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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On October 15, 2019 at 21:00 pm, the Ministry of Citizen Protection published for public consultation the draft law “On International Protection”, which entails a comprehensive reform of the Greek reception and international protection system. The consultation process came to an end on 21 October 2019 at 4pm. It is quite obvious that this time frame of just four business days was not nearly enough […]
The beginning of each academic year is always a chance for new educational beginnings. In order to empower these new beginnings, the Private Vocational Institute IIEK NEW YORK has offered to Generation 2.0 RED Studying Scholarships in Tourism for the beneficiaries of the organization. The IIEK NEW YORK is a modern educational institute that, by applying the experience and the knowledge of the New York […]
Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity participated, as part of the mission of the European Network of People of African Descent (ENPAD), in the first EU Anti-Racism and Diversity Week, which took place in the European Parliament from 23-26 September 2019. The event was co-organized by The European Parliament Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup- ARDI, the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) and Each One Teach […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید The 4th series of Generation 2.0 RED Job Readiness Workshops is coming in October! Are you a refugee or asylum seeker, a migrant or second generation seeking for a job in Athens or elsewhere in Greece? Generation 2.0 RED brings you the 4th series for 2019 of the successful Job Readiness workshops, including the […]
ORGANISATION: Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity JOB VACANCY: Part-Time Bangla-speaking Interpreter-Cultural Mediator CITY: Athens START DATE: ASAP WORK SCHEDULE: 8 hours per week approx. CONTRACT LENGTH: 5-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 […]
We are pleased with the modification of a recent vacancy notice at The Organization Against Drugs (OKANA) for the position of Managing Director (with an initial application deadline of 17 June 2019). The notice in question, excluded from the outset, a group of Greek citizens, by setting the condition of a year’s lapse from the acquisition of Greek citizenship by naturalization. Following a notification by […]
On the occasion of the inauguration of the new government, and in consideration of the Presidential Decree 81 on the merger of the Ministry of Migration Policy with the Ministry of Citizen Protection, Generation 2.0 RED expresses its concerns. During the short election period little was heard on the topic of integration of migrants and refugees, while any talk on immigration was in the light […]
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 […]
In light of the forthcoming parliamentary elections, Generation 2.0 RED, in collaboration with Vouliwatch, put forth the following questions to all the democratic candidate parties regarding specific immigration and refugees related integration policies in Greece. The choice of questions was based on (a) the issues we have been working on the past few years and which we deem outstanding (b) the programs of the political […]
We are watching with great interest, this pre-election period the development of a public debate about benefits. Specifically, we are watching the connection with citizenship by the main opposition. We have written and spoken countless times regarding the hypocrisy surrounding the right to citizenship; this right now exists, so the debate now moves de facto to another level. Even if there is an institutional framework […]
Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity invites you to its “Pop-Up Concert” at Kypseli square (Kanari) on the 29th of June, at 20.30! Working towards integration, acceptance and coexistence in a diverse Athenian and overall Greek society with equal opportunities for all, we are organizing this event to bring together people of varying ethnicities and social backgrounds living in Athens and Greece, through music. […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید The 3rd series of Generation 2.0 RED Job Readiness Workshops are coming in June! Are you a refugee or asylum seeker, a migrant or second generation seeking a job in Athens or elsewhere in Greece? Generation 2.0 RED brings you the 3rd series for 2019 of the successful Job Readiness workshops, including the essential […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Formal Educational Paths in Greece for over 15 years old & adults June is here and this means that public school enrolment is open for the next school year! Join us in a seminar about Formal Secondary Education on 13th of June from 10.00 to 12.30, where you will find out which is the […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید During the summer season Greece offers a great number of job opportunities in the sector of Tourism and Hospitality to job seekers, regardless of their work experience or skills. There are plenty of choices for everyone! And what a better time than on the 31st of May at 16.00 to have a seminar presented […]
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 […]
Twelve years ago, the demand of our mothers was for their children, that is we, the second generation, to be registered in the population registers of the municipalities. Today, after having secured the right to Greek citizenship, we appear to have returned to this initial request, albeit under different circumstances. It has become known, that over the past few months, due to bureaucracy, men who […]
Organisation: GENERATION 2.0 RED Availability needs: twice a week and every 2 months, for 4 days in a row (morning hours) for a period of 3 months 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 […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید The 2nd series of Generation 2.0 RED Job Readiness Workshops are coming up the 2nd week of April! Are you a refugee or asylum seeker, a migrant or second generation seeking a job in Athens or elsewhere in Greece? Generation 2.0 RED brings you the 2nd series for 2019 of the successful Job Readiness workshops, […]
Yesterday, the bill of the Ministry of Interior “Promoting substantial gender equality, preventing and combating gender-based violence – Regulations for the granting of Citizenship – Provisions for the Local Government elections – Other provisions of the Ministry of the Interior” was voted in. The bill may have brought significant changes to the process of naturalization, however it also includes a major change in regard to […]
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 19/03/2019, the bill of the Ministry of Interior “Promoting substantial gender equality, preventing and combating gender-based violence – Regulations for the granting of Citizenship – Provisions for the Local Government elections – Other provisions of the Ministry of the Interior” is being voted. The bill ushers in new regulations for the granting of Greek citizenship under the process of naturalization. On Wednesday 13/03/2019, […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity organises on the 20th of March from 16.00 to 18.00, its 1st Entrepreneurship workshop where you will learn, how to develop a business idea and how to create your business model step by step. Giannis Vikas, economist and researcher (PhD, MBA), will speak about the importance of business […]
On Tuesday 12/02/2019, Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity participated in the meeting of the Subcommittee on Combating Human Trafficking and Exploitation on the case of Manolada. Below you can read our entire speech. You can watch the video with the whole speech on Facebook or on YouTube. [Sebene Eshete] “Ladies and gentlemen, first of all, we want to thank you for inviting our organization. Generation 2.0 for […]
The organizations Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity and ANASA Cultural Center for African Art and Cultures filed a complaint with the Greek National Council for Radio and Television regarding the content of the television show “Be Happy” of Katerina Kenourgiou which aired on the channel Open Beyond on Friday 25/01/2019. Particularly, in a sketch as part of the column “Dilemmas”, a white actress […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Français Soft skills are the key to maintain a job and be successful in the workplace. But what are the Soft skills and is it possible to develop them? During these workshops we will focus on how to communicate better with colleagues and supervisors, while working efficiently with them. In addition, we will also explore […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Français Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality and Diversity with the support of International Rescue Committee is organising the workshop “Workplace culture in Greece” on Friday 8th of February at 11.00. Workplace culture includes values, habits, beliefs, attitudes, etc. in a working environment. All these elements consist a workplace culture and vary from country to country […]
The long-awaited National Strategy for Integration was published online on the 15th of January for public consultation. Due to our nature as an organization, originating from the self-organization of the children of migrants born and/or raised in the country, we focused our attention on the section that references the second generation. From the very first reading we were troubled and then admittedly disappointed with the […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Français Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality and Diversity with the support of International Rescue Committee is organising the seminar “All I need to know to work in Greece-My labor rights” on Monday 4th February at the offices of Generation 2.0 RED (n.14 Eleftherias square). A job position comes with duties but also with rights for […]
Generation 2.0 RED submitted on 11/01/2019 to the Consumer Ombudsman a Report-Complaint against the practice of the four systemic banks which deny to open wage bank accounts for International Protection/Asylum applicants, although they are submitting an attestation of recruitment by their employer. According to article 71 of law 4375/2016: “International Protection Applicants, after completing the International Protection Application procedure (…) have the right to dependent […]
(Field worker in a burnt greenhouse in Manolada after the fire. Photo by Generation 2.0 RED) On the 5th of September 2018, 164 farm workers from Bangladesh and Pakistan, who were victims of the fire that broke out in the makeshift camp in Nea Manolada on 7/6/2018, submitted through the legal aides of Generation 2.0 RED an application-petition to the Central Service of the Labor […]
On Wednesday 5/12, Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity participated in the meeting of the Permanent Special Committee on Equality, Youth and Human Rights on “Migrants – Second Generation”. Below you can read our entire speech. You can watch the video with the whole speech on Facebook or on YouTube. [Jackie Abhulimen] “Ladies and gentlemen, Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality and Diversity, is an […]
At the initiative of Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity, the Representative Council for Research and Documentation (ASET) is being set up to respond to today’s challenges in the area of migration. Specialized on rights-based advocacy, ASET intends first to highlight the problems and secondly through study, research and documentation to intervene accordingly towards the best possible solution. The council is made up of […]
Generation 2.0 RED participated in this year’s Fundamental Rights Forum, organized by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) in Vienna from the 25th to 27th of September. Being one of the EU’s decentralized agencies, FRA serves as a center of expertise mandated to deal with the full spectrum of fundamental rights. Over the course of the three days we joined over 650 participants hailing […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality and Diversity with the support of International Rescue Committee is organizing the seminar “All I need to know to work in Greece-My labor rights” on November 1st, Thursday, from 11.00-13.30 at the offices of Generation 2.0 RED (n.14 Eleftherias square). A job position comes with obligations but also with rights […]
The barista profession is in high demand in Greece and this training will introduce you to the techniques of making and preparing different types of coffee and inform you on the essential skills you need to succeed in the profession. The training will take place in English by Caffè Bristot’s Authorized SCA Trainer Ilias Gkrintzalis. Here you can find the facebook event! Spaces are limited […]
Generation 2.0 RED and its Non- Formal Education department will start providing Greek language lessons to people of all ages on Tuesday 2/10. Lessons will be held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in G2RED’s premises. We also offer preparatory classes for those wishing to apply for Greek citizenship. If you are interested, do send us an email at [email protected] οr call us at 213- […]
We are ecstatic to announce that Generation 2.0 RED will be participating in this year’s Fundamental Rights Forum 2018, taking place in Vienna from 25 to 27 September 2018! Organized by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), the theme this year is ‘belonging’. Over the course of the three days we will be joining over 400 leading global, European, national and local practitioners, […]
برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید للغه العربيه اضغط هنا Soft skills are the key to maintain a job and be successful in the workplace. But what are the Soft skills and is it possible to develop them? During these workshops we will focus on how to communicate better with colleagues and supervisors, while working efficiently with them. In addition, we will also explore ways […]
برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید للغه العربيه اضغط هنا Generation 2.0 RED brings you a series of Job Readiness workshops, including the all-time-classic CV and Cover Letter Writing and the Job Interview Preparation. This time, there is a new entry in the series and that is the digital tool of Linkedin & Ways to Use It for your benefit. The aim is to get […]
برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید للغه العربيه اضغط هنا September is coming, so do GENERATION 2.0 RED’s workshops for refugees, asylum seekers and… all! Are you over 15 years old wanting to continue school but you are not aware what options exist in Greece? Do you wish to keep on working but you also miss going to school? Are you willing to get that high-school […]
In light of the recent call for applications of the Employment Organization of Greece’s program titled “Promoting employment through community-based programs, including training, in Municipalities, Regions and Social Welfare Centers” we would like to bring forth a chronic unacceptable discrimination against Greek citizens due to their national or ethnic origin. The program concerns 30,333 full-time appointments for Greek citizens in the country’s Municipalities, Regions and […]
– THIS WAS NOT JUST A BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – It was never just a basketball tournament. It has always meant so much more, but this year we can say with confidence that this was also something bigger and greater in practice. The fifth biggest intercultural 3on3 basketball tournament in Greece will be marked as the first New Generation Got Game Festival! Thursday 14th and Friday […]
THIS IS NOT JUST A BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The biggest Intercultural 3on3 Basketball Tournament in the country turns five years old! This year, it promises to change everything you thought you knew so far: Athens’ most favorite tournament becomes a festival! On Thursday 14th & Friday 15th of June, Technopolis City of Athens opens its doors and welcomes the New Generation Got Game vol.V: B/all you […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا کلیک کنید pour lire en français cliquez ici New workshops are coming up! Are you a refugee or asylum seeker, trying to find a job in Athens or elsewhere in Greece? Generation 2.0 RED brings you a series of Job Readiness workshops, including the all-time-classic CV and Motivational Letter Writing, the Job Interview Preparation, as well the Communication, […]
Generation 2.0 RED, in collaboration with The Social Hackers Academy and the support of International Rescue Committee, is launching a free-of-charge Coding School for asylum seekers and refugees at the end of February 2018. The only prerequisites for you to enter the course are to be passionate for the world of web development and be proficient in the English language. The Full Web Development Course […]
Are you an asylum seeker or recognized refugee residing in Greece? Do you want to enhance your employability skills in the field or use your language competency to enter the job market as an interpreter/cultural mediator? Generation 2.0 RED, in collaboration with The Language Project and the SCG – Scientific College of Greece and the support of the International Rescue Committee, offers a no-charge Cultural Mediation […]
للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا کلیک کنید Many workshops are coming up in the next couple of weeks! Are you a refugee or asylum seeker, trying to find a job in Athens or elsewhere in Greece? Generation 2.0 RED brings you a series of Job Readiness workshops, including the all-time-classic CV and Motivational Letter Writing, the Job Interview Preparation, as well the Communication, […]
INSIDEOUT: ATHENS A participatory work of art that celebrates the coexistence of communities in Athens Join us and put your mark on the streets of the city 9 & 16 of December Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity in collaboration with the team A-typical bring in Athens the project by renowned street artist JR. We invite you to participate in the creation of a photographic project called […]
The educational program “The Other in Me” has successfully completed its course! The educators visited six schools and at least 960 children participated in the workshop. The program, referred to students 11 to 14 years old, was consisted of a series of educational games and experiential activities, aiming to tackle the phenomenon of racism, especially in the school environment. Short video screenings were followed by […]
“A Hug… to change the world!” 1st School Street Festival of Art & Acceptance When? The 7th of October Where? At Ermou pedestrian street What time? From 17:00 to 24:00 The Association of Teachers and Artists: Network of Art and Action organize the 1st School Street Festival of Art and Acceptance! The festival will be held only for one afternoon, in the city center of Athens. […]
The newly launched program “Facilitating access to work for Vulnerable Populations in Athens” 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 Committee. The program includes the reinforcement of one to one career counselling sessions, along with the organisation of […]
What happened, what we saw and what we heard, who came, who played and who won Last weekend, on June 24 & 25 2017, the New Generation Got Game vol.IV| New Kids on the Court took place in the outdoors court of Ampelokipi (Fthiotidos & Plakentias)! It is hard to accept the fact that the biggest Intercultural Basketball 3on3 Tournament is over already, but we […]
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