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.

access research

our database features 500 country-of-origin information reports which are available for free download.

Published:

Author: Sophie Kloos

volunteer

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

Published:

Author:

donate

Your fundraising can help us conduct research for refugees. Make a donation today to help us give all asylum seekers and refugees the evidence they need to prove their claims and live in safety.

Published:

Author:

Target amount: £0.00

Amount raised: £3,597.62

Fundraise

our impact

make a donation

Please select a donation amount (required)
Set up a regular payment Donate



latest news

  • We're recruiting a Senior Fundraiser

    Asylos is looking for an ambitious Senior Fundraiser based In the UK or the Netherlands with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising. The deadline for applications is 13th November 2022. Read more

  • New Rwanda COI Compilation Published

    Asylos’ new Country of Origin Information report, Rwanda: COI Compilation, Asylum System, covers a broad range of information relating to Rwanda’s asylum system. Read more

  • Apply to become our new Network Coordinator

    We are recruiting a Network Coordinator based in the Netherlands or the UK with a passion for volunteer community management. This is a full-time role ideally starting in October 2022. Read more

latest stories

  • Why declaring Rwanda a safe third country of asylum is incoherent with available country information

    Our in-depth analysis highlights key gaps and omissions in the Country Policy and Information Note: Rwanda, asylum system, and the key inconsistencies between the available Country of Origin Information and conclusions reached in the Home Office's assessment of the Rwandan asylum system. Read more

  • Five tips for Disability-Focused COI research

    ‘Nothing about us, without us’: persons with disabilities have insights into their experiences that are not available to persons without disabilities. In this blog, we share our top 5 tips on researching disability-focused Country of Origin Information to help you strengthen your client’s cases. Read more

  • How Interviews Can Help Fill Information Gaps

    We are often confronted with lawyers submitting research questions which might not be easily answered solely through conducting open source research. We share our recommendations on when and how to conduct interviews. Read more