asylos - research for asylum

Asylos at 10: Opening Remarks at the Anniversary Conference

On 14th and 15th November, the Asylos network came together at a digital summit to celebrate its 10th birthday. In his opening remarks, our Chair Dick Oosting looks back at the first ten years of Asylos, takes stock of where we are at now and reflects on our future perspective. Read more
New Research Training Handbook and Webinar Series Launched

Our anniversary training curriculum is targeted at representatives of asylum-seekers in the UK. Download the research handbook and register for the training webinar here. Read more
A decade of Asylos

At the occasion of Asylos' 10th anniversary, founding Trustee Nick Witney reflects on his involvement with Asylos and the need for our work. 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.

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

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

Your fundraising can help us conduct research for refugees. Make a donation to help asylum-seekers everywhere prove their story.

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New Research Training Handbook and Webinar Series Launched

Our anniversary training curriculum is targeted at representatives of asylum-seekers in the UK. Download the research handbook and register for the training webinar here. Read more
Asylos receives funding from the Haella Foundation

We are pleased to announce that a grant of 5,000 EUR was awarded to us in order to research bespoke country information. Read more
Asylos is recruiting a fundraiser

Asylos is looking for an ambitious fundraiser based in Amsterdam with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising. Learn more about the job and how to apply. Read more

Asylos at 10: Opening Remarks at the Anniversary Conference

On 14th and 15th November, the Asylos network came together at a digital summit to celebrate its 10th birthday. In his opening remarks, our Chair Dick Oosting looks back at the first ten years of Asylos, takes stock of where we are at now and reflects on our future perspective. Read more
A decade of Asylos

At the occasion of Asylos' 10th anniversary, founding Trustee Nick Witney reflects on his involvement with Asylos and the need for our work. Read more
COI Research in the era of COVID-19

What are the challenges faced by COI researchers and providers as a result of COVID-19? How are the principles of COI, and how is the process of research, challenged by COVID-19? Asylos members Misha Nayak-Oliver and Kristen Meagher outline individual and collective actions to overcome COVID-related challenges. Read more