Europe: Refugees & Migrants’ Rights
Just over 100,000 people arrived irregularly at European Union (EU) borders in 2019, the majority by sea. The EU and its member states focused on preventing arrivals, outsourcing responsibility to countries outside the bloc, and repelling people unlawfully at EU borders. An increase in arrivals to Greek islands and at the Greece-Turkey land border in early 2020 underscores the willingness of political leaders like Turkey’s President Erdogan to use refugees and migrants as pawns and demonstrates the very urgent need for the EU to adopt an approach to migration grounded in respect for human rights. The EU continues to cooperate with Libya on migration controls, despite overwhelming evidence of systematic abuses against migrants and refugees and the ongoing conflict. Reform of the EU asylum system and initiatives to improve responsibility-sharing among member states remain stalled.
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AfghanistanWe write to urge your government to make concrete and meaningful pledges to assist Afghan refugees at particular risk at the upcoming High-level Forum focusing on providing protection to Afghans at risk convened by the European Commission.HRW Letter to Members of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council
October 1, 2021
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Greece: Migrant Camp Lead Contamination
Inadequate Government Response; Lack of Transparency Put Health at Risk
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HRW Letter to Members of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council
Regarding Resettlement and Complementary Pathways for Afghans
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Greece: Migrant Camp Lead Contamination
Inadequate Government Response; Lack of Transparency Put Health at Risk
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The Pact on Migration and Asylum
To provide a fresh start and avoid past mistakes, risky elements need to be addressed and positive aspects need to be expanded
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Save dignity, save PIKPA and Kara Tepe
Μore than 160 Greek and international organizations, academics, and other actors from all over Europe urge the Greek authorities to revoke decision to close dignified alternatives in accommodating refugees οn Lesvos
