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Call to Action: Recognising Lived Experience as Expertise
On June 6th, 2025, Asylos co-hosted a workshop with the Human Trafficking Research Network (HTRN) and the generous support from Clifford Chance, designed to explore how lived experience can be more effectively recognised as vital expertise in research and policy....
New USDOS reports downplay human rights abuses, raising doubts over impartiality and reliability
In this blog, we take a look at how changes to the 2025 USDOS human rights reports impact the country of origin information landscape, and threaten to undermine fair and evidence-based asylum decisions. Two weeks ago, the US State Department released its long-trailed...
A New Beginning: From Asmara to London
Samuel’s story is a powerful reminder of the courage and desperation that drive young people to seek asylum. It sheds light on the systemic challenges faced by Eritrean minor refugees, underscores the urgent need for compassion and support for those forced to flee their homes, and highlights the importance of Country of Origin Information when building a case to support asylum seekers.
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Recognising Lived Experience as Expertise: A Workshop on Inclusion in Research on Movement and Exploitation
This event will explore strategies to validate and amplify the credibility of experts with lived experience in co-produced research and Country of Origin Information (COI) research. A combination of expert panels and breakout sessions, with a Call to Action to enhance the inclusion and recognition of individuals with lived experience’s contributions in these fields.
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Register for our Country of Origin Information (COI) Training webinars – 2025
We have once again partnered with Refugee Action & their Front Line Immigration Advice Project, and will be delivering free COI research training webinars throughout 2025. For legal representatives, OISC caseworkers, and COI researchers in the UK and beyond.
Announcing Asylos’ Annual Report 2023
Asylos is proud to share our 2023 Annual Report, which highlights our commitment to ensuring asylum decisions are grounded in accurate, evidence-based research. 2023 was a significant period of growth, resilience, and impactful advocacy. Key achievements in 2023...