Call to Action: Recognising Lived Experience as Expertise

On June 6th, 2025, Asylos co-hosted a workshop with the Human Trafficking Research Network (HTRN) and the generous support from Clifford Chance, designed to explore how lived experience can be more effectively recognised as vital expertise in research and policy....

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...

Welcoming Three New Trustees to Asylos

We're thrilled to introduce three exceptional individuals who have joined Asylos' Board of Trustees in 2025. Each brings unique expertise and passion to our mission, and we couldn't be more honoured to have them on board.   Teslim Adeyanju – Treasurer Teslim...

Cameroon: The Anglophone Crisis

On this page, you can download our report "Cameroon: The Anglophone Crisis", published by Asylos in October 2025, in response to a query from an asylum professional, and responding to the research questions submitted to us. It examines the Anglophone crisis in the...

Farewell to Dick Oosting: A Steady Hand, a Wise Heart

Today we celebrate and honour one of Asylos’ longest-standing and most cherished trustees, Dick Oosting. After many years of dedicated service, thoughtful leadership, and deep commitment to our mission, Dick is stepping back from his role with Asylos. It’s hard to...

We stand for asylum decisions based on evidence

 

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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Latest stories

8 geolocation tools to support asylum claims

by Radu Botez Confirming the existence of a place mentioned in a testimony can be of crucial importance for an asylum claim. Besides Google Maps, there are a number of mapping services that can help with identifying locations, especially through their street-view...

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How do you measure persecution?

How do you measure persecution?

by Ellen Riotte and Sebastian Kraus Recent tragic refugee deaths in the Mediterranean have proven how difficult it can be to reach Europe to claim asylum. But getting to Europe is just the first step. In many cases, receiving asylum requires evidence of persecution...

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Latest news

New Rwanda COI Compilation Published

Asylos’ new Country of Origin Information report, Rwanda: COI Compilation, Asylum System, covers a broad range of information relating to Rwanda’s asylum system. Asylos produced this COI compilation in response to high demand for information illustrating the...

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Apply to become our new Network Coordinator

We are excited to open recruitment for the role of Network Coordinator at Asylos. We are inviting applications from applicants based in the Netherlands or the UK who have a passion for volunteer community management. This is a full-time paid position, starting ideally...

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Ukraine Country Information Webinar

This virtual event presents information on statelessness and/or undocumented people in and/or evacuating Ukraine. Date Thursday 28 July  Time 18:00-19:00 BST/ 19:00-20:00 CESTThe last census in Ukraine recorded 82,550 stateless people, and in 2021 UNHCR estimated...

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