Asylos is proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, which highlights significant impact in producing high-quality Country of Origin Information research, training legal professionals, monitoring government-produced COI, and expanding our reach and influence in the asylum and refugee protection field. Our work directly supported thousands of asylum seekers through evidence-based research that informed legal decisions and policy development.
Key achievements in 2024
Research & Reports Production
Case-Specific Research
- 30 Country of Origin Information (COI) research reports completed for individual asylum cases
- Covered 21 different countries of origin
- 82% of lawyers reported receiving new information they didn’t previously have
- 76% success rate in cases with final outcomes where feedback was available
- 2 case-specific reports published on open access basis
Thematic Research
- “Sudan: Children and Young People” – comprehensive COI report
- “Rwanda: Children and Young People” – snapshot report on access to rights and services
- Child-specific COI research principles document and training module developed
Spotlight Research
- Albania: Trafficking report
- Rwanda: Mental Health Provision and Trafficking reports
- Palestine (Gaza): UNRWA Operations and Assistance report
Government Engagement & Quality Monitoring
- Reviewed 40 UK Home Office Country Policy Information Notes (CPINs)
- 37 CPINs published by UK Home Office following Asylos recommendations
- Published commentary on Georgia SOGIE CPIN in partnership with Rainbow Migration
Training & Capacity Building
- 145 people trained globally on COI research skills across 6 training sessions
- 99% of participants felt more confident in COI research after training
- 97% rated training as ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’
- 80 UK participants, with 44 from Legal Aid deserts
- 5 new volunteer researchers recruited and trained
Reach & Impact
- 5,938 unique downloads of reports, repositories, and commentaries
- 4,807 research update subscribers (27.2% increase from 2023)
- 2,449 registered database users (17.5% increase from 2023)
- 47,392 total downloads of all publications since inception
Network & Partnerships
- Chaired 4 external network meetings focused on COI
- Active member of EU Asylum Agency Civil Society Forum
- Programme Manager appointed as rapporteur for EUAA’s COI thematic group (2-year term)
- Partnership with AsyLex to administer COI Experts Database
- 156 organizations actively worked with (67 in the UK)
- New partnership with Rainbow Migration
Organisational Development
- Transitioned to co-director leadership model
- Strategic review launched to guide future direction
- Expanded to 6 staff members across the Netherlands, UK, and Spain
- Strengthened anti-racism and migrant justice commitments
- All Asylos Conference 2025 planning began for Amsterdam
Recognition & Citations
- Research cited in UK Supreme Court judgment declaring Rwanda unsafe
- Cited by UNHCR for UN eligibility guidelines
- Referenced in European Court decisions and multiple media outlets
- Used by European Asylum Support Office and European government agencies
A message from our Co-Directors
2024 was a year of significant organisational transition for Asylos, marked by leadership changes and network evolution, while simultaneously delivering substantial impact through our COI research work. The message highlights our commitment to reflection, strategic development, and values-driven work, positioning Asylos for continued growth, while maintaining our core mission of supporting evidence-based asylum decisions.
Looking ahead
Asylos entered 2025 with a strengthened resolve to meet emerging COI needs. Building on 2024 achievements, we continue to advocate for vulnerable groups, produce high-quality research, and foster collaboration across international networks.
We invite you to explore our 2024 Annual Report and join us in our mission to ensure asylum decisions are fair and evidence-based.
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