Marie Duhayon, Lawyer at the Paris Bar (France)

"Your help is invaluable. You save us a lot of time and work as COI sources are very difficult to find in some cases... I really appreciate the reliability and reactivity of your teams. Your notes are to the point and make the case credible."

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We are scoping for Country of Origin Information gaps

Help us improve the quality of country of origin information for vulnerable groups of asylum-seekers by sharing pressing information gaps.
Register for our COI Fundamentals and Specialised Training webinars - Autumn 2024

We have now opened registration for a series of free training webinars throughout Autumn 2024, aimed at legal representatives and those providing Country of Origin Information (COI), support in the UK and beyond.
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.

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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

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.
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.
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.
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

Albania: Trafficking

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