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Health challenges continue to affect people seeking refuge after their journey, as long-term effects of migratory trauma persist, social exclusion and prejudice emerge, and institutional barriers prevent appropriate care. Check out our blog to learn more. @LighthouseRR/the-process-of-migration-for-people-seeking-refuge-long-term-health-needs-after-arrival-in-the-16292fa3d174" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@LighthouseRR/…

10 years after our establishment, LHR returned to Skala Sikamineas to clean the shores and speak with community members about their experiences in 2015 and why it was important to them to provide warm welcome and dignified support to strangers in need. youtu.be/RQ8alZJwFPo?si…

From living in conflict zones to integrating into new host societies, refugees pass through various stages on their migration journey. Read more about some of the common health risks and needs before and during migration in this blog article by Sara Hoyer @LighthouseRR/the-process-of-migration-for-people-seeking-refuge-health-needs-and-challenges-before-and-during-b2ee6777f410" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@LighthouseRR/…

On 28 September, Lighthouse Relief commemorates ten years of solidarity with people seeking refuge. At a time when conflicts and displacement are escalating, it is essential to stand in solidarity with all those who are forced to flee from their homes. static1.squarespace.com/static/599d71d…

What’s behind one of Greece’s harshest migration policies in recent years? This investigative piece traces the origins of the “Plevris Doctrine”, its legal & humanitarian fallout & the wider European policy failures that enable it. By Matthieu Guillemin @LighthouseRR/plevris-doctrine-8e3580642de4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@LighthouseRR/…

"We all know that exercise improves physical fitness, but what can sports do for our psychological health? A whole lot, as it turns out!" Read more about the Psychological Benefits of Sports by Sara Hoyer. @LighthouseRR/psychological-benefits-of-sports-c8a7a9b3e4c7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@LighthouseRR/…

We have updated our blog with three new articles written by Lighthouse Relief Volunteers and Interns. Catch a behind the scenes glimpse of a Week in the Life of a LHR Volunteer by Garance Fontaine. @LighthouseRR/a-week-in-the-life-of-a-lighthouse-relief-volunteer-5eeaa24d8ed3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@LighthouseRR/…

Help us provide Sport & Safe Spaces for Refugee Families in Greece. Today is July Bonus Day on @GlobalGiving. Donations of $100-$1,000 USD unlock incentive funds to amplify your impact! Support us July 16th starting at 10:00 AM EDT / 16:00 CEST by visiting globalgiving.org/projects/light…

A final thought: however difficult the last few days have been, it simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home from persecution or war to seek refuge in a land far away. It’s heartwarming to have seen the empathy towards their plight from so many of you. 3/4

We, alongside other orgs and activists, are calling on @RishiSunak to reunite thousands of Afghan families separated after Op Pitting. 18 months later, the UK govt keeps failing Afghan people. theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/j…

📸 Looking back on 2022📸 #Ritsona camp residents joined a photography workshop, using photos as a tool for self-representation and critical reflection. When migration narratives are so often monopolized, it is vital to give people the tools to reclaim their stories.

With sadness we share the tragic news of the passing of a 45-year old resident of #Ritsona yesterday. People seeking #internationalprotection are facing a life threatening lack of support, particularly those in isolated camps. We send our condolences to his friends & family.

"Smear campaigns targeting individuals defending human rights, cumbersome NGO registration procedures and undue pressure on journalists have undermined the protection of human rights and shrunk the civic space in the country." @coe coe.int/en/web/commiss…

Originally by Nayyirah Waheed, this poem was inscribed on the walls of a hut on #Lesvos, which we used as a lookout to spot people stranded at sea. It inspired many volunteers to persevere through long night shifts and to greet those arriving with aid and a dignified welcome.

Humanitarians face trial in Greece on January 10 for saving lives the authorities didn't want saved. The prosecution seems undaunted by the law or facts (or a Netflix film twitter.com/netflix/status…). The case is not just riddled with flaws, it's out of Kafka hrw.org/news/2022/12/2…

Πρώτη μέρα σήμερα στο Κυριακάτικο Σχολείο Μεταναστών για τη νέα χρονιά 🎈

Sunday Deep Dive: Hundreds of witnesses have confirmed the rumored existence of "black sites" along EU boarders, where people seeking refuge are illegally held under inhumane conditions and denied their right to apply for asylum. @LHreports lighthousereports.nl/investigation/…

Greece prosecuting humanitarian workers has a "chilling effect on saving lives" warns @billvanesveld of @hrw. He calls on EU countries to condemn Greece "turn[ing] laws and facts on their heads and plac[ing] the liberty of humanitarians from across the European Union at stake."

@SarahMardini44, @sean_binder_ and Nassos Karakitsos go on trial. The charges? Human smuggling, espionage, membership in a criminal organization, and money laundering The reality? Rescuing #refugees and #asylum seekers at sea. Read more from @hrw here:shorturl.at/ADRV2

Still, at the same time, thousands of people seeking refuge are still sleeping on the streets and experiencing hunger in Athens. It's not a matter of scarcity, but of lack of political will to treat people from different backgrounds equally. Read more: ecre.org/editorial-thre…

"If you had predicted at the start of the year that Europe would respond effectively to a major displacement crisis – – you would have been laughed out of town." And yet, Europe stood up laudably in support of people fleeing war in Ukraine. @ecre