Border Violence Monitoring Network

An independent network of non-profits and associations, the Border Violence Monitoring Network monitors and publicises human rights violations at the borders of the European Union. Formed in 2016, the Border Violence Monitoring Network works predominantly in Greece and the Balkans, tracking events from the Turkish border with Greece and Bulgaria up to Italy and AustriaContinue reading “Border Violence Monitoring Network”

ARCHELON (Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece)

ARCHELON aims to conserve the sea turtle population of Greece and raise awareness of environmental issues. Established in 1983 as Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, ARCHELON aims to conserve sea turtles and their population, by research, monitoring and data collection, rescue and rehabilitation. ARCHELON operates in Zakynthos, the Peloponnese, Crete, Glyfada and the GreekContinue reading “ARCHELON (Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece)”

Diotima – Centre for Gender Rights and Equality 

Diotima is a Greek non-governmental, non-profit gender equality organisation. Founded in 1989, Diotima promotes gender equality practices, lobbies for political and social transparency regarding gender equality, and highlights discrimination against women of all social, economic and political backgrounds. It provides legal support and counselling for women experiencing violence, trafficking, immigration and economic difficulties. It alsoContinue reading “Diotima – Centre for Gender Rights and Equality “