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Activists and members of the Greek diaspora standing in solidarity with refugees and advocating for the humane and just treatment of migrants and asylum seekers in Greece.

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As we mourn the loss of Justice Ginsburg, we continue to remember and celebrate her legacy. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, lovingly known as RBG, dedicated her life to fighting for equality both on the bench and in the courtroom. As a daughter of immigrants, G

Refugee Resettlement is under threat in the United States. The Trump Administration has continually rolled back immigrant and refugee rights, and has made efforts to block refugee resettlement in the US. While we are witnessing the highest levels of

The refugee crisis in Greece first prompted international attention in 2015 when nearly 1 million refugees arrived on the Mediterranean shores over the course of a few short months. The Greek islands were quickly overwhelmed, and lacked the adequate

“In the first place, we don’t like to be called ‘refugees.’” — Hannah Arendt
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Hannah Arendt’s now immortal essay, “We Refugees” eloquently conveys the tensions that characterize the refugee ide

On September 8, massive fires broke out and have since destroyed the Moria refugee camp in Lesvos, the largest camp in Europe. Now, over 12,000 refugees have been left stranded inLesvos.

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Pictured: Makeshift Greek refugee camp in Piraeus (1922)
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On September 14, we commemorate and remember the genocide of the Greeks in Asia Minor by the Turkish state.

It’s estimated that the genocide took the lives of 1,000,000 Greeks, 1,

Philoxenia translates from the Greek word φιλοξενία to “friend of the stranger,” but the meaning goes far deeper. Philoxenia encompasses hospitality, compassion, friendship, and is fundamental

Launching: Project Philoxenia! Project Philoxenia is a grassroots initiative working to mobilize members and descendants of the Greek diaspora to stand in solidarity with refugees in Greece. As immigrants and expats ourselves, we have the unique oppo