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  • Rwanda: Treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces (UDF) and people refusing civic service

    Rwanda: Treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces (UDF) and people refusing civic service

    This research report (published in French) was produced in response to a research query from a legal professional. It covers the treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces and people refusing civic service in Rwanda. Read more

  • El Salvador: Incidences of violence by police or other state actors

    El Salvador: Incidences of violence by police or other state actors

    This research report was produced in response to information needs of people seeking asylum. It covers incidents of violence by police or other state actors in El Salvador. Read more

  • Lebanon: Stateless Palestinians

    Lebanon: Stateless Palestinians

    This Asylos publication addresses a critical gap in Country of Origin Information and contributes to a more informed debate about stateless Palestinians in Lebanon. Read more

  • Statelessness-Focused COI Research

    Statelessness-Focused COI Research

    This project by Asylos was designed to address information gaps about stateless persons who are seeking international protection. Read more

  • Rwanda: Treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces (UDF) and people refusing civic service
  • El Salvador: Incidences of violence by police or other state actors
  • Lebanon: Stateless Palestinians
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In addition to our ongoing, case-based research, we undertake a range of projects to improve access to information for asylum claims, manage knowledge in our own organisation, and explore how technology can help improve decision-making on asylum claims.

Take a look at some of our ongoing and previous projects below. If you have a project idea that you want to share with us, contact us on [email protected].

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Rwanda: Treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces (UDF) and people refusing civic service

Rwanda: Treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces (UDF) and people refusing civic service

This research report (published in French) was produced in response to a research query from a legal professional. It covers the treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces and people refusing civic service in Rwanda. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2023

Updated: 31st May, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

El Salvador: Incidences of violence by police or other state actors

El Salvador: Incidences of violence by police or other state actors

This research report was produced in response to information needs of people seeking asylum. It covers incidents of violence by police or other state actors in El Salvador. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2023

Updated: 31st May, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Kenya: Treatment of Homosexual Men and their Relatives

Kenya: Treatment of Homosexual Men and their Relatives

This research report was produced in response to a research query from a legal professional. It covers the situation of homosexual men and their relatives in Kenya. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2023

Updated: 31st May, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Lebanon: Stateless Palestinians

Lebanon: Stateless Palestinians

This Asylos publication addresses a critical gap in Country of Origin Information and contributes to a more informed debate about stateless Palestinians in Lebanon. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2023

Updated: 31st May, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Statelessness-Focused COI Research

Statelessness-Focused COI Research

This project by Asylos was designed to address information gaps about stateless persons who are seeking international protection. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 21st April, 2023

Author: Fatima Ali

Russian Federation:  Treatment of protesters, journalists, and human rights defenders

Russian Federation: Treatment of protesters, journalists, and human rights defenders

Download our latest commentary on the European Union Agency for Asylum's Query Response, which was developed in partnership with the Dutch Council for Refugees. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2022

Updated: 1st March, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Russian Federation: Treatment of military deserters

Russian Federation: Treatment of military deserters

Download our latest commentary on the European Union Agency for Asylum's Query Response, which was developed in partnership with the Dutch Council for Refugees. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2022

Updated: 1st March, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Türkiye COI Repository

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. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2023

Author: Misha Nayak Oliver

Iran COI Repository

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. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2022

Updated: 22nd September, 2023

Author: Misha Nayak Oliver

Rwanda: Asylum System

Rwanda: Asylum System

On this page, you can download our commentary on the UK Home Office’s recently published Country Policy and Information Note: Rwanda, asylum system as well as to access our Country of Origin Information compilation on the same topic Read more

Published: 13th July, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Disability-Focused COI Research

Disability-Focused COI Research

This joint project by Asylos and the Asylum Research Centre (ARC) Foundation was designed to address information gaps about persons with disabilities who are seeking international protection. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2022

Updated: 21st April, 2023

Author: Fatima Ali

Ukraine COI Repository

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. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2023

Author: Misha Nayak Oliver

Pakistan COI Repository

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. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Nigeria: Children and Young People with Disabilities

Nigeria: Children and Young People with Disabilities

This joint Asylos and ARC Foundation publication addresses a critical gap in Country of Origin Information and contributes to a more informed debate about children and young people with disabilities in Nigeria. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 20th April, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Afghanistan COI Repository

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. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2021

Updated: 20th April, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Ghana: State Treatment of LGBTQI+ Persons

Ghana: State Treatment of LGBTQI+ Persons

This joint Asylos and ARC Foundation publication addresses a critical gap in country of origin information and contributes to a more informed debate about state treatment of LGBTQI+ persons in Ghana. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2021

Updated: 1st October, 2021

Author: Sophie Kloos

vietnam: returned victims of trafficking

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

Published: 6th May, 2020

Updated: 23rd September, 2021

Author: Sophie Kloos

country of origin information research training

country of origin information research training

We deliver Country of Origin Information (COI) research training to OISC case workers, representatives of law centres, lawyers and law students. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2020

Updated: 12th April, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

albania: trafficked boys and young men

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. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2019

Updated: 1st December, 2022

Author: Olivia Baskerville

afghanistan: young male 'westernised' returnees to kabul

afghanistan: young male 'westernised' returnees to kabul

This report serves to counterbalance a lack of country information and contribute to a more informed debate about the situation of young ‘Westernised’ returnees to Afghanistan. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 21st May, 2019

Author: Olivia Baskerville

research under pressure in the legal system

research under pressure in the legal system

Surprisingly little is known about how NGOs and asylum lawyers conduct research for asylum claims. To close this gap, Asylos interviewed 20 asylum lawyers and NGO staff throughout Europe. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 8th April, 2020

Author: Olivia Baskerville

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  • Register for our new Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Workshops

    Register for our new Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Workshops

    You are invited to join our forthcoming Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Workshops co-delivered by Asylum Aid and Asylos. Click to find out more about dates and registration.

  • Read our 2022 Annual Report

    Read our 2022 Annual Report

    We have just released our annual report and financial accounts for the year of 2022. Take a closer look at the activities we conducted to support fair asylum decisions.

  • Country of Origin Information: A Tool of Resilience

    Country of Origin Information: A Tool of Resilience

    For Refugee Week, our Operations Assistant Laurence Hamieh tells her personal story of how Country of Origin Information played a key role in the success of her asylum application.

  • Carol Bohmer

    Carol Bohmer

    Carol Bohmer, is an Asia and America's team researcher. She is a lawyer and sociologist, a retired academic, currently a Visiting Scholar in the Government Department at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA.

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  • Afghanistan COI Repository

    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.

  • about us

    about us

    Asylos researchers use investigative research techniques to access country of origin information and help refugees claim their right to asylum.

  • Ukraine COI Repository

    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.

  • volunteer

    volunteer

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

  • Iran COI Repository

    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.

  • meet the team

    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.

  • Pakistan COI Repository

    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.

  • Türkiye COI Repository

    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.

  • We're recruiting an Operations Assistant

    We're recruiting an Operations Assistant

    Asylos is looking for an ambitious Operations Assistant based In the Netherlands or the UK with attention to detail and a passion for human rights and asylum. The application deadline is 12 June 2022.

  • albania: trafficked boys and young men

    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.

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Lebanon: Stateless Palestinians

Lebanon: Stateless Palestinians

This Asylos publication addresses a critical gap in Country of Origin Information and contributes to a more informed debate about stateless Palestinians in Lebanon. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2023

Updated: 31st May, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Rwanda: Treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces (UDF) and people refusing civic service

Rwanda: Treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces (UDF) and people refusing civic service

This research report (published in French) was produced in response to a research query from a legal professional. It covers the treatment of members of the United Democratic Forces and people refusing civic service in Rwanda. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2023

Updated: 31st May, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

New initiative to increase access to our research

New initiative to increase access to our research

Asylos is launching a new initiative aimed at making a selection of our bespoke research available publicly. Read on to learn more about the reports we're publishing this month. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2023

Updated: 1st June, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

El Salvador: Incidences of violence by police or other state actors

El Salvador: Incidences of violence by police or other state actors

This research report was produced in response to information needs of people seeking asylum. It covers incidents of violence by police or other state actors in El Salvador. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2023

Updated: 31st May, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Country of Origin Information: A Tool of Resilience

Country of Origin Information: A Tool of Resilience

For Refugee Week, our Operations Assistant Laurence Hamieh tells her personal story of how Country of Origin Information played a key role in the success of her asylum application. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2023

Read our 2022 Annual Report

Read our 2022 Annual Report

We have just released our annual report and financial accounts for the year of 2022. Take a closer look at the activities we conducted to support fair asylum decisions. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2023

Updated: 29th June, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Register for our new Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Workshops

Register for our new Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Workshops

You are invited to join our forthcoming Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Workshops co-delivered by Asylum Aid and Asylos. Click to find out more about dates and registration. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2023

Updated: 24th August, 2023

Author: Fatima Ali

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