connectivity in your first three days in a new country.

August 12, 2026 · 7 min read

A review of UNHCR, World Bank and OECD findings on how quickly displaced people enter work — and which policies actually shorten that gap.

July 3, 2026 · 9 min read

Reporting, memoir and policy analysis that explain how displacement actually works — chosen for readers new to the subject.

June 18, 2026 · 5 min read