MEDITERRANEAN: Launch of the Pact for the Mediterranean ― Cyprus presents priorities for upcoming EU Council presidency ― Media investigation highlights growing use of high-tech border surveillance in Greece ― Greece plans to set up repatriation centres in Africa ― Maltese watchdog criticises government for ignoring recommendations on improving conditions in detention centres ― Start of major trial on Lesvos
The Pact for the Mediterranean has been launched at a high-level event in Barcelona. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has unveiled the priorities of his country’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the EU. A new investigation has revealed how Greece has...
Interview with Artemis Akbary from the Afghan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO)
How would you describe yourself and your organisation? I’m a queer Afghan refugee and the Executive Director of the Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organisation (ALO), an LGBTIQ+ refugee-led organisation committed to supporting LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum. ALO is...
First Caring to Include Toolkit
A co-creative milestone for staff and volunteer well-being We are proud to announce the publication of the first Caring to Include toolkit, developed to strengthen the well-being of staff and volunteers who support refugees and people seeking protection. This toolkit...