World Refugee Day (20 June) is dedicated to the strength, courage, and resilience of people who have been forced to leave their homes due to war and human rights violations. It is a day that […]
20 June – World Refugee Day 2026
Participation as a Driver for Change: A Political Participation Workshop during Refugee Week Greece 2026
How can participation create change? With this question in mind, we came together at a political participation workshop held yesterday, 16 June, as part of Refugee Week Greece 2026, hosted by ECHO100PLUS & ECHO HUB […]
Refugee Week 2026: Building Bridges of Inclusion, Participation, and Solidarity
On the occasion of Refugee Week 2026 and World Refugee Day on 20 June, the Greek Forum of Refugees is organizing a series of activities that highlight the importance of coexistence, mutual understanding, and the […]
From Visibility to Influence: A Next Step Towards Meaningful Participation
The Greek Forum of Refugees (GFR), through the Democracy4All initiative, successfully completed the Better Politics Accelerator 2026, a six-month global programme supporting organisations working to strengthen leadership and meaningful democratic participation. For us, this was […]
Cease the prosecution against activist Tommy Olsen
The arrest and extradition process of Norwegian activist Tommy Olsen, in execution of a European arrest warrant, raises serious concerns regarding the targeting of human rights defenders. The case falls within a broader context of […]
Important information on School Enrollment for Refugee and Migrant Children
As the Greek Forum of Refugees, we consider every initiative that strengthens children’s access to education in a safe and protected environment to be of great importance. The Intercultural Primary School of Alsoupolis welcomes students […]
Neither an accident nor an incident Another brutal crime in the Aegean
This time we count 15 dead and 24 injured. Children, women, men – including two pregnant women who miscarried. No further “justification” is needed. There is no room for self-deception. And we are not afraid […]
GFR in INNOVATE: Policy Dialogue on the Rights of Children in Migration
As part of its strategic cooperation with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the Greek Forum of Refugees (GFR) participates in the European project INNOVATE – Innovating to Enhance Dialogues on Migration Policies and Practices, which […]
Joint Statement by Civil Society Organizations on the Bill of the Ministry of Migration
The Greek Forum of Refugees co-signs the Joint Statement of more than 50 Civil Society Organizations regarding the bill of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum and the proposed amendments to Articles 24 and 25 […]
