Downgrading rights: the cost of austerity in Greece
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Tag: civil rights
Greece : Report unveils human rights violations stemming from austerity policy
Paris, 18 December 2014 – Austerity measures adopted in response to the economic crisis have adversely impacted human rights, such as the rights to work and health
Children in cages: there is no end to the shame
Press Release
The recent images and report by the BBC on the ‘Lechaina Medical Centre for Children’ raise, once more, questions about Greek society’s stance
When Art Serves Foreign Policy
Press Release
30 October 2014 Following an intervention by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 7 Greek short films were withdrawn last week from the international film festival ‘Other Movie’
The Downfall of Rights: Torture and Deportations
Press Release
In two recent decisions (17th January 17th), the European Court of Human Rights sheds light on the rights situation in Greece during the crisis.
Racism is the real defect
Press Release
On October 31, 2004, the Archibishop of Athens declared, while preaching, that homosexuality is an evident sin and a defect. He also defended the right of representatives
Deep concern at the continuing humanitarian crisis
On 27 October 2004, the Board of the Hellenic League for Human Rights, issued the following press release
Statement by Non-Governmental Organizations about the Olympic Games
In August and September (2004) the Olympic and Special Olympic Games will take place in Athens. This will be the most important sports event worldwide, and it is expected to draw
