“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 […]
The Ministry of Migration and Asylum has launched an electronic platform (e-appointment) since June 19, 2020, where third-country nationals can book an appointment to get or renew their residence permit from the Immigration Service. However, due to the difficulties that have arisen with the booking of appointments because of the availability of the application only in Greek, we inform you about the exact steps you […]
The Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs announced the prerequisites for the admission to higher education of third country nationals. The electronic submission report was launched on Tuesday the 14th of July and it will be open until Monday the 20th of July. All required documents can be found here. The basic criterion for the admission to Greek universities, is the overall mark of the […]
As part of their reopening to the public after their closure as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19), the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations of Attica have begun accepting applications for the renewal of residence permits with expiration date from 1/7/2020 until 19/7/2020. Below you will find information on how to book an appointment for renewal at the Immigration services […]
copyright Alexandros Avramidis Athens, 14 July 2020 – Four Civil Society Organisations operating in the field of migration in Greece, published today a policy brief with recommendations addressed to national authorities about the best use of EU funds for the integration of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the country. Despite availability of funds, efforts to integrate refugees and migrants in Greece have been limited […]
On June 24, a document of the Secretary-General of Citizenship was published to provide clarifications on the extension of residence permits relating to naturalization and second generation citizenship procedures. Based on these clarifications, “since for the submission of an application for Greek citizenship, both in the naturalization process as well as in procedures based on the provisions of Law 4332/2015 (birth/ school attendance in Greece) […]
Generation 2.0 RED through its daily contact with the immigrant population and following communication and meetings with the authorities and public services has identified a number of urgent issues that have arisen, as a direct consequence of the precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19), taken by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, between March 11, 2020 and April 24, 2020. These measures […]
photo credits: Generation 2.0 RED The first series of the Soft Skills Development Seminars under the project “Equality Works”, which is being implemented under the Active citizens fund program, by Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity took place end of June 2020. The participants during the 2 days of the seminars, 24th and 25th, were informed, discussed but also engaged in activities concerning Communication and […]
According to a recent decision of the Minister of Interior, Mr. Takis Theodorikakos, the public services are in full operation from Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Since the General Secretariat of Citizenship has not issued a relevant announcement regarding the operation of the Citizenship Services, we inform you about their operation upon our communication with the heads of the services, which is as follows: The Citizenship […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Τhe project “Equality Works”, which is implemented under the Active citizens fund program, by Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity, focuses on Women’s Social Entrepreneurship in order to cover possible needs and interests that exist among women for further development towards this direction. Giannis Vikas, economist and researcher (PhD, MBA), in a series of […]
The Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations are gradually re-opening their doors to the public following their closure to the public from 12/3/2020 to 15/5/2020, as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Ministry of Immigration and Asylum had announced that from 18/05/2020 the services would begin public reception with the process of residence permit collections, and that from 25/05/2020 with […]
In February 2020, in the Joint Press Release we co-signed with the Hellenic League for Human Rights and the National Confederation of Disable People, we highlighted a problematic provision of the bill ‘’Strategic Development Perspectives of Local Authorities, Regulation of Issues of Ministry of Interior and Other Provisions”, regarding the intended removal of Article 31 of Law 4604/2019 pertaining to the ability of acquisition of […]
As of today, Tuesday 26 May, Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity is reopening the Legal Counselling department to the public, following after the implementation of the emergency measures against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). For everybody’s safety, the public reception will be done only by appointment and with the use of a mask. You can contact the Legal Counselling department at [email protected] or […]
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 seekers or out of formal education or vocational education, residing in Attica and in the 15-67 age range. More specifically, the […]
As long as services remain closed to the public as part of the preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), we would like to inform you that the citizenship/naturalization procedures are as follows: Citizenship declaration process at the Municipality of Athens Upon our communication with the Population Register of the Municipality of Athens we inform you that, in the context of the preventive measures […]
In accordance with a new decision by the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum, residence permits and residence permit application certificates (blue certificate) will be extended until 31 December 2020 due to the closure to the public of the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations, as well as the Department of Migration Policy of the Ministry from 12/3/2020 until 15/5/2020. This means that: Any residence permits, […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید বাংলা Under the Equality Works program, One on One Career Counselling and Vocational Orientation sessions for people looking for an educational pathway are now conducted online, as Generation 2.0 RED team adapts to the new conditions. Furthermore, Greek Language Courses, for beginners and advanced level, which are supportive for people who aim at entering […]
By decision of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum and the Ministry of Finance, residence permits which are ready for collection will now be sent by courier from the relevant Immigration Service of the Decentralized Administrations or the Department of Migration Policy, to third-country nationals or their legal representatives. This procedure has been put in place due to the from 12/3/2020 until 15/5/2020 closure to […]
Photo credits: Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on EU Agriculture As the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeps across Europe, the consequences for European agriculture are also making themselves felt. The European Union institutions and national leaders have pledged to ensure that food supplies will not be affected, and a number of short-term measures are being implemented. Governments are […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید In the wake of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs announced an emergency financial aid of 800€ to cover 45 days, with the intention of offering support to businesses, employees and laid-off staff. Employers and employees are entitled to this emergency economic assistance under […]
By decision of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum, residence permits and residence permit application certificates (blue certificate) will be extended for 5 months due to the suspension of public reception from 12/3/2020 until 10/4/2020 at the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations, as well as the Department of Migration Policy of the Ministry. This means that: Any residence permits, residence cards and permanent residence […]
Summer is getting closer and thousands of people get a seasonal job every year, so by the end of February we decided to organise at our premises the seminar Summer Season 20.20. Our aim was the empowerment of the Career Counselling service’s beneficiaries, along with the contribution of the Diversity in the workplace Network, towards seasonal job search. It was our pleasure to host Skywalker.gr, […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید বাংলা Information and provision for hygiene products The volunteer team STEPS: Every Tuesday and Thursday, informs those living on the streets of Athens about the coronavirus, distributes flyers and self-protection instructions, and tries to provide as many soaps and antiseptics as possible. Social Pharmacy of KYADA: However, there is a shortage of antiseptics as […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید বাংলা In the context of the emergency measures to address the consequences of spreading risk of coronavirus COVID-19, an Act of Legislative Content was issued on 20 March 2020, which provides as follows: Those who work in companies that have stopped operating temporarily due to the implementation of emergency measures to prevent the spread […]
‘Restore legality to protect refugees and the society at large amidst the pandemic’ Open letter signed by 132 Organizations To The President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou The President of the Hellenic Parliament, Constantine An. Tassoulas The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis The President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli The President of the European Council, Charles Michel The President of the European Commission, Ursula […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید বাংলা From Monday 23/03/2020 at 6 am, a restriction on the movement of residents was imposed throughout Greece, in accordance with the State’s plan to combat the spread of the coronavirus. These measures, which were initially valid until April 6 and were extended until April 27, now they are extended again until May 4. […]
To track your citizenship application, follow the steps below: Visit www.ypes.gr and click on the ‘Citizenship File Tracker’ icon Fill out the form below and click on the Search field. Service: e.g. DI Southern Attica, Piraeus and Islands File Number: (Fill in your file number) Last Name: (In capital Greek characters) Name: (In capital Greek characters) Type the characters in Greek for confirmation: (Type the […]
The store operation is amended from 18/03/2020 until further notice, as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In the following infographics you will find relevant information about which stores are open and which are closed, available in Greek, English, Arabic, Farsi and Kurdish.
Upon our communication with the Citizenship Services we inform you that they will be closed to the public from today, Monday 16/03/2020, until further notice as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Interested applicants are requested to send their naturalization and citizenship applications by registered mail or courier and be inquired on the application status electronically. During this period all scheduled […]
Following the instructions of the World Health Organization and the Ministries of Health and Education, Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity will suspend public reception until further notice to protect all of us from the spread of the new virus. For any information, you can contact us at [email protected] or call us at 2130884499. Please pay attention to official instructions and protect yourselves and […]
On Thursday, 5th of March 2020, the draft bill of the Ministry of Interior “Strategic Development Perspectives of Local Authorities, Regulation of Issues of the Ministry of Interior and Other Provisions” was voted. This bill includes procedural changes aimed at a more efficient process of acquisition of Greek citizenship, but brings about substantial changes that limit the access of certain groups of the population. In […]
***UPDATE: By joint decision of the Ministries of Immigration and Asylum, Health and Interior, the Department of Migration Policy as well as all Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations will now remain closed to the public until Friday 15 May 2020. **For information on the 5 month extension of all residence permits and blue certificates please click here. By order of the Ministry of Immigration […]
To: Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli President of the European Council, Charles Michel President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen Athens, 6 March 2020 – The undersigned organisations are deeply concerned about recent developments at the Evros border and the Aegean islands where people are stranded at the borders of Europe, instrumentalized […]
Athens, 5.03.2020 – The Racist Violence Recording Network (RVRN) strongly condemns the recent incidents targeting refugees, asylum seekers, and humanitarian workers on the Greek Aegean islands and at Evros. In recent days, the member organizations of the RVRN witness numerous and escalating xenophobic and racist incidents, by groups of some locals against newly arrived refugees and migrants, as well as attacks against staff of […]
European and Greek stakeholders examined the integration of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in light of the ongoing negotiations for the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027. Athens, 28 February – The conference “Securing ΕU Funding for Integration for the programming period 2021-2027” took place yesterday and was organised by SolidarityNow in collaboration with the European Council for Refugees and Exiles (ECRE), the Platform for International […]
The public debate that has recently started regarding pensions, based on a proposed bill by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs: “Social Reform and Digital Transformation of the National Social Security Agency (e-EFKA)”, which is scheduled to be voted today February 27, expresses little concern on a chronic problem regarding the retirement of immigrants and Greeks of immigrant origin who have lived and worked […]
On Friday, February 21, 2020, the draft bill ‘’Strategic Development Perspectives of Local Authorities, Regulation of Issues of Ministry of Interior and Other Provisions”, was submitted to the Parliament, which brings about procedural and substantive changes to the acquisition of Greek citizenship. This bill had been put up for public consultation on 18 November 2019, without however, including the fourth chapter regarding provisions on citizenship. […]
The Bill “Strategic development prospects of Local Authorities, settlement of Ministry of Interior issues and other provisions” submitted in Parliament on February 21th 2020, results in both procedural and substantive changes in the acquisition of Greek citizenship. According to Article 41 of the bill, the application of Article 32 of Law 4604/2019, which had reformed the process of verifying the substantive conditions of naturalization, is […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Are you a refugee or asylum seeker, a migrant or second generation person seeking a job in Athens or elsewhere in Greece? Generation 2.0 RED brings you the 1st series for the year 2020 of the successful Job Readiness workshops, including the essential Labor Rights seminar and Workplace Culture, as well as the Communication […]
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 […]
Upon our communication with the Citizenship Services we inform you about the hours and days of operation The Civil Status Directorate of Athens (Ypatias 6) To inquire on the application status Citizenship Department: every Wednesday from 10:00 to 14:00 Naturalization Department: every Tuesday from 09: 00 to 14:00 To submit new applications Citizenship Department: every Wednesday from 10:00 to 14:00 Naturalization Department: every Tuesday and Thursday […]
The Racist Violence Recording Network is following with great interest the Golden Dawn trial, to which it has been summoned to testify on behalf of the legal team of the “Egyptian fishermen case” – one of 154 incidents that the Network recorded in 2012. Since its establishment in 2011, the Racist Violence Recording Network has repeatedly sounded the alarm over the dramatic increase in the […]
Comments from Generation 2.0 RED on the Draft Bill on Birth Allowance and Other Provisions The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Mr. Ioannis Vroutsis, on December 27, 2019, published for public consultation the draft law on “Childbirth Allowance and Other Provisions”, which will come to an end on Friday, 10 January 2020 at 6pm. The draft law introduces for the first time the childbirth […]
The organizations Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity and the Network for Children’s Rights, have requested the intervention of Τhe Greek Ombudsman in the form of an official complaint in reference to the discrimination against children and young people between the ages of 6 and 25 on the grounds of nationality upon entry into organized archaeological sites, historical sites, monuments and museums in Greece. […]
Upon our communication with the Services of Citizenship and Residence Permits we inform you about their operation during the holiday period. The Civil Status Directorate of Athens (Ypatias 6), will not be open to the public for submitting applications for citizenship (Law.4332/2015) as well as for naturalization from Monday 23/12/2019 until Tuesday 7/1/2019. The Civil Status Directorate of Central and Western Attica (Favierou 58), will […]
Following the election of representatives of the Racist Violence Recording Network (RVRN) at the National Council Against Racism and Intolerance, we are pleased to announce the election of Jackie Abulimen, Advocacy Officer at Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity. It is our great pleasure and honor to contribute to the co-ordination of the positions of the Network and commit ourselves to this responsibility. The National […]
Based on our strong beliefs about the power of studies and the equal access to education and trainings for all, the Generation 2.0 RED is continuously supporting and promoting the knowledge in various ways. The Οmega Aviation Academy signed the Diversity Charter and dynamically entered the Diversity in the Workplace Network of companies and organizations. For the year 2019-2020 the Academy has offered three full […]
Following our first meeting with the Secretary General for Immigration Policy, Reception and Asylum (SG), Mr. Patroclos Georgiades, which took place on 29th August 2019 in the context of his newly assumed duties, Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality and Diversity had a second meeting with him, on Friday 1st November 2019. Our goal was to continue the conversation in order to get clarifications on the […]
The 1st Job Fair for Migrant and Refugee applicants in Athens was organized on Tuesday, November 5th by the ACCMR Coordination Center, specifically the Livelihoods Commission, at Serafeio City of Athens, with the participation of candidates as well as companies/organizations from different fields. Specifically, it took place with the participation of 195 candidates and 27 representatives from 19 companies and organizations. This Job Fair has […]
In recent weeks, the Racist Violence Recording Network (RVRN) has witnessed an increasing number of xenophobic and racist incidents, targeting the transfers of asylum seekers to reception facilities. These incidents may be committed by small groups from local communities but the wide-spread and organized nature they seem to take, as well as the involvement of officials, are of particular concern to us. The RVRN has […]
The Network of companies and organisations Diversity in the Workplace, an initiative of Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity, with the support of the International Rescue Committee, has grown and has now its own trademark. With the motto “Embracing Diversity”, the activity’s trademark reflects the equal access to the Greek labor market, and members of the Network become ambassadors of diversity in the workplace. […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity is organising on Wednesday, November 6, from 11.00 to 13.30, the second Entrepreneurship Workshop focusing on the actual development of a business idea. Giannis Vikas, economist and researcher (PhD, MBA), will analyse some basic concepts like the business model, and together we will develop specific business ideas. […]
The 1st Job Fair for candidates with refugee or migrant background will be organized by the Livelihoods Committee on Tuesday 5 November, at Serafio of the City of Athens from 11:30 to 17:00. The event is going to take place with the participation of companies and organizations from various sectors of the Greek economy, wishing to meet candidates of different professional backgrounds and explore job […]
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