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

    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

    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

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

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

Posted to: the blog

Published: 13th July, 2022

Updated: 16th December, 2022

Five tips for Disability-Focused COI research

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

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Published: 11th July, 2022

Updated: 5th October, 2022

How Interviews Can Help Fill Information Gaps

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

Posted to: the blog

Published: 6th December, 2021

Updated: 11th July, 2022

Four tips for efficient child-specific COI research

Four tips for efficient child-specific COI research

Ascertaining a potential risk on return may be especially challenging in cases involving children and young adults. We share our top tips on researching child-specific Country of Origin Information to help you strengthen your young clients’ claims. Read more

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Published: 1st November, 2021

Updated: 27th January, 2022

Atheist asylee: Aynoor's story

Atheist asylee: Aynoor's story

When Aynoor's French residence permit expired and it was time for her to return to Pakistan, Aynoor secretly applied for asylum in France as she feared religious persecution due to her atheist beliefs. Read more

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Published: 18th August, 2021

Updated: 22nd October, 2021

Four tips for secure human rights research

Four tips for secure human rights research

As human rights researchers, protecting your data online can be life-saving for asylum-seekers or others you are supporting. Read how Asylos researchers protect their data while investigating asylum claims and what advice we have for others. Read more

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Published: 27th July, 2021

Updated: 8th November, 2021

U.S. Reopens the Door for Individuals Fleeing Extreme Domestic Violence and Gang Violence

U.S. Reopens the Door for Individuals Fleeing Extreme Domestic Violence and Gang Violence

Our Trustee Alexandra Dufresne celebrates a bit of good news on World Refugee Day and explains why high-quality country of origin information is more important than ever in the U.S. under the Biden Administration. Read more

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Published: 20th June, 2021

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Remembering Lara Casalotti

Remembering Lara Casalotti

We celebrate the memory of a dear colleague, whose commitment to making the asylum system fairer and more humane has been an inspiration to us all. Read more

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Published: 25th May, 2021

Updated: 23rd September, 2021

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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

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Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 25th May, 2021

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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Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 25th May, 2021

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

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Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

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

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Published: 20th October, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

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  • Principles for Statelessness Research Published

    Principles for Statelessness Research Published

    Our newest publication features six principles for legal representatives, decision-makers and Country of Origin Information researchers working with stateless persons seeking asylum and stateless status.

  • Learn more about Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Research

    Learn more about Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Research

    Join us online for our roundtable discussion on Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information (COI) and learn more about our new Publications on Statelessness Monday 6th March 2023, 1.00 - 2.30 GMT / 2 - 3.30 CET.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • volunteer

    volunteer

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

  • what we do

    what we do

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • donate

    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.

  • Remembering Lara Casalotti

    Remembering Lara Casalotti

    We celebrate the memory of a dear colleague, whose commitment to making the asylum system fairer and more humane has been an inspiration to us all.

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Register for our research training webinars

Register for our research training webinars

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Published: 20th February, 2023

Updated: 21st March, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

Principles for Statelessness Research Published

Principles for Statelessness Research Published

Our newest publication features six principles for legal representatives, decision-makers and Country of Origin Information researchers working with stateless persons seeking asylum and stateless status. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2023

Author: Fatima Ali

Learn more about Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Research

Learn more about Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information Research

Join us online for our roundtable discussion on Statelessness-focused Country of Origin Information (COI) and learn more about our new Publications on Statelessness Monday 6th March 2023, 1.00 - 2.30 GMT / 2 - 3.30 CET. Read more

Published: 1st March, 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: 9th March, 2023

Author: Sophie Kloos

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