Monday 5th April 2021 On March 23rd 2021, 70 civil society organisations sent an open letter to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr. Skylakakis, expressing our concern about the lack of transparency and limited opportunities to participate in the drafting of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The letter was also copied to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, and the European Commission Recovery […]
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 […]
Last week, the online informative event entitled “Residence permits and the operation of the immigration services (DAM)” organized by Generation 2.0 RED was completed. The event, which took place in three different sessions (the first one in French on 03/03, the second one in Greek on 08/03 and the third one in English on 10/03), was attended by immigrants and representatives of immigrant communities, who […]
One of the main consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is changes in the workplace. In the ever-changing landscape, there is a need to inform employees and employers about the rights and obligations that arise. As part of our information activities, we publish a series of texts on the main occupational issues related to the pandemic. Special purpose leave Absence of employee from work due to […]
Case management and victim support As part of the project NET-CARE: Networking and care for refugee and migrant women, we organise with KMOP an online event entitled “Sexual and gender based violence” against immigrants during lockdown on March 11, 15.00-17.00.Those who are interested in attending the event please fill out the registration form that can be found here. Furthermore, for your participation in the event, […]
Français The pandemic’s effect and the changes it brought to residence permits and to the operation of the services has created the need for information on the new situation. So, Generation 2.0 RED, in addition to providing legal advice individually, decided to launch an online informative event aimed at migrants on the following issues: 1) Appointments for the residence permit for exceptional reasons in Attica […]
In February, a two-day online seminar with title “Development of Soft Skills” & “Intercultural Approaches & Gender Issues” was held by the Career Counselling Service, with the contribution of Diotima organisation, an activity that is part of the “Equality Works” project, which is being implemented under the Active citizens fund. Specifically, we discussed about the importance of communication skills, efficient time management and the […]
End exploitation and raise labour standards in European agriculture Open Letter: To the attention of Member States’ Agriculture Ministers To the attention of Commissioner Wojciechowski – Agriculture To the attention of Commissioner Schmit – Jobs and Social Rights To the attention of Executive Vice President Timmermans – Green Deal To the attention of Members of the European Parliament negotiating team At least ten million people […]
February 11, 2016. The first ever Job Adverts Thursday article is being published by Generation 2.0 RED. A fresh and ambitious attempt of the organisation, just before the Career Counselling service was launched. An activity which was aiming back then, as well as today, to bring closer employers and people of migrant/refugee background seeking employment, by providing them with a common “networking” platform. “Job search […]
In the framework of the implementation of the European project Net-Care – Networking and care of refugee and migrant women, the organizations KMOP and Generation 2.0 RED co-organize a training on the management of cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) against refugees and migrants, which is addressed to professionals from institutions and organizations. The training will be conducted by cultural mediators and interpreters trained […]
ORGANISATION: GENERATION 2.0 RED JOB VACANCY: Employability Officer CITY: Athens START DATE: ASAP CONTRACT LENGTH: 6-month fixed term contract with possibility of extension ABOUT GENERATION 2.0 RED Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity is a nonprofit organisation consisted of people with different origins who work together to promote equal participation in a diverse society, through the empowerment of communities. We combine action and research, aiming […]
The Immigration Services issued an announcement on the process of granting new appointments for the submission of the residence permits for exceptional reasons. Specifically, those who are interested to submit an application for this specific category of residence permit, you must send the requests for an appointment to the email of the service of your place of residence. In this email you must attach the […]
According to a document of the General Secretariat of Immigration Policy of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, the Immigration Services are called to immediately give the possibility of issuing new appointments for the submission of the residence permit for exceptional reasons. Within the next few days the Immigration Services will post on their websites the electronic contact addresses (email) to which appointment requests will […]
As part of the project “Equality Works”, which is implemented under the Active citizens fund program, the 2nd short cycle of group trainings on Advocacy is coming on the 25th and 26th of January at Generation 2.0 RED, since it has always been a core activity of the organisation. The Training is a detailed introduction to methodology, techniques and tools used by groups and communities advocating. […]
On 05/01/2021, Generation 2.0 RED submitted a Complaint to the Greek Ombudsman requesting him to intervene regarding the long-term suspension of administrative procedures about applying for the residence permit for exceptional reasons in Attica. The residence permit for exceptional reasons is one of the most important permits provided in the Immigration and Social Integration Code. It is the main regularisation route for migrants who have […]
Following the extension of validity which was given on 23.12.2020 to residence permits, residence permit application certificates (blue certificates) and international protection applicant cards (tri-fold cards), the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum now allows the electronic issuance of a document, which will certify the extension of residence permits and blue certificates. You can use the extension certificate to facilitate your transactions with public services, banks […]
On October 12, Law 4735/2020 was published, amending the Greek Citizenship Code. So far, though, there have been no institutional actions, nor have the necessary Ministry Decisions been issued, concerning the implementation of the changes relating to the second-generation citizenship and naturalization. Two months after the law has entered into force, we are nowhere in terms of its implementation! As a result, we are once […]
With article 156 of Law 4764/2020 which was published in the Government Gazette on 23.12.2020, a new extension is given to residence permits, residence permit application certificates (blue certificates) and international protection applicant cards (tri-fold cards). This new extension follows the decisions of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum taken as part of the preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Specifically: The […]
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 […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا 1. Free covid-19 tests Below is a list of points where free Covid-19 tests are taking place: Attention: In order to have a free test at any of the following points you must have covid-19 related symptoms (e.g. runny nose, dry cough, fever and breathing difficulty) or to have come into contact with a confirmed case (where the possibility of […]
Without realizing it most of the time, other people’s stories play a vital role in our decisions or in the path we choose, and the people whose stories have influenced us could be considered as mentors. Mentors are not teachers and are not going to tell us what is wrong or right; they are people who before us have been in the same or a […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا In the context of the emergency support measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the manpower employment organization (ΟΑΕΔ) is proceeding with a new allowance of 400 euros for the long-term unemployed. The allowance will be granted once, in one single payment (lump-sum). A) Who is entitled to the emergency one-time allowance of 400 €? Those who are registered in the unemployment […]
Karima, 21 years old, owns an accessories brand, named Karma, for people who wish to wear unique creations and feel different. She started very young to create accessories so she could wear original pieces. Due to an injury that kept her for a long period at home, she decided to develop those skills and turn a bit later this hobby into entrepreneurship, with the creation […]
Since 2016, Generation 2.0 RED started officially requesting on a regular basis citizenship statistics from the Central Citizenship Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, in order to elaborate them and then present data that were not published at that time by the Ministry of Interior. The purpose was to collect and present a clear picture of the system for granting citizenship and inform people who […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا Due to the economic consequences of the emergency measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, the state has taken special supportive measures for businesses and employees, such as the reduction of rents for September, October and November 2020 and the emergency allowance for suspended employees in November. Below you will find detailed information: Rent reduction: 1. Optional reduction of 30% – September […]
Do you wish to focus more on school or even get back to school to continue with your studies? Find the person who will guide you through the new activity of Generation 2.0 RED “Education4All”. If you are a student, 15-18 years old, at a school in Attica or you wish to go back to class, our new activity is ideal for you. Apply today […]
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 […]
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According to a circular issued by the Ministry of Interior, during the period of the new restrictive measures, all public services in the country will serve exclusively urgent cases and only by appointment. Regarding the operation of the citizenship directorates of Attica, upon Generation 2.0 RED’s communication, we inform you that the citizenship and naturalization procedures in the citizenship services proceed as follows: The submission […]
This report is an initiative of the organization Generation 2.0 RED in the context of its systematic monitoring of the administrative implementation of the Immigration and Social Integration Code (Law 4251/2014) by Directorates of Foreigners & Immigration (DFI) of the Decentralized Administration. The aim of this report is to document and present the most important and chronic issues faced by the four DFIs up until […]
During the new restrictive measures against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19) that came into force on Saturday, November 7, 2020, the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations as well as the Directorate of Immigration Policy of the Ministry of Μigration and Asylum, will be adjusting their operation according to instructions of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum (circular 2158/06.11.2020). During this period they will […]
09/11/2020 ORGANISATION: GENERATION 2.0 RED JOB VACANCY: Part-Time (4 hours/day) Farsi-speaking Interpreter/Cultural Mediator CITY: Athens START DATE: ASAP CONTRACT LENGTH: 6-month fixed term contract with possibility of extension ABOUT GENERATION 2.0 RED Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity is a nonprofit organisation consisted of people with different origins who work together to promote equal participation in a diverse society, through the empowerment of communities. […]
The organizations Generation 2.0 RED and KMOP are co-organizing an online training aimed at cultural mediators on managing cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against refugee and migrant men and women. The participants will gain useful knowledge on a wide range of issues, from medical and psychosocial support to survivors to legal guidance. Emphasis will, also, be laid on developing skills in order to […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید *This text will be updated each time the measures are modified From Saturday 07/11/2020 at 6 am, the whole country will enter a second lockdown to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The following measures are valid until 03 May, 2021 at 6:00 am: The country is divided into “red” (high risk) and […]
On October 23, 2020, a Circular of the Ministry of Interior was published, regarding the naturalization and second generation citizenship procedures for those whose residence permits or blue certificates have been extended due to COVID-19. The possibility of submitting and issuing a decision for the above categories was frozen, creating a big issue in the last 4 months, which is corrected with this Circular. As […]
As of today Wednesday 21/10/2020, those with residence permits which expired exclusively in the period from 1/12/2019 to 30/6/2020 can now schedule an appointment to renew their residence permit through the electronic application for third country nationals (e-appointment) of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. According to the announcement of the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations of Attica, the possibility of scheduling the appointment […]
The website of the project Equal Work and Education for all – Equality Works, which is implemented under the Active citizens fund program by Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity, is published for the first time. The Equality Works website captures the innovation of the project, which with a holistic approach to equal access to work and education for all, provides support and empowerment […]
On October 12, 2020, the new law 4735/2020 of the Ministry of Interior was published in the Government Gazette, which contains among others, provisions for the amendment of the Greek Citizenship Code. The Ministry introduced this system of naturalization, expressing the need for transparency, speed and efficiency. But the final provisions actually pose serious obstacles and restrictions on the acquisition of Greek citizenship. Regarding the […]
The trial of the Golden Dawn case is going to be completed soon, after a lengthy process of almost six years, while the Court has ruled unanimously that Golden Dawn was set up and operated as a criminal organization and found guilty the majority of those accused of a number of criminal acts. The Racist Violence Recording Network (RVRN) and its 47 member organizations welcome […]
In the last four months, given the background of the precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19), residence permits and international protection applicant cards were extended,with relevant decisions of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum. Specifically, all residence permits and blue certificates that expired or were about to expire until June 30, 2020 were extended until 31 December 2020 and all residence permits […]
From 11 March 2020 to 24 April 2020, a series of preventive measures were taken against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19) which affected the operation of the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations. However, the lack of the organization of a central operational plan for all of the services has resulted in scattered and different announcements from each service. For this reason we urge […]
Are you 20 to 30 years old, with a migrant or refugee background, still studying in a Greek educational institution or you have completed your studies in Greece, and you wish, based on your school or academic experience, to inspire and support teenagers, of migrant or refugee background too, while at the same time you wish to develop your own interpersonal skills? If so, apply […]
Today, October 1, 2020, the Parliament started the elaboration of the draft law that contains, among others, provisions for the amendment of the Greek Citizenship Code. Generation 2.0 RED although was included in the proposals for the invitation of institutions and organizations, it was finally excluded from tomorrow’s session of the Standing Committee on Public Administration, Public Order and Justice. Generation 2.0 RED is the […]
In September, the 1st cycle of Advocacy training was completed, an activity of the project “Equality Works”, which is implemented under the Active citizens fund program. The Training was organised online and was comprised of two parts: the seminar on the Labor Rights, the claim of which presupposes their knowledge,, and the Introduction to Advocacy. At the second part, the methodology and the tools used by […]
The European Commission last week unveiled the long-awaited Pact on Μigration and Asylum. On a first glance we notice that once again the Commission’s proposal is inferior to the circumstances. This Pact gives economic character to solidarity, allows countries to refuse the acceptance of refugees, and leaves the countries of entry helpless to cope on their own, with the consolation of voluntary “solidarity” from their […]
Τhe Information and Counselling Network for Employed and Unemployed of ΙΝΕ GSEE held in September 2020, for the beneficiaries of the Generation 2.0 RED’s Career Counselling service a 2-day online workshop, for the project “Equality Works”, implemented under the Active citizens fund, with topics being the “Development of Employment Adaptability Skills” but also the “Personal and social empowerment in the job search: Time, stress and transition management”. The […]
Respect for Human Rights should Prevail over Use of Force Following the fire in Moria on Tuesday September 8, on Lesvos, which destroyed the Reception and Identification Centre, 48 civil society organizations call on the Greek Government to immediately provide assistance to people who lost their shelter. Those affected, among them many children and at-risk groups, must be carefully transferred to safety on the mainland. […]
In the context of the public consultation on the draft law “Amendment of the Greek Citizenship Code, new framework for the selection of executives in the public sector, organizational provisions of the Ministry of Interior and provisions for the development perspective of local authorities” of the Ministry of Interior, which started on 27 August 2020 and is completed today, on 10 September 2020, Generation 2.0 […]
In 2017, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned our country for failing to protect land workers from forced labor and human trafficking. The incident that led Greece to the ECHR happened in 2013, in the area of Nea Manolada, when land workers from Bangladesh, who demanded the wages of months that had not been paid by the employers, were shot by the farm […]
On July 16, 2020, Generation 2.0 RED had the pleasure of welcoming law students and recent law graduates of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, for an online seminar on everyday and institutional racism in Greece. The seminar was part of a series of three seminars on Law and Racism for law students with the aim of educating and raising awareness on legal and […]
Photo credits: Generation 2.0 RED As part of the project “Equality Works”, which is implemented under the Active citizens fund program, the 1st short cycle of group trainings on Advocacy is coming at Generation 2.0 RED, since it has always been a core activity of the organisation. The Training is a detailed introduction to methodology, techniques and tools used by groups and communities advocating. The introductory […]
Photo credits @ Generation 2.0 RED In July 2020, a new “Equality Works” activity was launched for the project, which is implemented under the Active citizens fund program. It is the Peer Learning activity, which, by focusing on the people seeking employment, enables them as educators of others seeking employment too. The educators, of the hard skills that they have developed through work experience, contribute […]
“Greece is a country of white people”. This is a phrase of Giannis Antetokounmpo in a recent interview, in which he presented an image of his country through his own eyes. Following this interview, a crescendo of racism unfolds. Firstly, Konstantinos Kalemis, an executive of the National Center for Public Administration and until recently coordinator of Refugee Education, characterizes the Greek international basketball player with […]
The electronic platform (e-appointment) for third country nationals of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum now has the option to schedule an appointment for the renewal of a residence permit as well as the issuance of a residence permit for minors. Until recently, the platform only had the option of booking an appointment to collect a residence permit at the Immigration Services of the Decentralized […]
photo: Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity Τhe project “Equality Works”, which is implemented under the Active citizens fund program, by Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity, promotes equal education and vocational training and for that reason offers the opportunity for Career Guidance sessions to people of migrant and refugee background who are interested. If you are underaged and are seeking an educational path, or an […]
This report is an initiative of Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity (Generation 2.0 RED) which resulted from the meetings and the telephone contact with the heads of the Citizenship Directorates of the Ministry of Interior in the region of Attica, from November 2019 to July 2020, to present the most important chronic issues they face. The aim of this report is to inform […]
In accordance with a new decision by the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum, all residence permits and residence permit application certificates (blue certificate) expiring from July 20, 2020 until December 31, 2020 will now be valid for an additional 8 months from their expiration date. This decision comes in line with a series of decisions taken as a precautionary measure against the spread of the […]
On the occasion of the recent publication of the document of the Secretary General of Citizenship (S.G.), Athanasios Balerbas regarding the non-recognition of the extension of residence permits in naturalization and second generation citizenship procedures, Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality and Diversity had a meeting with him on Tuesday 07 July 2020. Our purpose was to receive clarifications on the above issue but also to […]
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