asylos - research for asylum

New research report on Vietnamese victims of trafficking launched

Our latest report investigates what happens to returned Vietnamese victims of trafficking. It is the second in a series of strategic research reports that address most critical gaps in country-of-origin information. Read more
vietnam: returned victims of trafficking

This joint Asylos and ARC Foundation publication addresses a critical gap in country of origin information and contributes to a more informed debate about the situation of returned victims of trafficking from Vietnam. Read more
Asylos receives renewed funding from the Stichting Niks Voor Niks

We are pleased to announce award of a renewed donation of 5,000€, which will be put towards training our researchers on country-of-origin information research methodology and latest sector developments. Read more
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

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.

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New research report on Vietnamese victims of trafficking launched

Our latest report investigates what happens to returned Vietnamese victims of trafficking. It is the second in a series of strategic research reports that address most critical gaps in country-of-origin information. Read more
Asylos receives renewed funding from the Stichting Niks Voor Niks

We are pleased to announce award of a renewed donation of 5,000€, which will be put towards training our researchers on country-of-origin information research methodology and latest sector developments. Read more
New funds for country-of-origin information research training for frontline case workers in the UK

We are pleased to announce new grant funding of GBP 20,000 from the A B Charitable Trust to deliver a series country-of-origin information research training sessions with our project partners from ARC Foundation. Read more

Asylos' response to COVID-19

Asylos’ Director Sophie explains how the current global health crisis amplifies refugee hardship and how the 120 members of Asylos have built a community of support from their living rooms. Read more
Our contribution to International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, our team coordinator Lissalina shares her thoughts on Asylos volunteers’ work and how it can help asylum seekers fleeing violence and discrimination on the basis of race. Read more
How do you harness the power of a network?

Thanks to generous funding from the European Programme for Integration and Migration (Epim), Asylos recently held an intense two-day coordination meeting in Brussels with volunteers from many countries. Asylos Trustee Alexandra Dufresne shares some impressions. Read more