China: Loan Shark Activities, Police Protection and Corruption, and support, including mental health, to female returnee victims of trafficking

Asylos has published another open access research report covering the situation in China, regarding loan shark activities, police protection and corruption, and support, including mental health, to female returnee victims of trafficking. This research can be used as a...

Afghanistan: The situation of individuals who worked for the former government, international forces, or the judiciary under the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2004 – 2021)

On this page, you can download: Asylos’ commentary covering the UK Home Office’s Country Policy and Information Note: “Fear of the Taliban”, covering V4.0 & V5.0, published in August 2024 and August 2025 respectively. This commentary was developed with valuable...

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...

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...

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Call to Action: Recognising Lived Experience as Expertise

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....

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Welcoming Three New Trustees to Asylos

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...

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

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...

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Asylos’ report and commentary on Afghanistan

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...

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December 2025 – COI research training

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...

read more