Sheltering-Housing

As the conditions worsen in Lesvos’ Reception and Identification Center in Lesvos (known as Mavrovouni RIC), the new Closed Controlled Access Center (CCAC) in Vastria continues to be built with the full support of the European Commission, despite the multiple voices raised against its construction: away from sight in the middle of a forest. Vastria has come to represent the future policies of the European Union and Greek State; more construction, fences and walls for people, at the expense of nature.

DEAR MANOS LOGOTHETIS AND PATROKLOS GEORGIADIS,
IN LIGHT OF INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH INPUT FROM NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS AND FOCUS GROUPS FROM THE COMMUNITY, WE ARE SENDING YOU THIS LETTER HIGHLIGHTING PARTICULAR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE SITUATION OF LGBTQI+ ASYLUM SEEKERS IN GREECE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR RECEPTION TO OUR FEEDBACK AND HOPE WE CAN CONTINUE TO WORK WITH YOU ON THIS MATTER FURTHER.

DEAR MANOS LOGOTHETIS AND PATROKLOS GEORGIADIS,
IN LIGHT OF INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH INPUT FROM NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS AND FOCUS GROUPS FROM THE COMMUNITY, WE ARE SENDING YOU THIS LETTER HIGHLIGHTING PARTICULAR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE SITUATION OF LGBTQI+ ASYLUM SEEKERS IN GREECE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR RECEPTION TO OUR FEEDBACK AND HOPE WE CAN CONTINUE TO WORK WITH YOU ON THIS MATTER FURTHER.

Since the start of the year, the Greek Government has further obstructed access to asylum for most migrants seeking protection in Greece, through the implementation of unfair policies and dysfunctional asylum procedures. In stark contrast to the opening of borders to Ukrainian nationals, evidence continues to emerge showing that Greek authorities systematically perpetrate violent and illegal pushbacks in the Aegean, with the complicity of EU institutions and agencies.