05\/06\/2026<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Significant legal, judicial, and political developments directly affecting the state of the rule of law in Greece have taken place since the report we submitted to the European Commission in January 2026 and the addendum we submitted in February 2026.<\/p>\nThis second addendum to our report provides an overview of these developments and should be read in conjunction with our previous contributions to the Rule of Law Report. The second addendum is also available in Greek here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Global Sumud Flotilla: Raid by Israeli forces on a humanitarian mission off Crete<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 01\/05\/2026<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In the early hours of 30 April 2026, the Israeli Navy intercepted vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing off the coast of Crete carrying humanitarian aid. The Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR)<\/strong>, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)<\/strong><\/a> and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)<\/strong><\/a>, within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, denounce this raid and call on the Israeli authorities to immediately release all the activists illegally detained, and call on the Greek authorities to act immediately to secure the activists\u2019 safe release.<\/p>\nFind the joint statement in the FIDH’s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The situation of migrants\u2019 rights in Greece \u2013 Contribution to the UN Secretary-General\u2019s Report<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/12\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Significant legal, judicial, and political developments directly affecting the state of the rule of law in Greece have taken place since the report we submitted to the European Commission in January 2026 and the addendum we submitted in February 2026.<\/p>\n
This second addendum to our report provides an overview of these developments and should be read in conjunction with our previous contributions to the Rule of Law Report. The second addendum is also available in Greek here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Global Sumud Flotilla: Raid by Israeli forces on a humanitarian mission off Crete<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 01\/05\/2026<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In the early hours of 30 April 2026, the Israeli Navy intercepted vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing off the coast of Crete carrying humanitarian aid. The Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR)<\/strong>, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)<\/strong><\/a> and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)<\/strong><\/a>, within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, denounce this raid and call on the Israeli authorities to immediately release all the activists illegally detained, and call on the Greek authorities to act immediately to secure the activists\u2019 safe release.<\/p>\nFind the joint statement in the FIDH’s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The situation of migrants\u2019 rights in Greece \u2013 Contribution to the UN Secretary-General\u2019s Report<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/12\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Global Sumud Flotilla: Raid by Israeli forces on a humanitarian mission off Crete<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 01\/05\/2026<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In the early hours of 30 April 2026, the Israeli Navy intercepted vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing off the coast of Crete carrying humanitarian aid. The Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR)<\/strong>, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)<\/strong><\/a> and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)<\/strong><\/a>, within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, denounce this raid and call on the Israeli authorities to immediately release all the activists illegally detained, and call on the Greek authorities to act immediately to secure the activists\u2019 safe release.<\/p>\nFind the joint statement in the FIDH’s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The situation of migrants\u2019 rights in Greece \u2013 Contribution to the UN Secretary-General\u2019s Report<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/12\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
01\/05\/2026<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In the early hours of 30 April 2026, the Israeli Navy intercepted vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing off the coast of Crete carrying humanitarian aid. The Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR)<\/strong>, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)<\/strong><\/a> and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)<\/strong><\/a>, within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, denounce this raid and call on the Israeli authorities to immediately release all the activists illegally detained, and call on the Greek authorities to act immediately to secure the activists\u2019 safe release.<\/p>\nFind the joint statement in the FIDH’s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The situation of migrants\u2019 rights in Greece \u2013 Contribution to the UN Secretary-General\u2019s Report<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/12\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
In the early hours of 30 April 2026, the Israeli Navy intercepted vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing off the coast of Crete carrying humanitarian aid. The Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR)<\/strong>, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)<\/strong><\/a> and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)<\/strong><\/a>, within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, denounce this raid and call on the Israeli authorities to immediately release all the activists illegally detained, and call on the Greek authorities to act immediately to secure the activists\u2019 safe release.<\/p>\nFind the joint statement in the FIDH’s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The situation of migrants\u2019 rights in Greece \u2013 Contribution to the UN Secretary-General\u2019s Report<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/12\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Find the joint statement in the FIDH’s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The situation of migrants\u2019 rights in Greece \u2013 Contribution to the UN Secretary-General\u2019s Report<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/12\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The situation of migrants\u2019 rights in Greece \u2013 Contribution to the UN Secretary-General\u2019s Report<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/12\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
18\/12\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
In October 2025, in the context of the preparation of the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Report on the \u201cHuman rights of Migrants\u201d, the Hellenic League for Human Rights (HLHR) submitted a contribution on the situation of the rights of migrant women and men in Greece. HLHR\u2019s contribution reflects the overall state of migrant protection in Greece, based on legislation, administrative practice, case law, and available data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pylos shipwreck: Criminal prosecution on felony charges against the current head of the Coast Guard and senior members of its leadership<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
14\/11\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Appeals by survivors of the tragic shipwreck accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
16\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Athens, 16 July 2025 [Updated 21 July 2025]: <\/strong>We, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn the unlawful and impermissible legislative provision adopted by the Hellenic Parliament on Friday 11 July 2025 (Article 79 of Law 5218\/2025) which imposes a three-month suspension on the making of asylum applications for people arriving in Greece from North Africa and orders their immediate deportation without registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Concern Over the Worsening Climate Against Refugees and Migrants in Political and Public Discourse<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
15\/07\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Athens, 14 July 2025 \u2013 The Racist Violence Recording Network (the Network) is increasingly concerned by a noticeable shift in public discourse towards xenophobia, racist rhetoric, and diminishing adherence to fundamental principles of the rule of law, in the context of migration and asylum management in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Press Conference: Two years after the Pylos crime<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
23\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\nAthens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Athens, 19 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nPRESS RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\nTwo years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOn Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Two years after the Pylos crime: Developments in the criminal proceedings \u2013 Criminal prosecution<\/b><\/p>\n
On Thursday 19 June 2025, a <\/span>Press Conference<\/b> was held at the Athens Bar Association marking <\/span>the second anniversary of the Pylos crime<\/b>, the deadliest shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
19\/06\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of Israel\u2019s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement be thorough, comprehensive, and credible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n PYLOS SHIPWRECK: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR FELONIES AGAINST 17 MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
26\/05\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
The lawyers representing the survivors and victims of the shipwreck of the fishing vessel \u201cAdriana\u201d, which occurred west off Pylos on 14 June 2023, have been informed of the completion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the competent Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court, and the criminal prosecution and referral to main investigation on felony charges against 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n SLAPP Proof: Awareness & Information Video on SLAPPs<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
18\/03\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
PRESS RELEASE: Athens, 18 March 2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
The Hellenic League for Human Rights and the investigative journalism team The Manifold, as part of the “SLAPP Proof” project, are releasing today an awareness and information video about abusive SLAPP lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\nWatch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Watch the video and learn how SLAPP lawsuits restrict the right to freedom of expression and access to information while discouraging public participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n DEMOCRACY WITH NO AIR: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece Today<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
On Tuesday 4 February, a Press Conference on the current state of the Rule of Law in Greece was successfully held at the Athens Bar Association with a significant turnout. <\/b>The event was organised by the independent organisations <\/span>Greek Council for Refugees<\/b> (GCR), <\/span>Hellenic League for Human Rights<\/b> (HLHR), <\/span>HIAS Greece<\/b>, <\/span>Homo Digitalis<\/b>, <\/span>Refugee Support Aegean<\/b> (RSA), <\/span>Reporters United<\/b>, <\/span>Solomon<\/b>, and <\/span>Vouliwatch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n STRUGGLE FOR ACCOUNTABILIT: The State of the Rule of Law in Greece<\/a>\n \n \n <\/h3>\n \n 04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
04\/02\/2025<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n \n \n The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
The annual report of the European Commission on the state of the Rule of Law is interpreted by the Greek Government as a positive recognition of its policies and actions\u2014a fact that, however, appears to be in stark contradiction with the observations and concerns expressed by international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the country\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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