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  • What they don’t teach you in school about refugee law

    What they don’t teach you in school about refugee law

    As a practicing immigration barrister, our Trustee Colin Yeo learnt that the vast majority of asylum cases win or lose on evidence, not law. Read more

  • A World in which Facts Matter

    A World in which Facts Matter

    Our trustee Alexandra Dufresne assesses the future role of human rights research in asylum claims under the Biden Administration and its effect on our work. Read more

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What they don’t teach you in school about refugee law

What they don’t teach you in school about refugee law

As a practicing immigration barrister, our Trustee Colin Yeo learnt that the vast majority of asylum cases win or lose on evidence, not law. Read more

Posted to: the blog

Published: 7th December, 2020

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A World in which Facts Matter

A World in which Facts Matter

Our trustee Alexandra Dufresne assesses the future role of human rights research in asylum claims under the Biden Administration and its effect on our work. Read more

Posted to: the blog

Published: 1st December, 2020

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Asylos at 10: Opening Remarks at the Anniversary Conference

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

Posted to: the blog

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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A decade of Asylos

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

Posted to: the blog

Published: 20th October, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

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COI Research in the era of COVID-19

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

Posted to: the blog

Published: 30th July, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Olivia Baskerville

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Remembering Srebrenica

Remembering Srebrenica

Our Trustee Alexandra Dufresne explains why high-quality country of origin information is essential to protect the loved ones of those killed in mass atrocities, like the Srebrenica genocide. Read more

Posted to: the blog

Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2020

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Asylos' response to COVID-19

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

Posted to: the blog

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

Author: Sophie Kloos

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Our contribution to International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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

Posted to: the blog

Published: 21st March, 2020

Updated: 6th May, 2020

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How do you harness the power of a network?

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

Posted to: the blog

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Updated: 25th April, 2020

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Why Meticulous Country Conditions Research Is Essential to Winning Asylum in the U.S.

Why Meticulous Country Conditions Research Is Essential to Winning Asylum in the U.S.

In the U.S., claims for asylum and other forms of human rights protection are often won or lost on the facts, not the law. Our Trustee Alexandra Dufresne explains how for many asylum seekers in the U.S., Asylos’s country conditions research can make the difference. Read more

Posted to: the blog

Published: 2nd December, 2019

Updated: 21st February, 2020

Author: Sophie Kloos

Comments: 2

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6 Tips for Efficient and Thorough Research

6 Tips for Efficient and Thorough Research

Uncovering persecution to help asylum seekers, Asylos' COI researchers learn to be thorough and quick. Learn to put our investigation tips to work for you. Read more

Posted to: the blog

Published: 31st July, 2019

Updated: 11th November, 2019

Author: Sophie Kloos

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A year in asylum research: Asylos' 2018 Statistics Report

A year in asylum research: Asylos' 2018 Statistics Report

In 2018, Asylos released 118 COI research reports. Behind that figure are the stories of the refugees whom asylum officers are least likely to believe. Read more

Posted to: the blog

Published: 15th July, 2019

Updated: 12th August, 2019

Author: Sophie Kloos

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  • What they don’t teach you in school about refugee law

    What they don’t teach you in school about refugee law

    As a practicing immigration barrister, our Trustee Colin Yeo learnt that the vast majority of asylum cases win or lose on evidence, not law.

  • We're Recruiting a Network Coordinator

    We're Recruiting a Network Coordinator

    Asylos is looking for an ambitious Network Coordinator based in Amsterdam (or nearby) with a passion for community management.

  • A World in which Facts Matter

    A World in which Facts Matter

    Our trustee Alexandra Dufresne assesses the future role of human rights research in asylum claims under the Biden Administration and its effect on our work.

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

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  • Asylos is recruiting a fundraiser

    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.

  • We're Recruiting a Network Coordinator

    We're Recruiting a Network Coordinator

    Asylos is looking for an ambitious Network Coordinator based in Amsterdam (or nearby) with a passion for community management.

  • How do you harness the power of a network?

    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.

  • Asylos is Looking for a Trustee with Fundraising Experience

    Asylos is Looking for a Trustee with Fundraising Experience

    We are looking for a trustee with significant experience in fundraising to join our Board. This is an exciting opportunity to support Asylos’ development and to shape its work over the years to come. Application deadline: rolling.

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

  • COI Research in the era of COVID-19

    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.

  • Togolese and Intersex: A child facing the unpredictability of the system

    Togolese and Intersex: A child facing the unpredictability of the system

    The journey of a young Togolese child who overcame a series of administrative challenges and received safety and asylum in Belgium.

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  • Asylos joins major COI methodology conference

    Asylos joins major COI methodology conference

    Asylos was very pleased to join ACCORD's conference held this week in Vienna to celebrate their 10th birthday alongside the European Asylum Support Office (EASO). The three-day event also marked the publishing of EASO's updated COI methodology this year.

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A World in which Facts Matter

A World in which Facts Matter

Our trustee Alexandra Dufresne assesses the future role of human rights research in asylum claims under the Biden Administration and its effect on our work. Read more

Posted to: the blog

Published: 1st December, 2020

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What they don’t teach you in school about refugee law

What they don’t teach you in school about refugee law

As a practicing immigration barrister, our Trustee Colin Yeo learnt that the vast majority of asylum cases win or lose on evidence, not law. Read more

Posted to: the blog

Published: 7th December, 2020

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