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...

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.

At Asylos, we are privileged to work alongside individuals whose commitment to justice and human rights inspires us every day. Today, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Alexandra Dufresne, whose remarkable contributions as a trustee have left a permanent mark on our...

For Refugee Week, our Operations Assistant Laurence Hamieh tells her personal story of how Country of Origin Information played a key role in the success of her asylum application. By Laurence Hamieh As I lit my cigarette, and sat at my favorite spot on my balcony,...

In this edition of our asylum stories, we share with you the journey of Anaya*, a young Ethiopian woman who fought for reunification with her four siblings. By Laurence Hamieh We reached out to caseworker Alice Giuliato from the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and...