March 2022 marks six years since the EU-Turkey Statement was agreed, which stipulated that people crossing irregularly to the Greek islands from Turkey would be returned there. Six years later, this “temporary and extraordinary measure” has become a hallmark of the EU shirking its responsibility to…
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International Conference: "FOCUS on My Needs: Working together for children in criminal proceedings"
On 10 March, from 14:00 to 18:00 CET, professionals and children from across Europe will gather on Zoom for the closing conference of the EU project, "FOCUS on My Needs: working together for children in criminal proceedings". This is a unique opportunity to learn more about…
Once they reached a safer place, Yana and Anastasiia, Terre des hommes psychologists in Ukraine, shared their experience and described the current situation of children in their country:
"Before the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine, we worked with groups of teenagers. The topics we addressed…
With a Joint Ministerial Decision issued on 7 June 2021, the Greek State designated Turkey as a “safe third country” for families, men, women, and children of five nationalities seeking international protection in Greece. The JMD applies even to those from countries with high recognition rates for…
The Keeping Children Safe in Sports program that aims at tackling abuse in sport and leisure settings for children is coming to an end, but Terre des hommes envisages its expansion to other children's activities.
Two years after its launch, the Keeping Children Safe in Sports (KCSS) program for…
As thousands go hungry in refugee camps on the Greek mainland, 27 organisations echo EU Commissioner’s calls on Greek authorities to ensure that all people have full access to their rights and receive basic means of subsistence
Athens, 15 December 2021 – 27 organisations, while welcoming the…
