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  • 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

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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

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Published: 6th December, 2021

Updated: 13th May, 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

Posted to: the blog

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

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

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Published: 30th July, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Olivia Baskerville

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

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Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2020

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  • We're recruiting a Development Manager

    We're recruiting a Development Manager

    Asylos is looking for an ambitious Development Manager based In the Netherlands or the UK with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising. The deadline for applications has now passed.

  • 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.

  • 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. It is updated every month until further notice.

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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. It is updated on a weekly basis until further notice.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • 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.

  • We're recruiting a Development Manager

    We're recruiting a Development Manager

    Asylos is looking for an ambitious Development Manager based In the Netherlands or the UK with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising. The deadline for applications has now passed.

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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. It is updated on a weekly basis until further notice. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2021

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Sophie Kloos

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. It is updated every month until further notice. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2022

Updated: 22nd June, 2022

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. It is updated every other week until further notice. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2022

Updated: 26th June, 2022

Author: Sophie Kloos

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