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Equal Rights Beyond Borders Submits Complaint to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants Regarding the “Safe Areas” of the Closed/Controlled Access Centres on Kos and Leros

Equal Rights Beyond Borders submitted a complaint yesterday to the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, drawing attention to the immigration detention of unaccompanied and separated children in the “Safe Areas” of the CCACs on Kos and Leros. The complaint is based on a report Equal Rights published earlier this week that documents the policies, practices, and conditions in the Kos and Leros Safe Areas between August 2024 and April 2025.

Report on the “Safe Areas” of the Closed/Controlled Access Centres on Kos and Leros – 2025

Equal Rights Beyond Borders is publishing its first report on the immigration detention of unaccompanied and separated children in the “Safe Areas” of the CCACs on Kos and Leros. This report covers the policies, practices, and conditions in the Kos and Leros Safe Areas between August 2024 and April 2025.

One more time, the Greek Administrative Court finds that a minor’s stay in the so-called “safe zone” of the Closed Controlled Access Centre of Kos constitutes unlawful de facto detention

Deciding on objections submitted by Equal Rights Beyond Borders, the Rhodes Administrative Court of First Instance found that the restriction of two unaccompanied minors’ liberty in the so-called “safe zone” of the Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC) of Kos for more than five and six months respectively, amounted to unlawful detention.

Strengthening Cooperation in Addressing Gender-Based Violence Against Women Asylum Seekers and Refugees on Chios

On 26 May 2025, Equal Rights Beyond Borders co-hosted a meeting on gender-based violence (GBV) against women asylum seekers and refugees in Chios CCAC. Key actors discussed legal frameworks, referral pathways, and institutional responsibilities.

Greek Ombudsman urges Asylum Service to resume examination of asylum applications of Palestinians coming from Syria

In light of Greece’s decision to suspend asylum application examinations for Syrians, Equal Rights Beyond Borders submitted a complaint to the Greek Ombudsman, arguing that this decision should not, in any case, affect Palestinians from Syria because of their distinct circumstances. In response, the Ombudsman urged the Greek Asylum Service to lift the suspension for these cases.

Does the Law have to follow Politics?

Borderlines - Briefings on Migration & Human Rights

Donald Trump has long abandoned any notion of the primacy of law, ruling by the motto: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law“[1]. Anyone who believes Europe is a stronghold of the rule of law and such a thing could not happen here is mistaken.

Court Declares Unlawful Detention of Two Minors in Malakasa Camp in Athens

The Athens Administrative Court of First Instance has ruled that the prolonged detention of two minors in the Malakasa Camp constitutes unlawful and arbitrary detention.

Report on Immigration Detention on Kos – 2024 Update

Equal Rights Beyond Borders is publishing its fourth annual report on the use and conditions of immigration detention on Kos. This year’s report covers the detention conditions, practices, and policies in the Kos Pre-Removal Detention Centre between January and December 2024.

European Ombudsman calls for reforms in EU border funding, but fails to hold European Commission accountable

On 21 February 2025, the European Ombudsman issued a decision following its inquiry into the European Commission’s administration of Greece’s EU-funded border operations (Case 1418/2023/VS).