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Colombia: situation of LGBTQI+ people

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

researching case-specific information

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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Our database features over 700 Country of Origin Information reports which are available for free download.

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Can you spare two hours per week? Join one of our research teams and help us research information for asylum claims.

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Register for our COI Fundamentals and Specialised Training webinars – Autumn 2024

We are pleased to announce that we have now opened registration for a series of free training webinars throughout Autumn 2024, aimed at legal representatives and those providing Country of Origin Information (COI) support, in the UK and beyond. Researching and Using...

New Rwanda research reports on mental health and trafficking published

Background The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 is a law in the UK which came into force on 25 April 2024. The law states that decision makers must conclusively treat Rwanda as a safe country. The law does not allow for a decision to be challenged on...

New report on autism in Sierra Leone

We are pleased to share a new report covering: Sierra Leone: autism. This report was produced in response to a query from an asylum professional, and responds to the research questions submitted to us. By making our research more widely available, we hope to...

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