Greece
The Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on human rights in Greece, including as a result the of discriminatory restrictions on asylum-seekers, problems accessing online school, and shortcomings in protections against violence for women. Greece hosts large numbers of asylum seekers while failing to protect their rights. Nongovernmental groups working with asylum seekers face legislative restrictions and smears by officials. After a legal change, authorities halted the practice of detaining unaccompanied migrant children in police cells. Hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment are a concern, despite convictions of neo-Nazi party members for a conspiracy to carry out racist and other attacks. Impunity for police ill-treatment is common.
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Greece: Migrant Camp Lead Contamination
Inadequate Government Response; Lack of Transparency Put Health at Risk
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Greece/EU: Bring Moria Homeless to Safety
Collective European Action Needed for Migrants Stranded on Lesbos
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News
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Greece: Custody Bill Puts Women, Children at Risk
Reject Proposed Legal Changes; Improve Protections for Abuse Victims
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Greece: Lead Contamination Threat to Migrants Unresolved
People Still Accommodated in Camp’s Contaminated Area
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Frontex Turns a Blind Eye to Greece’s Border Abuses
Internal Inquiry Only Exposed Tip of the Iceberg
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Greece: Government Downplays Lead Risk at Migrant Camp
Results Highlight Urgent Need for Further Testing, Safety Measures
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Greece: Migrant Camp Lead Contamination
Inadequate Government Response; Lack of Transparency Put Health at Risk
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Interview: Hard-Won Victories for Refugees in Greece
How Ten Years of Advocacy and Incremental Changes Add Up
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Greece Commits to End “Protective” Child Detention
European Support Needed for Unaccompanied Children
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