asylos - research for asylum

our mission

We believe in fair process. Those who flee persecution deserve to be heard and believed. We provide the research that ensures asylum decisions are based on proof—not prejudice. Read more
resources

Our comprehensive database contains more than 400 case-based country reports. Click here to browse the database, request a bespoke report and provide feedback. Read more
Togolese and Intersex: A child facing the unpredictability of the system

Read about the journey of a young Togolese child who overcame a series of administrative challenges and received safety and asylum in Belgium. Read more
6 Tips for Efficient and Thorough Research

Uncovering persecution to help asylum seekers, Asylos' COI researchers learn to be thorough and quick. Learn to put our investigation tips to work for you. Read more

we stand for asylum decisions based on evidence

	researching case-specific information we research vital information to support people fleeing war, violence, persecution and grave threats claim their right to protection.
	producing new sources we map pertinent information gaps and address these by publishing interviews with experienced individuals.
	promoting better procedures we gather data about the use and impact of evidence in asylum courts and advocate for better procedures and fairer decision-making.

Asylos provides country of origin information research services to help lawyers and caseworkers support their clients through the refugee procedure.

Can you spare two hours per week? Join one of our research teams and help us research information for asylum claims.

Whether you are looking for a personal challenge or want to raise awareness about Asylos, your fundraising can help us conduct research for refugees.

Please select a donation amount: *

£150

produces one tailor-made research report for an asylum seeker in need of evidence

£50

trains and onboards one new volunteer researcher

£5

funds outreach to direct one vulnerable person to our services

Other

Set up a regular payment Donate

€150 Will allow us to produce one tailor-made research report for an asylum seeker in need of evidence

€50 Will allow us to produce one tailor-made research report for an asylum seeker in need of evidence

€5 Will allow us to produce one tailor-made research report for an asylum seeker in need of evidence

Other

Welcome to three new Advisory Committee members

Anila Noor, Nour Machlah and Salim Salamah have joined the Asylos Advisory Committee. Learn more about the newest members of our organisation. Read more
2018 Statistics Report on Asylos' case reports launched

Asylos' 2018 Statistics Report is now live. Check out the COI research trends we've noticed. Read more
Asylos participates in EASO COI Consultative Forum

We recently joined ACCORD, ARC Foundation and the Dutch Council of Refugees to discuss the state of COI research in Europe. Read more

Togolese and Intersex: A child facing the unpredictability of the system

Read about the journey of a young Togolese child who overcame a series of administrative challenges and received safety and asylum in Belgium. Read more
6 Tips for Efficient and Thorough Research

Uncovering persecution to help asylum seekers, Asylos' COI researchers learn to be thorough and quick. Learn to put our investigation tips to work for you. Read more
A year in asylum research: Asylos' 2018 Statistics Report

In 2018, Asylos released 118 COI research reports. Behind that figure are the stories of the refugees whom asylum officers are least likely to believe. Read more