LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers in Greece - A Letter To the Greek Authorities

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In 2023, SOGIESC asylum seekers throughout Greece shared their experiences, revealing concerning trends. SOGIESC asylum seekers in Greece continue to be faced with unsafe accommodation, inadequate protections, and a hostile asylum process.

Fenix, together with 14 organisations, calls on the Greek authorities for urgent action to resolve these issues and adhere to the European standards. Find the full letter addressing these issues, informed directly by the LGBTQ+ community through focus groups and surveys, below.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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In 2023, SOGIESC asylum seekers throughout Greece shared their experiences, revealing concerning trends. SOGIESC asylum seekers in Greece continue to be faced with unsafe accommodation, inadequate protections, and a hostile asylum process.

Fenix, together with 14 organisations, calls on the Greek authorities for urgent action to resolve these issues and adhere to the European standards. Find the full letter addressing these issues, informed directly by the LGBTQ+ community through focus groups and surveys, below.

  • Dråpen i Havet / Stagona
  • Mobile Info Team (MIT)
  • European Lawyers in Lesvos
  • Boat Refugee Foundation (BRF)
  • Centre for Gender Rights and Equality DIOTIMA
  • I Have Rights
  • Samos Volunteers
  • Lighthouse Relief
  • Equal Legal Aid (ELA)
  • SafePlace International
  • HIAS Greece
  • Yoga and Sports with Refugees
  • Lesvos LGBTIQ+ Refugee Solidarity

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  • Dråpen i Havet / Stagona
  • Mobile Info Team (MIT)
  • European Lawyers in Lesvos
  • Boat Refugee Foundation (BRF)
  • Centre for Gender Rights and Equality DIOTIMA
  • I Have Rights
  • Samos Volunteers
  • Lighthouse Relief
  • Equal Legal Aid (ELA)
  • SafePlace International
  • HIAS Greece
  • Yoga and Sports with Refugees
  • Lesvos LGBTIQ+ Refugee Solidarity

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