Greece: Halt Crackdown, Arrests of Migrants
July 27, 2009
It appears Greece is doing everything it can to close the door on persons who seek protection in Europe, no matter how vulnerable they are. The European Union must hold Greece accountable for acts contrary to international and European human rights and refugee law, and it needs to act fast, as the lives of many are at risk
Bill Frelick, Director, Refugee Policy Program
Greek authorities are arresting large numbers of migrants and asylum seekers in the country's cities and islands and moving many of them to the north, raising fears of illegal expulsions to Turkey, Human Rights Watch said today.
July 16, 2009
PUBLIC INTERVENTION OF NGOs AND OTHER GROUPS FOR REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS
PUBLIC INTERVENTION OF NGOs AND OTHER GROUPS FOR REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS
Athens, 16.07.2009
Within the public debate on migration, we have noticed many inaccuracies, a large amount of misinformation and a general approach which is not only one-sided but also exaggerates the seriousness of the issue , presenting it as a major national problem. Such an atmosphere allows no space for a calm and analytical approach to the entire issue, which would aim at shedding light on all aspects and focusing on substantial measures that could be taken to solve the problems. As a result, the discussion transforms refugees and migrants into targets rather than what they are: victims of armed conflicts, persecution, poverty and strict migration policies. Since we perceive the existing "dialogue" more as a monologue, and since no opportunity to speak has yet been given to the representatives of organisations that deal with migrants and refugees, we see it as our duty to intervene in the debate in order to inform Greek society about our position on this topic.
Athens, 16.07.2009
Within the public debate on migration, we have noticed many inaccuracies, a large amount of misinformation and a general approach which is not only one-sided but also exaggerates the seriousness of the issue , presenting it as a major national problem. Such an atmosphere allows no space for a calm and analytical approach to the entire issue, which would aim at shedding light on all aspects and focusing on substantial measures that could be taken to solve the problems. As a result, the discussion transforms refugees and migrants into targets rather than what they are: victims of armed conflicts, persecution, poverty and strict migration policies. Since we perceive the existing "dialogue" more as a monologue, and since no opportunity to speak has yet been given to the representatives of organisations that deal with migrants and refugees, we see it as our duty to intervene in the debate in order to inform Greek society about our position on this topic.
July 6, 2009
ANNOUNCEMENT-Change of address
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Group of Lawyers for the Rights of Migrants and Refugees is a team of lawyers working on a purely voluntary basis which strives for the promotion of the rights of migrants and refugees. The Group was established in February 2006 and has been active ever since, offering actual solidarity to migrants and refugees. The Group pursues the following objectives: a) providing legal counseling to migrants and refugees in all matters relating to their legal status; b) providing legal representation in urgent cases; c) intervening in the public debate concerning migrant and refugee matters.
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