In November 2023, the UK government announced that draft regulations were being laid to add Georgia to the list of ‘Safe States’ from where protection and human rights claims will be declared automatically inadmissible. In December 2023, the Country Policy and...
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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...
Asylos’ Annual Report 2024 is out
Asylos is proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, which highlights significant impact in producing high-quality Country of Origin Information research, training legal professionals, monitoring government-produced COI, and expanding our reach and influence in the asylum...
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...
Asylos Welcomes two new Co-Directors, Extends Thanks to Outgoing Director
Asylos is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jo Pettitt and Carolina Albuerne as Co-Directors, ushering in a new era of leadership for the organisation effective January 2024. This dual appointment signifies a strategic move towards dynamic and experienced...
Read our 2022 Annual Report
We have just released our Annual Report and financial accounts for the year of 2022, detailing the activities we conducted to support asylum decisions that are based on fair process and accurate information. 2022 was a particularly meaningful year for Asylos. Through...
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...
We’re recruiting Volunteer Researchers
-- The application procedure has now closed -- Asylos is a network of volunteer researchers providing on demand background research to support asylum claims. The research concerns the situation in the country of origin of the asylum seeker or other facts relating to...
Read our Annual Report 2021
In 2021, we: Consistently filled COI gaps Created additional COI research capacity Improved the accessibility and reach of high-quality COI Identified and served the most vulnerable people seeking asylum Continued to build the capacity of the COI sector In our Annual...
We’re recruiting a Senior Fundraiser
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a new staff member. We are looking for an ambitious Senior Fundraiser based In the UK or the Netherlands with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising. Asylos’ vision is a world in which all asylum decisions...



