New Spotlight Report Series – Sudan: The Situation in El Fasher

Asylos is launching the Spotlight Report Project, aiming to consistently and proactively meet COI demand and fill COI gaps with quality research in asylum procedures in the UK and globally, improving the accessibility and reach of high-quality COI. The project enables...

Volunteer Opportunity: Research Standards Support (RSS) Team – US

Help Strengthen Asylum Research and Safeguard Fair Decision-Making Asylos is seeking experienced US-based asylum lawyers or immigration legal advisors to join our Research Standards Support (RSS) Team as volunteers. About Asylos and the RSS Team Asylos is an...

Asylos’ report and commentary on Afghanistan

Afghanistan: the situation of individuals who worked for the former government, international forces, or the judiciary under the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2004 – 2021) Asylos’ new COI report covers the situation of individuals who worked for the former...

December 2025 – COI research training

We are thrilled to announce that we have once again partnered with Refugee Action. Through their Front Line Immigration Advice Project, we will be delivering the second series of free COI research training webinars, end 2025. These sessions are designed for legal...

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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Welcome to three new Advisory Committee members

We are thrilled to welcome three new members to the Advisory Committee, all of whom have knowledge, skills, and perspectives that enrich and expand the committee further. As Advisory Committee members, they will be offering expert advise on issues such as NGO...

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2018 Statistics Report on Asylos’ case reports launched

Asylos is pleased to announce the publication of our 2018 Statistics Report. The Statistics Report covers the percentage of accepted requests, the countries researched, and the languages in which research is conducted, among other relevant aspects of our work. The...

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Asylos participates in EASO COI Consultative Forum

Asylos joined the European Asylum Support Office in Malta on Tuesday 28th May, along with a number of country-of-origin information (COI) civil society organisations from around Europe, to discuss the state of COI research in EU member states as part of the COI...

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New research report on trafficking in Albania launched

We are pleased to announce the publication of our new report Albania: Trafficked Boys and Young Men, produced in collaboration with Asylum Research Centre (ARC) Foundation today. Legal representatives representing young Albanian asylum seekers in the UK and elsewhere...

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Asylos launches new website

We have been working hard to bring you a brand new website, full of information about our work and how you can get involved. The new website includes: a clear user journey to our services blog posts and news items on the COI research process and the impact we are...

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Asylos named as Garden Court Chambers Special Fund Grantee

We're delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has selected Asylos as one of their 2019 Special Fund Grantees. The Garden Court Special fund is a unique fund within the legal profession, sponsored by Garden Court members, and has in the last 30 years awarded...

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Alexandra Dufresne joins the Board of Trustees

We are very pleased to welcome Alexandra Dufresne to our Board of Trustees. She is a lawyer specialising in refugee, immigration and child law with experience practicing and teaching in the US, has experience in fundraising and outreach for non-profits and previously...

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