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Humanitarian Work is not a Crime
Tommy Olsen, founder of the Aegean Boat Report, was arrested in Norway at Greece's request on charges including smuggling -despite lacking credible evidence. Human Rights Watch calls this a misuse of the European Arrest Warrant to expand Greece's crackdown on migrant rights defenders.
Helping people in crisis is not a crime. Authorities must stop targeting humanitarian workers.
#FreeHumanitarians – A Win Against the Criminalization of Humanitarian Aid Workers
A reflection of the accquital of 24 humanitarian aid workers, criminalized in 2018. A celebration and a reminder: we must remain vigilant and continue to collectively work to uphold our human values.
#FreeHumanitarians
Where Strength Begins: A Day with Unaccompanied Girls at Shapiro Shelter
A snapshot from the Empowerment Self Defense workshop at the Shapiro Shelter, an unaccompanied minor shelters for refugee girls in Greece.
Claude, the facilitator, as well as Gelly and Rania from the ministry - together and empowered after the class.
3 Islands – 2 Dedicated Women – 1 Van
Tatjana Brandner reflects on the EmpowerVan Tour in summer 2025, and shines a light of some of the lived moments.
My Heart Cries For Freedom
A reflection on the current state of the world, by our founder Claude Jonkmans.
A call to action and solidarity as our heart cries for freedom.