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MEDIA: Urner Zeitung – Taschen, die Geschichten erzählen

Liska Bernet — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:58:23 +0000

Der folgende Beitrag wurde in der Urner Zeitung im Juni publiziert. Im kleinen Laden «Noemimehanis Concept Store & Atelier» in der Tellsgasse in Altdorf gibt es viel zu entdecken. Neben Kleidern, Schmuck und Dekorationsartikeln finden sich zahlreiche handgemachte Produkte.

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Who has the Right to the City? Migrant Homelessness in Athens

Liska Bernet — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:41:24 +0000

According to Articles 29 and 31 of the Asylum Code, beneficiaries of international protection should enjoy the same rights as Greek citizens, receive the necessary social support, and have access to accommodation for third-country nationals lawfully residing in the country (Greek Council for Refugees 2025). However, in practice, significant gaps exist between this legal framework and lived…

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How Greece Uses Bureaucracy to Deter Refugee Arrivals After the 2023 Immigration Bill

Liska Bernet — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:07:45 +0000

Over the past few years, Greece has introduced a series of policies that have made the asylum process increasingly complex and difficult for people seeking protection. Since the 2023 immigration bill, new administrative and legal barriers have been added at every stage of the asylum and integration pathway. These changes have contributed to a system that is harder to access, slower to navigate…

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The Hidden Crisis: Sexual and Reproductive Health in Displacement

Glocal Roots — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:32:25 +0000

When thinking about people on the move and the challenges they encounter, it is easy to picture the most visible struggles: lack of food and safety; the dangers of human trafficking and the risks of border crossing. Yet, behind these images lie another crisis that often remains overlooked: the specific risks faced by women. During displacement, women’s sexual health and reproductive rights (SRHR)…

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Back to School, Not for Every Child

Liska Bernet — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:32:04 +0000

Education is a fundamental human right, enshrined in the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the 1951 Refugee Convention. To deny it is to deny a child the chance to grow, to be safe, and to belong. Education is a lifeline. Yet, this right remains out of reach for many refugee children with 49% being out of school. During humanitarian crisis education is sidelined. Between 2010 and 2017 less than 3% of humanitarian funds were allocated to education. Even though education is at the core of the realization of so many other human rights. To claim, enjoy and protect your rights – whether they be social, economic, cultural, political or civil – education is a fundamental tool. School plays a key role in every aspect of a child’s development. Going beyond cognitive skills like reading and numeracy, it also nurtures social and emotional growth. The classroom offers structure, routine, and safety. It is where children learn to cooperate, to build relationships, and build self-confidence. School also introduces children to sport. More than a simple form of recreation, physical education provides children with the opportunity to connect, to practice teamwork, and to experience the joy of shared achievement. Sport fosters resilience and self-worth.

MEDIA: Neue Zürcher Zeitung – Auf Kos sind die Touristen zurück und die Flüchtlinge noch da

Liska Bernet — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:46:14 +0000

Der folgende Beitrag wurde auf Neue Zürcher Zeitung im September publiziert. ELENA PANAGIOTIDIS, KOS Am Rande eines Beachvolleyball-Felds am Strand von Kos-Stadt sitzt Nabil und schaut auf dieTouristen, die im Meer baden. Er war letztmals vor zehn Jahren im Wasser.

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The Importance of Trauma-Informed Approaches in Refugee Support

Liska Bernet — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:55:42 +0000

In 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…

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MEDIA: Neues Leben für alte Stoffe – eine Schweizer NGO hilft Flüchtenden

Liska Bernet — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:43:58 +0000

Der 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.

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motherhood in exile: the challenges of refugee women in greece

Shop — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:44:44 +0000

Motherhood 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…

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Kos: Divided by Invisible Borders

Shop — Tue, 06 May 2025 09:07:07 +0000

Since 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 owners, and infuses the island with the seasonal energy locals know so well. But just a few kilometres away, in another Kos, doors don’t open with the same warmth. For those who cross the sea seeking asylum, there’s no ouzo toast to welcome them. In this microcosm of the Aegean, two kinds of travellers coexist: some are welcomed, served, pampered; others are ignored, monitored, and sidelined.

Glocal Roots

MEDIA: Urner Zeitung – Taschen, die Geschichten erzählen

Who has the Right to the City? Migrant Homelessness in Athens

How Greece Uses Bureaucracy to Deter Refugee Arrivals After the 2023 Immigration Bill

The Hidden Crisis: Sexual and Reproductive Health in Displacement

Back to School, Not for Every Child

MEDIA: Neue Zürcher Zeitung – Auf Kos sind die Touristen zurück und die Flüchtlinge noch da

The Importance of Trauma-Informed Approaches in Refugee Support

MEDIA: Neues Leben für alte Stoffe – eine Schweizer NGO hilft Flüchtenden

motherhood in exile: the challenges of refugee women in greece​

Kos: Divided by Invisible Borders

motherhood in exile: the challenges of refugee women in greece