At each stage of their stay in Greece, immigrants face many different challenges, more or less known. These stem from permanent institutional gaps and current administrative shortcomings. In the last year – due to the successive administrative consequences of the pandemic – the pre-existing challenges have increased, while new ones have been created that aggravate the – already difficult to ensure – lawful residence in […]
Modern slavery is one of the most significant problems in the world not only because it affects a large segment of the global population, but also because it constitutes one of the greatest violations of human rights and destroys, literally and utterly, the lives of modern slaves. Such phenomena exist in Greece too. In sectors such as agriculture, situations resembling the case of Manolada (human […]
The campaign “Is it racism?“, created by Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity in collaboration with Solomon, invites us to broaden our understanding of racism in order to begin to cultivate a culture of actively doing the work to challenge the racism we encounter in our daily lives. Until now, the public debate in Greece has focused mainly on violent racist attacks, given the increase in extreme and organized acts of […]
In the context of the appearance of coronavirus in the country, Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity informed migrant and refugee communities on the measures that concern them and translated the relevant information in six languages. At the same time, the organization recorded the special needs of their members who have been directly affected by the conditions caused by the pandemic. Thus, we were […]
The new project of Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity, “NET-CARE: Networking and care for refugee and migrant women“, started in August 2019, is funded by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship (REC) Programme of the European Union and is implemented in three EU countries: Greece, Spain and Italy. The project aims to increase the capacity of health, judicial and social care to tackle SGBV […]
Photo credits: Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید বাংলা Equal Work and Education for All – Equality Works, the new project of Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity, is following a holistic approach to equal access to work and education for all and provides support and empowerment to unemployed immigrants, refugees, asylum […]
In 2019, Entrepreneurship Counselling was added as an additional action under the umbrella of the Career Counselling Service, aimed at people with refugee or migrant background, with the support of the International Rescue Committee. The action started with the introductory workshop “How to develop a business idea” by Yannis Vikas, economist and researcher (PhD, MBA). In addition to the general information about setting up a […]
Generation 2.0 RED and Romantso are hosting the third We Take the Streets on Sunday, March 1st, and part of “Gerani Creative Neighborhood 2020” festival, a bazaar bringing together many different places of the world through flavors, music, colors and aromas. Romantso will be filled with dishes you haven’t tried before, traditional costumes you’ve never seen, colorful fabrics, handmade creations, dance and on-site workshops, creating […]
On the 29th of June Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity held its first Pop-Up Concert at Kypseli square! This event is part of Yo-Yo Ma’s two-year Bach Project, a global series of performances, conversations, and events that ask how culture can help us to imagine and build a better future. Working towards integration, acceptance and coexistence in a diverse Athenian and overall Greek […]
The year 2019 signals a milestone in the history of the second generation, as it marks the year where the largest number of people of different ethnic backgrounds born and/or raised in Greece have the right to vote. With the conviction that citizenship is not just another paper, Generation 2.0 RED, as an organization founded by the second generation, is launching the campaign “To Dynato […]
Generation 2.0 RED is happy to announce the publication of the “Diversity 2.0-An Employers’ Guide”, with the support of ENAR, addressed primarily to companies and organisations, on the topic of diversity and its management in the workplace. The Guide, apart from presenting the tangible benefits of diversity, it also suggests step-by-step practices, provides tips and makes recommendations on efficient diversity management. Moreover, it can function […]
“Diversity in the Workplace” was initiated in 2017 aiming at the equal access to the Greek labor market for people of different cultural backgrounds. This action was an integral part of the «Livelihoods for vulnerable populations in an Inclusive Labor Market», implemented by Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity and supported by the International Rescue Committee until February 2020= Today, three years later, this […]
A participatory work of art that celebrates the coexistence of communities in Athens! The team A-typical in collaboration with Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity brought in Athens the project by the renowned street artist JR, INSIDE OUT. Inside Out Athens underlined the diversity of Athens and its multicultural character, claiming in its own way the equal coexistence of all members of the Greek society. The message […]
In September 2017, Generation 2.0 organised one more series of the successful Employability Workshops under the context of “Facilitating access to work for vulnerable populations in Athens” program, addressed to refugees and asylum seekers, with the support of the International Rescue Committee. The workshops were aimed at the development of employability, the soft and hard skills. In detail, the workshops focused on CV writing and […]
Since Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity started operating, we have been advocating for the rights of socially vulnerable groups. In this context, for many years G2RED has been training paralegals, meaning people who specialize in legal issues and procedures concerning the immigration code, the citizenship issues and the asylum process. In October 2016 we decided to implement a pilot training program for volunteer […]
The HOME Project is a unifying initiative established to cover the needs of underage refugees who have arrived alone in Greece. The initiative sets up and provides housing and support for unaccompanied refugee children, as well as it takes care of their mental health and their overall wellbeing. The goal of the HOME Project is to provide security, dignity and decent living conditions for the […]
Generation 2.0 for Rights Equality & Diversity has launched, in partnership with the global humanitarian organisation International Rescue Committee, the program “Facilitating access to work for Vulnerable Populations in Athens”. The program aims to support refugees and asylum seekers in improving their living conditions by finding a fulfilling job position through the career counseling service of Generation 2.0 RED, with the support of the International Rescue […]
Last week, at the offices of Generation 2.0 RED, a series of employability workshops took place, concerning refugees & asylum seekers. These workshops were concluded on the first three days of August and they were consisted of topics such as job searching & CV writing, motivational letter writing and preparation for a job interview with potential employers. People from 10 different countries participated, and on […]
“The Other in Me” program involves a series of educational games and experiential activities in High Schools, where skilled motivators and specialized educators of the organization will conduct the workshops. In every school that expresses interest to participate, we organize one or more two-hour workshops, after consulting with the school administration. The proposed activities revolve around issues that are discussed below, and all of them follow […]
On Monday the 5th of June 2017, Generation 2.0 RED supported a very special mural in the center of Athens. An initiative by Nebula made Koukaki even more beautiful, as Athenian street artists and refugees cooperated in order to create together a mural and put their mark of unity in the city. Nakam from Iraq and Azimi from Afghanistan, together with Blaqk and RTM1 were the […]
On Thursday, March 23, Generation 2.0 RED held an informative event titled, “Residence Permits & Citizenship: Procedures & Developments”, a meeting between communities and representatives of the decentralized immigration and civil status directorate. The purpose of the event was to inform the public on the relevant procedures. It was also an opportunity to bring together members of different migrant communities in Athens. This consequently ensured […]
On 5th of April 2017, Generation 2.0 RED organised successfully the 1st Job Interview workshop, one of the several topics of our Employability workshops. The preparation before a job interview and complicated job interview questions were examined thoroughly at the English-speaking and Greek-speaking groups, as well as issues like the importance of body language and that of a smart outfit. Last but not least, the […]
The MultiKulti Basketball Tournament New Generation Got Game focuses on the integration process of young Athenians with different origin, who share the same neighborhoods in Greek society. The main purpose of the tournament is the promotion of a healthy social integration of immigrants and youngsters of immigrant origins. Integration is a continuous process that requires the active participation of all the elements of a society. […]
Yesterday, Sunday the 26th of March, Generation 2.0 RED participated in a colorful action in the center of Athens. Thousands of people gave voice to the Break Free alliance and walked together, starting from Thissio and ending at the Zappeion, collectively claiming a peaceful, secure and dignified future for the planet. Under the percussion sounds and rock ‘n’ roll music, the Athenian citizens danced, played, […]
On Tuesday 14 of March, Generation 2.0 RED was among the guests of the official premiere of AMERIKA SQUARE, the new movie of Giannis Sakaridis. Watch the trailer here, and the movie will be release on the 23rd of March! Read the Press Release here
The annual New Generation Got Game intercultural basketball tournament, which is organized in Athens and Syros island by the organization Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity, is the setting of a documentary about the lives of youngsters with immigrant origins, who were born or/and raised in Greece. The camera follows the tournament and zooms in to the meaning of basketball in the everyday lives of […]
The “Diversity Volcano” is an innovative floor board game, designed to work as an alternative educational tool, aiming at familiarizing students with the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism and human rights! It targets students from 11-14 years old and it aims at exploring the fundamental human rights and the acknowledgment of their importance globally. It was created by Generation 2.0 RED in collaboration with educators who specialize […]
For 4 consecutive years, a beautiful event is taking place the last Saturday of May at the 2nd Primary School of Acharnon! The Festival of Love &Acceptance opened its wings for the first time in 2013 and draw colorful smiles on this day! Since then, the Festival renews its date every year by increasing the activities and enriching the program, spreading love to people regardless […]
On December 23, 2016, ROMANTSO and Generation 2.0 RED joined forces to organize the second We Take The Streets Bazaar, a multicultural celebration which included many countries and races from all over the world! Flavors, music, colors and aromas mingled and created a great feast for everyone, with music full of African groove and psychedelia, while people danced erratically with ethnic vibes! Food that we […]
Last week, on October 27, 2016, the “Make your CV Strong & your Job Search Successful” Workshop finished with flying colors! Two groups were made, one in English and one in Greek, with more than ten people attending the event. Qualified experts were there to facilitate the workshop, dedicating more than two hours for each group. The workshop started with a thorough presentation of two different […]
On Friday the 14th of October a workshop for LGBTQI+ rights was organized at our offices. This was the first one on a number of workshops Generation 2.0 RED is planning on this topic. These workshops are open to our members and everyone who is interested to attend. Benjamin Dalton, a member of our organization and a dear friend, was the instructor of this workshop. […]
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, on Friday, December 11, 2015 Generation 2.0 RED and Colour Youth, the LGBTQ Community of Athens held an open call for everyone interested to attend the screening of the movie Xenia by Panos Koutras. Panos Koutras and Panagiotis Evaggelidis were also there to talk about the movie and the intersectionality of racism. A few words about the movie… […]
In 2015, every Tuesday at 20.00 in www.portokaliradio.gr, the radio that gives color and voice in solidarity, Lina Bakalexi and Dora Vangi hosted artists and personalities active in the field of human rights, structures, civil initiatives and organizations dealing with social issues! The G2RADIO informed on a weekly basis about solidarity actions in the city with music of the world and guests who created a […]
LeFAMSoL was a Lifelong Learning Program collaboration with the University of Peloponnese in Greece, the Koc University in Turkey and the University of Florence in Italy. LeFAMSol was a curriculum development project for hard to reach target groups of adults, oriented towards cultural mediation and peer training. The project focused on Female African Migrant Groups, including sex workers, aiming initially to create a pool of […]
What changed in the Migration Code after the enactment of the Law 4332/15? To whom it can be applied and when? What are the cases covered by the new citizenship law? What are the main problems in its implementation? What is happening with the pending requests of the law 3838? The above mentioned, along with other important issues concerning the youngsters of migrant origins, were […]
The law 4332/15 was voted in July of 2015 and amends the citizenship Code, while giving the right to the acquisition of the Greek citizenship to immigrants’ offsprings who have attended Greek schools or were born in Greece. This Code is the result of a longterm campaign which first started on 2006, and resulted in the vote on L.3838 (aka Ragousis Law) on 2010. The […]
Your Vote Can Unite was a Paneuropean campaign to raise awareness to European voters regarding the rising danger of far right parties and politics after the European elections of 2014. Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity was the national coordinator of this campaign in Greece, which was really important, given the fact that a lot of our members did not have the right to vote. […]
On the occasion of the passing bill on Citizenship, on June 24, 2015, anti-racist organizations and migrant communities organized a concert under the slogan “We Celebrate – We Claim: Citizenship for All Kids!”. With the forthcoming, at the time, passing of the bill on Citizenship, tens of thousands of children were soon to be recognized as citizens of the country where they were born, raised […]
The Antifascist Festival of Performing Arts was organized in 2013 for the very first time and it is an artists’ initiative with a strong desire to act against the fascist formations that threaten not only the Greek society but the whole Europe as well. Denying that art has nothing to do with the society that creates it, their goal is to create a platform for […]
FEAST Athens (Funding Entrepreneurship & the Arts with Sustainable Tactics) is a democratic experiment of alternative micro-funding of creative projects with a social impact who are developing in the city. It is an invitation to an open, public dinner whose goal is to energize and establish a new process of funding creative projects and innovative business plans on a community level, through crowdfunding processes. For […]
One of Generation 2.0 RED’s most important actions on the field, was the work offered at the Decentralized Services. On January 1st, 2014, all the services issuing and renewing residence permits for immigrants in Greece were shared from 66 municipalities to 4 Immigration Offices (IO) in the Decentralized Services in Attica. As a result, IO A’ was serving more than 60.000 foreigners. Daily, 500 to […]
On Saturday 25 & Sunday May 26, 2014, the Generation 2.0 RED participated in the KASAPI Festival (Greece Filipino Community), organizing the first “New Generation Got Game” basketball tournament in the Fokianou arena, behind the Zappeion. The basketball tournament was organized as a part of the festival, with teenagers and youth groups of Kasapi and Generation 2.0, while in the tournament participated the Antetokounmpo brothers […]
The Cosmo-Culture Cultural Organization and Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality and Diversity, in cooperation with the Europe Direct Information Centre of Athens organized an event for Europe Day on Friday, May 9, 2014 at “CAFÉ EU- TOPIA” on: “New Generation of European Citizens: Issues of European and Greek Citizenship” Program: Roundtable on “New Generation of European Citizens: Issues of European and Greek Citizenship”. Interactive debate […]
About 200,000 young people born and / or raised in Greece do not have the rights that other citizens take for granted. The young people with immigrant origin or the second generation as they are called, have spent their whole or almost whole lives here. This is the place they know as home and Greek is for them the language they speak best. They are […]
On Sunday the 20th of October 2013, in the 4th Biennale of Athens, Generation 2.0 in collaboration with the School Up, organized a day full of workshops, actions, discussions, food and music from the second generation youngsters with various groups, artists, professors, experts and activists. Watch the live video from that day here! AGORA 4th Athens Biennale 2013 Program 12:00-13:00 Presentation of the Generation 2.0 […]
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