27 NGOs and civil society organisations warn that a halt to cash assistance for asylum seekers, and the denial of food support to recognised refugees and rejected asylum seekers is creating a hunger crisis in Greece.
Denying Food: Instead of Receiving Protection People Go Hungry on EU Soil
Refugees International joins humanitarian, human rights and civil society organizations and initiatives in expressing concerns about the latest policy implemented by the Greek government that has excluded thousands of people from essential food provision.
25 NGOs Urge EU Leaders to Expand Safe and Legal Pathways for Afghan Refugees
25 humanitarian organisations and NGOs urge EU leaders to “provide a lifeline” to Afghan refugees at the Forum on providing protection for Afghans at risk.
Joint Statement—The EU Cannot Shirk its Responsibilities Towards Afghans in Need of International Protection
Refugees International joins other organizations in calling on the European Union to place protection at the centre of its response to the growing humanitarian needs of Afghans.
‘Little Has Changed’ One Year after the Moria Fire in Greece
One year after the fire that destroyed the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, it is disheartening to see how little has changed.
Walling Off Welcome: New Reception Facilities in Greece Reinforce a Policy of Refugee Containment and Exclusion
45 NGOs and civil society groups have today released a report urging the European Union and Greek government to abandon plans to dramatically restrict the movement of people in refugee camps in Greece.
NGOs Outline Priorities for EU Response to Afghanistan
The vast majority of displaced Afghans will likely be hosted in the neighboring countries, as has been the case over decades of displacement from Afghanistan. In this context, it is crucial that the small proportion of displaced people who do arrive in Europe are given rapid access to a fair asylum procedure in line with European states’ obligations under EU and international law.
TRT the World: Devon Cone on Migrant Boat Tragedy
Refugees International Senior Advocate for Women and Girls was interviewed by TRT the World.
NGOs Urge the EU to Cease Deportations to Afghanistan
Amid the deteriorating security situation, we call on all European countries to stop deportations to Afghanistan, ensure access to protection for Afghans on their territory, and focus on measures to prevent a further escalation of violence inside Afghanistan.
NGO Letter to the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum on Cuts to Financial Assistance for Asylum Seekers
Refugees International joins 30 NGOs in condemning the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum announced across-the-board cuts in financial assistance for all asylum seekers who are not housed in facilities run by the Ministry or partner organizations, which will undermine the effective integration of asylum seekers in the country.