Turning a blind eye, or the greek asylum service’s disregard for female genital mutilation claims
30.11.2023 – Case study:
The systematic failure of the Greek asylum authorities and courts to properly meet the protection needs of survivors of FGM.
Despite widespread racial profiling in the EU, legislators are considering measures that would increase it
16.11.2023 – Joint Civil Society Statement on Article 5 of the EU screening regulation
Reception of asylum seekers in Greece: the demand for humane conditions remains
09.11.2023 – Joint Civil Society Statement
Unlawful detention and worsening conditions: Over 4,000 asylum seekers unlawfully detained on Samos and Lesvos
19.09.2023 – Joint Civil Society Statement
Three years after Moria burned down, the promise “No more Morias” remains an empty one
08.09.2023 – Joint Civil Society Statement – Three years down the road, the reception centres on the Greek islands were meant to be exemplary blueprints for living conditions in line with fundamental rights and European standards and swift procedures at all European borders. Instead, if no action is taken, C.C.A.C. Lesvos provides a stark warning of what is to come.
Fires, Pushbacks and the Far Right: Misplaced Blame and the Mobilisation of Violence Against People on the Move in Evros
24.08.2023 – Joint Civil Society Statement – Fires, Pushbacks and the Far Right: Misplaced Blame and the Mobilisation of Violence Against People on the Move in Evros
Go no Lower: Reject the Use of Legal Loopholes in EU Asylum Law Reforms
19.07.2023 – Joint Statement: NGOs call on Member States and European Parliament: Go no Lower: Reject the Use of Legal Loopholes in EU Asylum Law Reforms
Qui a Une véritable seconde chance en Grèce ?
July 17, 2023 – Athina Kalogiri, a lawyer with ELA, has recently written a legal briefing on the malfunctioning of the appeal procedure in Greece, published in July in the Plein Droit review. (currently French version)
Shutdown of the Greek Asylum Service Database Leaves People Unable to Claim Asylum and in Limbo
21.06.2023 – Shutdown of the Greek Asylum Service Database Leaves People Unable to Claim Asylum and in Limbo
Up to 600 people drown off Pylos, Greece – only days after EU leaders agreed to further erode the right to asylum
20.06.2023 – Open letter by over 200 human rights organizations and initiatives together with Tima Kurdi, aunt of Alan Kurdi.
