Eva Cossé
Eva Cossé, Europe senior researcher, works on a wide range of human rights issues with a particular focus on discrimination, migration, asylum and minority rights, particularly in Greece and France.
Her recent work has included research and advocacy on the refugee and migration crisis in Greece; the failure of Frontex’s oversight mechanisms to safeguard people against serious human rights violations at the EU’s external borders; ethnic profiling in Greece and France; xenophobic violence in Greece; summary returns of asylum seekers and migrant children from Italy to Greece; and the unlawful detention of migrants and asylum seekers in Malta. Eva also works on issues related to the rule of law, particularly on media freedom and the narrowing space for civil society in Greece and France.
Cossé has previous work experience from the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe. She holds a Law degree from the Université Paris 13, a master’s degree in European Law from the Université Paris 12, and a master’s degree in International Law from Université Paris 10. She is fluent in Greek, French, and English.
Articles Authored
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August 7, 2015
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July 16, 2015
Dispatches: The Hidden Victims of Greece’s Crisis
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May 26, 2015
Greece Can Convert Bunkers Back to Math Classes
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April 2, 2015
Dispatches: Greece Repeals Abusive Health Regulation
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February 5, 2015
Dispatches: Greece Vows to End Anti-Immigrant Police Operation
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February 1, 2015
Dispatches: A Human Rights Agenda for New Greek Government
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November 18, 2014
Dispatches: Greece - No Excuse for Caging Children
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October 21, 2014
Dispatches: European Court Slams Italy, Greece on Migrants’ Rights