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3232The Importance of Trauma-Informed Approaches in Refugee Support
https://glocalroots.org/de/the-importance-of-trauma-informed-approaches-in-refugee-support/
https://glocalroots.org/de/the-importance-of-trauma-informed-approaches-in-refugee-support/#respondFri, 01 Aug 2025 07:55:42 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=18397In recent years, the global displacement crisis has reached unprecedented levels. Conflicts, persecution, climate change, and economic instability have forced millions of people to flee their homes to seek safety and dignity elsewhere. Whilst legal frameworks and humanitarian responses focus on shelter, food, and documentation. One crucial aspect is under-prioritized: the psychological and…
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/the-importance-of-trauma-informed-approaches-in-refugee-support/feed/0MEDIA: Neues Leben für alte Stoffe – eine Schweizer NGO hilft Flüchtenden
https://glocalroots.org/de/neues-leben-fur-alte-stoffe-eine-schweizer-ngo-hilft-fluchtenden/
https://glocalroots.org/de/neues-leben-fur-alte-stoffe-eine-schweizer-ngo-hilft-fluchtenden/#respondMon, 16 Jun 2025 13:43:58 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=18340Der folgende Beitrag wurde auf gogreen.ch im Juni publiziert. Ein Projekt der Schweizer NGO Glocal Roots verbindet soziale und ökologische Nachhaltigkeit und gibt Flüchtenden in Athen und Izmir Hoffnung. Sie bekommen nicht nur Arbeit und Essen, sondern auch Kinderbetreuung und einen geschützten Raum. Auf den Produkten, welche die Frauen nähen, werden auch ihre Lebensgeschichten erzählt.
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/neues-leben-fur-alte-stoffe-eine-schweizer-ngo-hilft-fluchtenden/feed/0motherhood in exile: the challenges of refugee women in greece
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https://glocalroots.org/de/motherhood-in-exile-the-challenges-of-refugee-women-in-greece/#respondThu, 08 May 2025 09:44:44 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=18301Motherhood is a profound journey that demands strength, care and resilience. For refugee women in Greece, the experience of motherhood is deeply shaped by the challenges of displacement, uncertainty, and systemic barriers. While every mother carries hopes for her children’s safety, education, and happiness, refugee mothers often fight for the most basic needs, without state nor family support to…
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/motherhood-in-exile-the-challenges-of-refugee-women-in-greece/feed/0Kos: Divided by Invisible Borders
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https://glocalroots.org/de/kos-divided-by-invisible-borders/#respondTue, 06 May 2025 09:07:07 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=18265Since the Easter weekend, one of the most important celebrations in the Orthodox calendar, Kos has transformed its face. As every spring, shopfronts have been freshly repainted, restaurants along the harbour have reopened, terraces are filling up, and the air is filled with a mix of languages. The return of tourists brings small businesses back to life, rekindles the enthusiasm of restaurant…
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/kos-divided-by-invisible-borders/feed/0Navigating Rights: Access to Services for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
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https://glocalroots.org/de/navigating-rights-access-to-services-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees/#respondWed, 02 Apr 2025 09:58:41 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=17869If someone is seeking asylum, it implies they are looking for safety owing to a lack of human rights in their country. But seeking asylum is also about rebuilding your life and having the chance to move forward. Nevertheless, in Greece, the process for asylum seekers and refugees is slow and complex. Each stage presents its own challenges and services which secure a person’s human rights are not…
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/navigating-rights-access-to-services-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees/feed/0Europe: A broken promise of a stable – and better – future
https://glocalroots.org/de/europe-a-broken-promise-of-a-stable-and-better-future/
https://glocalroots.org/de/europe-a-broken-promise-of-a-stable-and-better-future/#respondFri, 21 Feb 2025 07:55:04 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=17648At the start of each year, we often reflect on what we are grateful for and set our intentions for the future. Some cherish a stable home, proximity to loved ones, or the ability to engage in meaningful work. Others value hobbies, personal freedoms, or simply the sense of security that allows them to plan ahead. Whatever the case, the foundation of what people care about is their ability to choose…
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/europe-a-broken-promise-of-a-stable-and-better-future/feed/0“They don’t care about us”: Voices from Kos exposing inhumane migration policies
https://glocalroots.org/de/they-dont-care-about-us-voices-from-kos-exposing-inhumane-migration-policies/
https://glocalroots.org/de/they-dont-care-about-us-voices-from-kos-exposing-inhumane-migration-policies/#respondFri, 07 Feb 2025 12:49:43 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=17209A new report from Glocal Roots highlights the human cost of EU migration policies, shedding light on the dangerous journeys, systemic abuses, and dire conditions endured by people on the move on the Greek island of Kos. The testimonies in the report provide a stark account of the lives of those seeking refuge, often forced into perilous situations and subjected to neglect that strips them of their…
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/they-dont-care-about-us-voices-from-kos-exposing-inhumane-migration-policies/feed/0MEDIA: Schweizer Illustrierte – Von Hand für Bauch und Kopf
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https://glocalroots.org/de/media-weekly-style-von-hand-fur-bauch-und-kopf/#respondTue, 28 Jan 2025 15:35:28 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=17294Der folgende Beitrag wurde in der print Ausgabe der Schweizer Illustrierten im Januar publiziert. Die bunten Accessoires des Labels Glocal Roots sind nicht nur handgemacht und aus recyceltem Stoff, sie erzählen auch Geschichten von Frauen auf der Flucht. In jedem Etikett finden sich Erlebnisse derjenigen Näherin, die das jeweilige Produkt hergestellt hat.Es sind Produkte mit Geschichten…
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/media-weekly-style-von-hand-fur-bauch-und-kopf/feed/0The Importance of Female Friendly Spaces
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https://glocalroots.org/de/the-importance-of-female-friendly-spaces/#respondFri, 08 Nov 2024 13:44:31 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=16282The number of people in need of international protection continues to rise. According to the European Commission, there are currently 120 million people displaced around the world. Although three quarters of refugees hail from five countries (Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Sudan and Ukraine), refugees and asylum seekers must not be treated as one entity and cultural nuances must be integrated into any…
]]>https://glocalroots.org/de/the-importance-of-female-friendly-spaces/feed/0Racial profiling : the treatment of refugees by the police
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https://glocalroots.org/de/racial-profiling-the-treatment-of-refugees-by-the-police/#respondWed, 18 Sep 2024 10:46:59 +0000https://glocalroots.org/?p=16029“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. “I was just walking to get groceries when the…