Letter on harmful practices against women

Dozens of civil society organizations, along with health professionals and academics have written to express their deep concern about the long delay in the publication of the European Commission’s Recommendation.
Call for the re-establishment of Anti-racism Intergroup

Joint statement from civil society organisations for the re-establishment of the Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup in the European Parliament.
Paving the way for an equality-centred policy cycle

It is vital that the EU continue to prioritize efforts to guarantee the founding values of equality and non-discrimination.
Letter of Concern for the Continuation of the PHILOS II

We express our concern with the termination of the refugee-oriented healthcare program PHILOS II and the results it is likely to produce.
Substantial equality in marriage & adoption

Contribution to the dialogue on the importance of recognising the rights of all and broadening the institutional arrangements for gender equality.
LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in Greece

The Diotima Centre co-signs letter about the protection of SOGIESC asylum seekers amidst a challenging asylum process.
On amendments to the law on domestic violence

Diotima Centre’s contribution to the consultation on the law on domestic violence.
25N | Gender-based violence is an everyday occurrence

We join our voice with feminist and women’s organisations on Saturday 25/11, 12.30am at Clafthmonos Square.
Call for the protection of civilians and children

The Diotima Centre co-signs a joint statement for the protection of children’s rights and an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Three years after Moria burned down

The Diotima Centre co-signs a joint statement for improving safety, security and protection for people on the move.
Reform of asylum law

Objections of civil society organizations to the reform of union asylum law.
The need to set up a body for gender equality

Strong concerns about the apparent devaluation of the central institutional body for gender equality.
Joint letter: Take sides against gender inequalities

The Initiative Against Femicides submits key demands for gender equality to the political parties ahead of the elections.
New Penal Code question the credibility of GBV victims

The assessment of the psychological state of the victims, before they testify, implicitly questions their ability to perceive and evaluate what happened to them.
Regulation in the field of migration and asylum

The sixty organizations discussed the final blow for a Common European Asylum System (CEAS) in the European Union.
Concerning about the LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in Greece

Joint letter to the Hellenic Ministry of Migration, highlighting particular concerns relating to the situation of LGBTQI+ asylum seekers.
These are femicides

The three recent femicides in just 48 hours are a devastating consequence of gender-based violence, and not a bolt from the blue.
New article in the Penal Code on “revenge pornography”

Despite this positive development, we express our concern about its inappropriate terminology, its misconceptions and its applicability.
Peace protest

Call for a pro-peace, anti-war demonstration, for a ceasefire in Ukraine, and the opening of negotiations with the participation of women.
No to war, to Ukraine or anywhere else

Feminist and women’s organizations and collectives in Athens call for a public protest against the war in Ukraine.
We defend feminist claims

Feminist struggles and claims have not only not ceased but are experiencing a lively bloom, internationally and in Greece.
Declaration of “Initiative against Feminicide”

Women’s organizations and collectives co-sign the declaration established for the recognition of the femicide as a sexist crime.
Immediate protection measures for all rape survivors

It is not enough to call on survivors to report. The state has a duty to ensure that the authorities act promptly and appropriately.
Initiative against femicide

The initiative is formed in order not to allow this debilitating phenomenon to continue without a reaction.
Joint letter to Pope Francis about refugees

Civil society organizations have sent a letter to Pope Francis regarding the refugee situation in view of his upcoming visit to Greece.
25N | We claim the right to a life without gender-based violence

We join our voice with feminist and women’s organisations and demand the inalienable right to a life free of abuse.
Petition for feminist asylum

More than 100 NGOs co-sign a Petition for an effective recognition of the specific grounds for asylum for women, girls and LGBTIQA+ people.
For the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

19 women’s organisations point out that gender-based violence is one of the most serious obstacles to achieving equality.
PR| Relocation from Greece: Lessons learnt and looking ahead

29 NGOs co-sign a Joint briefing paper calling the Greek government and EU to complete the current relocation scheme.
Press Statement | Are you eligible to eat?

28 organizations sign a joint press release requesting the food provision to people living in facilities, regardless of their legal status.
A call of protest and solidarity to the Afghan people and Afghan women

12 women’s organizations are calling for a protest rally in front of Parliament on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
The need to create a Safe Space for single women within the new facility in Samos

Thirteen civil society organizations express their concern about the lack of provision of safe living space for single women or single mothers with their children on the island of Samos.
Walling off welcome: New reception facilities in Greece reinforce a policy of refugee containment and exclusion

45 NGOs and civil society groups urge the EU and the Greek government to abandon plans to dramatically restrict the movement of people in refugee camps.
Solidarity with the Afghan people and women

We ask the European and Greek governments to welcome as many Afghan refugees as they can to the respective embassies.
Comments on the National Action Plan Gender Equality

The Diotima Center submits its comments on the National Action Plan for Gender Equality 2021-2025.
A big setback in integration: The cut in aid to asylum seekers

It is estimated that up to 25,000 asylum seekers have managed to find a house themselves, thanks to financial aid.
Greece deems Turkey “safe”, but refugees are not

Turkey does not provide international protection of the Geneva Convention to persons applying for international protection from non-European countries.
Memorandum on ILO Convention 190

ILO Convention 190 deals with the elimination of violence and harassment in the workplace and other related matters.
Joint note on the European Commission proposal on border control

The 23 organizations we work with in Greece express serious concerns about elements of the proposed control regulation.
Appeal to withdraw co-custody bill

81 Civil Society organizations from Greece and abroad co-sign a joint letter for the co-custody bill.
Family law and refugees – survivors

Family law reform puts mothers and children with a refugee profile, who experience domestic violence, at risk.
Diotima Centre for draft law on family law

We request the initiation of a dialogue with the scientific community, women’s organizations, etc. for the reformation of family law.
Call for support: Gender-based violence in art education

The Diotima Center co-signed her*dissent’s call for support to eliminate gender-based violence in art education.
The autonomy of state bodies is necessary for gender equality

We consider it necessary to strengthen horizontal public policies for gender equality with human resources and assets.
Refugees in Greece: risk of homelessness and destitution for thousands during winter

A joint statement is signed by 73 Civil Society organizations highlighting the risk of homelessness faced by thousands of refugees.
The Diotima Center for co-custody

The Diotima Center is positioned in the dialogue that has opened up about co-custody and the incomplete reform of family law.
For the arrests of feminists on 25N

Twelve feminist organizations are calling for the withdrawal of charges against the feminists who participated in symbolic actions for 25N.
Save dignity, save PIKPA and Kara Tepe

More than 160 organizations urge the Greek authorities to repeal their decision to terminate the operations of PIKPA and Kara Tepe.
Solidarity gathering in support of PIKPA

Civil Society organizations, including the Diotima Center, calling on “the Greek authorities to review the PIKPA evacuation order.
GBV survivors in Lesvos exposed to the violence of the perpetrators

A large number of women, including survivors of gender-based violence, lack even this minimal but necessary condition of protection.