Colombia: situation of LGBTQI+ people

Download our research report, produced by Asylos’ volunteer network, in response to information needs of people seeking asylum.

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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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Russia: Treatment of the LGBTQI+ Community by state and non-state actors

Download our research report, produced by Asylos’ volunteer network, in response to information needs of people seeking asylum.

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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.

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We stand for asylum decisions based on evidence

 

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we research vital information to support people fleeing war, violence, persecution and grave threats claim their right to protection.

producing new sources

we map pertinent information gaps and address these by publishing interviews with experienced individuals.

promoting better procedures

we gather data about the use and impact of evidence in asylum courts and advocate for better procedures and fairer decision-making.

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A Long Awaited Reunion: The Story of Anaya and Her Siblings

A Long Awaited Reunion: The Story of Anaya and Her Siblings

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...

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We are scoping for Country of Origin Information gaps

We are scoping for Country of Origin Information gaps

Asylos invites you to improve the quality of country of origin information (COI) for vulnerable groups of asylum-seekers. We recently published our report Sudan: Children and Young People, which was made possible with the kind support of the Trust for London. This...

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