12 | Training handbook . Statelessness 1. Introduction 2. Guidance 3. Legal context (...) In summary, refugeehood and statelessness are related but distinct concepts. Some individuals may fall into both categories, but when it comes to COI research, it is important to recognise this overlap as it can inform decision-makers about the specific circumstances related to an individual's nationality, the reasons behind their statelessness or forced displacement, and the potential consequences of their return. What does this mean for COI research? As a COI researcher, you should: • Set out which groups of stateless, and/or groups at risk of statelessness may be relevant to include within the scope of the research. • Understand the consequences of return: consider the specific challenges and risks that stateless persons or refugees may face upon return to their country of origin, including discrimination, arbitrary detention, forced conscription, or other human rights abuses. This information can help decisionmakers assess the risk of refoulement, which is the forcible return of a person to a country where they may face persecution or other serious harm. © Asylos, 2023 4. Research strategy 5. Appendices CO I Statelessness Back to contents