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On the occasion of March 21, the <\/strong>International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination<\/strong>,<\/strong> SolidarityNow<\/strong> (through the PYXIDA* Specialized Services Center in Larissa), ARSIS<\/strong>, and a wide network of local stakeholders invite the citizens of Volos to take part in a symbolic Walk Against Racism and Discrimination in the city center.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Walk will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00, starting from the Library of the University of Thessaly (2 Metamorfoseos Street) and ending at the pedestrian street in front of the Church of Agios Nikolaos.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This Walk is a symbolic act of unity, sending the message that diversity is a strength and that racism has no place in our society.<\/span><\/p>\n At the end of the route, participants will have the opportunity to attend music and theatrical performances, fostering a spirit of participation and social solidarity.<\/span><\/p>\n The initiative is held under the auspices of the Municipality of Volos (Deputy Mayor for Social Welfare \u2013 Solidarity \u2013 Equality & Management of Social Centers and Deputy Mayor for Education) and aims to highlight the importance of acceptance, equality, and social inclusion for all residents of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n In collaboration with:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Gymnasium of Iolkos<\/span><\/p>\n Hellenic Society for the Protection & Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (ELEPAP)<\/span><\/p>\n Community Center of the Municipality of Volos<\/span><\/p>\n Homeless Shelter for Transitional Accommodation, Municipality of Volos<\/span><\/p>\n Roma Branch of Aliveri, Municipality of Volos<\/span><\/p>\n Participating organizations:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n 10th Primary School of Nea Ionia, Volos<\/span><\/p>\n Special Primary School of the Institution for the Education of Minor Boys, Volos<\/span><\/p>\n 2nd Gymnasium of Nea Anchialos (with Upper Secondary Level)<\/span><\/p>\n 2nd Gymnasium of Nea Ionia, Magnesia<\/span><\/p>\n 12th Gymnasium of Volos (with Upper Secondary Level)<\/span><\/p>\n 1st Vocational High School (EPAL) of Volos<\/span><\/p>\n DIODOS AMKE \u2013 Psychosocial Rehabilitation Organization \u2013 KIPOS Day Center for Mental Health Promotion<\/span><\/p>\n EDIP \u2013 Students of the course \u201cPuppetry and Intercultural Applications,\u201d Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Thessaly<\/span><\/p>\n Hellenic Alzheimer\u2019s Disease and Related Disorders Society of Volos<\/span><\/p>\n EPANODOS \u2013 Volos Branch<\/span><\/p>\n KDAP-MEA Volos (Creative Activities Center for Persons with Disabilities), Municipality of Volos<\/span><\/p>\n Social Welfare Center of the Region of Thessaly<\/span><\/p>\n University of Thessaly \u2013 Department of Language and Intercultural Studies & the research group VLLRG<\/span><\/p>\n Roma Branch of Agia Paraskevi, Municipality of Volos<\/span><\/p>\n Association of Parents of Persons with Disabilities, Magnesia<\/span><\/p>\n Parents & Guardians Association of the Gymnasium of Iolkos<\/span><\/p>\n Counseling Center of Larissa<\/span><\/p>\n Urban Education Coordinator for Refugees and Migrants, Magnesia<\/span><\/p>\n *SolidarityNow<\/strong>\u00a0participates as a partner in the implementation of the project\u00a0\u201cPYXIDA \u2013 Complementary Support Mechanism to the National Strategy for the Protection of Unaccompanied Minors in Greece.\u201d <\/strong><\/span>The project is funded by the European Union through the \u201cProgram Greece \u2013 Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027\u2033 and aims to create an effective mechanism to address the needs and structural gaps identified during the implementation of the National Strategy for the Protection of Unaccompanied Minors in Greece.<\/span><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cAll Different, All Equal!\u201d On the occasion of March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, SolidarityNow (through the PYXIDA* Specialized Services Center in Larissa), ARSIS, and a wide network of local stakeholders invite the citizens of Volos to take part in a symbolic Walk Against Racism and Discrimination in the city 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