Racial profiling : the treatment of refugees by the police

“No matter how many years you live here, you will remain a foreigner” Fatema, visitor to the Victoria Community Centre* In Greece, racial profiling has become an entrenched issue that deeply impacts the lives of people on the move. For refugees and asylum seekers, a simple walk in Athens can quickly turn into a distressing encounter with law enforcement.

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Refugees Continue to Face Violent and Illegal Pushbacks off the Coast of Kos

Illegal pushbacks from Kos have allegedly not stopped happening. According to community testimonies, these practices have become a common experience for asylum seekers attempting to reach the Greek Islands. Citing violence, humiliation, and trauma, many of our community members recount the suffering they faced while merely searching for safety.

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The Homelessness Crisis Facing Refugees in Kos

While welcoming in thousands of tourists every year, Kos presents its displaced arrivals with a very different, hidden reality. A large number of individuals are forced into homelessness while trying to start their new life in Greece, with devastating consequences.

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The Plight of Fast Fashion and How We Can Combat It

Each year, consumers purchase over 100 billion clothing items worldwide, driven by unsustainable demands for 'fast fashion', causing ecological disasters and human rights violations. Slow fashion offers an ethical alternative but how can we support this movement?

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