Kos: The Greek Ombudsman intervenes on the systemic issue of long delays in the issuance of residence permits for recognised refugees and the exposure of two refugees to precarious living conditions

Following a complaint on behalf of two recognised refugees who, after being evicted from the Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC) of Kos, found themselves in precarious living conditions and unable to exercise many of their rights, the Ombudsman called on the administration to immediately issue the complainants’ residence permits. In a letter to the authorities concerned, the Ombudsman also criticised the absence of a ministerial decision providing for the extension of the stay of certain categories of beneficiaries of international protection in the CCAC beyond a month after the delivery of a positive asylum decision, as well as the lack of a provision shortening the procedure for the issuance of residence permits.

Equal Rights Beyond Borders Successfully Appeals Unlawful COVID-19 Fine Imposed on Asylum Seeker

Equal Rights Beyond Borders (Equal Rights) is pleased to announce a significant legal victory on behalf of an asylum seeker who was unjustly fined €5,000 for an alleged COVID-19 regulation violation. The Administrative Court of First Instance in Mytilene has annulled the fine imposed by the Central Port Authority of Chios, marking a crucial win for the rights of people on the move.

We Are Looking For You!

We currently have three open positions within our organization. If you have the relevant skills and are interested in contributing to our work, we encourage you to apply.

European Court of Human Rights orders to accommodate family with infant and ensure medical care

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The European Court of Human Rights calls on Greece to accommodate and provide medical care to an extremely vulnerable family of recognised refugees, found homeless pending the completion of certain administrative procedures

Amidst Rise of Anti-Immigrant Policies Across the Globe

Report Examines Treatment of Migrants Seeking Protection in U.S. and EU

The report "Immigration Detention Across Borders" examines the detention of asylum seekers in the U.S. and EU, highlighting the severe human rights violations inherent in these practices. Through firsthand accounts and legal analysis, it underscores the need for humane alternatives and transnational cooperation to address this global issue.

Vulnerable recognized refugees remain homeless on the island of Kos

Two more families of vulnerable recognized refugees were recently evicted from the Kos Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC) and found themselves homeless, in precarious conditions, and with no access to food, facilities or medical care.

Webinar: 75 Jahre Grundgesetz – Asylrecht, Verfassung und Europa

Am 13.06.2024 um 18:30 Uhr CET veranstalten wir ein Webinar zum Thema "75 Jahre Grundgesetz – Asylrecht, Verfassung und Europa" auf Zoom. Diskutieren werden Prof.in Dr.in Pauline Endres de Oliveira und Dr. Patrice Poutrus. Bitte meldet euch über den Link unten an - wir versenden dann die Zugangsdaten rechtzeitig vor dem Event. Wir freuen uns auf rege Teilnahme!

Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshofes für Menschenrechte: Lebensbedingungen in Griechenland sind für unbegleiteten Minderjährigen erniedrigend

Straßburg, 31.5.24 - Der Europäische Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte in Straßburg hat im Prozess des unbegleiteten Minderjährigen W.S. gegen Griechenland entschieden, dass die Bedingungen für ein unbegleitetes Kind in Griechenland eine unmenschliche und erniedrigende Behandlung darstellten und somit gegen Artikel 3 der Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention verstießen. Die Nichtregierungsorganisation Equal Rights Beyond Borders, Partnerorganisation von terre des hommes, vertrat den geflüchteten W.S. in seinem Fall vor dem Gericht.

Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshofs für Menschenrechte: Die Bedingungen in Griechischen Grenzlagern verletzen Menschenrechte

Die Reform des Gemeinsamen Europäischen Asylsystems ist zum Scheitern verurteilt – denn sie hat Lager zum Vorbild, in denen Menschen nach Ansicht des Europäischen Gerichtshofs für Menschenrechte erniedrigend oder unmenschlich behandelt werden.

Two Open Positions for Lawyers on Immigration Detention & Asylum on Kos/Leros and in Athens

For a project on immigration detention, we look for two dedicated and experienced colleagues. We have two open positions, one in our Athens Office and one in our Kos Office, also occasionally covering cases from Leros. Both positions are for a project implemented in close cooperation between the Athens, the Kos and the Berlin Office. Detention will be a focus of the work while also other cases in the wider field of asylum will be undertaken.