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Children and Young People COI Research

This project by Asylos was designed to address information gaps about children and young people who are seeking international protection.
New Rwanda research reports on mental health and trafficking published

Asylos produced compilations of Country of Origin Information in response to high demand for information evidencing mental health provision as well as identification, protection and prevention of trafficking in Rwanda. Through consultations with legal representatives and charities in the UK, Asylos published two reports in June 2024.
Rwanda: Mental Health Provision and Trafficking

These Asylos publications address the demand for timely Country of Origin Information on mental health provision and trafficking in Rwanda.
Sudan: Children and Young People

This Asylos publication addresses a critical gap in Country of Origin Information and contributes to a more informed debate about children and young people in Sudan.

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Can you spare two hours per week? Join one of our research teams and help us research information for asylum claims.
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Asylos researchers use investigative research techniques to access country of origin information and help refugees claim their right to asylum.
Ukraine COI Repository

This page contains current Country of Origin Information (COI) about stateless, at risk of statelessness, and/or undocumented people in Ukraine. The repository covers persecution, medical care, documentation, freedom of movement, military service, livelihood, IDPs, women, children and targeted groups.
meet the team

Asylos's 100 volunteers are organised into regional teams and supported by dedicated staff and consultants, a board of trustees and the advisory committee.
Iran COI Repository

This page contains current Country of Origin Information (COI) about the situation of asylum seekers from Afghanistan in Iran, including on the security situation, documentation (visas/passports), medical care, livelihood, women, children and targeted groups.
Türkiye COI Repository

This page contains current Country of Origin Information (COI) about the situation of asylum seekers from Afghanistan in Türkiye, including on the security situation, documentation (visas/passports), medical care, livelihood, women, children and targeted groups.
Afghanistan COI Repository

This page contains extensive and current Country of Origin Information (COI) about Afghanistan, including on the security situation, medical care, livelihoods, IDPs, women, children and targeted groups.
Pakistan COI Repository

This page contains current Country of Origin Information (COI) about the situation of asylum seekers from Afghanistan in Pakistan, including on the security situation, documentation (visas/passports), medical care, livelihood, women, children and targeted groups.
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albania: trafficked boys and young men

This report addresses a major gap in the COI literature and contributes to a more transparent and informed debate about young male victims of trafficking from Albania.

Thematic COI Sources Toolkit

The toolkit contains a wealth of relevant COI sources, organised by topic and is a helpful starting point when choosing the sources you wish to consult. Read more

This research was initiated in response to a need for information on the conditions experienced by trafficked men, women and children in Albania identified by legal representatives and practitioners in the field of asylum. The research covers trafficking profiles, protection, and assistance in Albania for survivors of trafficking, and its limitations in practice. Read more