ADVOCACY

Open Letter Against Racism and Discrimination

For yet another year, we, the undersigned, find ourselves in the uncomfortable position of expressing our deep concern over the normalization of far-right rhetoric across Europe. Unfortunately, this reality is reinforced by the election of Trump in the US where racist, homophobic, misogynistic, and generally intolerant discourse is a central element of the new US […]

EU: AMENDMENT OF THE DIRECTIVE TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS

On June 13th, the European Parliament and the Council of Europe issued Directive 2024/1712 to member states, addressing the fight against human trafficking. This Directive updates the previous Directive 2011/36, which had already been incorporated into Greek law through Law 4198/2013 – Government Gazette A 215/11.10.2013. With these amendments, the existing legislation is enhanced, providing […]

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY: CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS CALL THE EU TO FOSTER A VIBRANT CIVIC SPACE

This International Day of Democracy, September 15th, civil society calls on EU leaders to take decisive actions to foster a vibrant civic space, uphold democracy and safeguard fundamental rights. SolidarityNow co-signed the open letter alongside 416 organizations which outlines concrete actions to promote democracy, enable, support and protect civil society, strengthen civil dialogue and protect human […]

Linking over 150 refugees with Seasonal Positions in Northern Greece

written by Georgia Spyropoulou | Advocacy and Communication Officer   Enhancing Employment: How SolidarityNow Linked Over 150 Refugees to Seasonal Jobs in Processing Units in Northern Greece In a constantly changing job market, connecting workers with the right employers is an ongoing need. SolidarityNow addresses this challenge through specific actions by providing a range of […]

JOINT PRESS RELEASE | Returning to school after the break is not the same for all children

Joint PRESS RELEASE of the Child Rights Advocacy Network (CRAN). The undersigned civil society organizations, members of the Child Rights Advocacy Network (CRAN), express our concerns regarding the measures recently adopted by Decision No. 44879/ΓΔ4 of the Deputy Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Government Gazette B 2531/29-4-2024) to the fight against domestic violence […]

JOINT STATEMENT | 131 NGOs for the protection of the displaced from Ukraine

Temporary protection granted to the displaced population of Ukraine in the EU expires on 4 March 2025. SolidarityNow together with 130 civil society organizations are calling on the EU to take temporary measures to ensure that beneficiaries of temporary protection can remain in the EU after its expiration. As civil society organisations, we call on […]