Greece – Passion of the Present

Greek Protests Test Government’s Commitment to Rights

On: July 14, 2011

In: Commentary, Europe/Central Asia, Greece, Human Rights in the European Union, police abuse, Police Brutality

The challenges faced by the government should not be used to justify abuses on the streets – but that is the accusation facing the police

I have been riveted by the anti-austerity protests in …Continue Reading

EU: Summit Misses Opportunity on Migration

On: June 24, 2011

In: Europe/Central Asia, European Union Foreign Policy, Greece, Human Rights in the European Union, Italy, Migrants, Press release, Refugees

The European Council summit that concluded on June 24, 2011, made no significant progress in addressing serious deficiencies in EU asylum and migration policies.

(Brussels) – The European Council…Continue Reading

Greece: Asylum Reform Delay Unacceptable

On: September 20, 2010

In: Asylum Seekers, Children's Rights, Domestic Policy, Europe/Central Asia, Greece, Human Rights in the European Union, Immigration and the Treatment of Non-Citizens, Migrants, Policy Developments, Press release, Refugees, Refugees and Migrants

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(Brussels) – The Greek government’s failure to follow through on its promise to reform the country’s broken asylum system creates an urgent need for the UN High Commissioner for Refuge…Continue Reading