18.03.2026

The Aegean NGO network published their monitoring report on closed controlled facilities on the Greek islands.

English

26.02.2026

The provision of cash assistance to asylum seekers in Greece must resume immediately

English

24.02.2026

Ensuring protection for unaccompanied children from Ukraine in Europe

English

05.02.2026

Detention of unaccompanied minors in Poland

Polish

08.02.2026

The Aegean NGO Network releases a briefing regarding the tightening restrictions on NGO operations.

English

25.10.2025

The Aegean NGO network published an update on living conditions and access to rights for residents of the Closed Control Access Centres (CCACs) on Lesvos, Samos, Chios and Leros.

English

06.10.2025

ELIL, together with 19 other NGOs in Greece, signed a joint letter to raise awareness about the new age assessment procedure for minors.

Greek

02.10.2025

The CCBE wrote a letter in support of all lawyers working in the field of migration and asylum.

English

12.09.2025

The CNB (Conseil National des Barreaux) releases a resolution regarding the threats to the right to asylum in Greece and Poland.

English

03.09.2025

The CCBE (Council of Bar and Law Societies of Europe) responds to the EU Civil Society strategy, mentioning particularly the current state of civil space for lawyers working in migration in Greece (p. 5).

English

25.08.2025

Targeting and intimidation of civil society organisations providing legal support to persons denied access to asylum in Greece

English

10.08.2025

Guardianship of Unaccompanied Foreign Minors in Six European Countries - Fact Sheet 2

English

16.07.2025

The unlawful suspension of access to asylum in Greece must be immediately withdrawn

English

26.03.2025

Guardianship of Unaccompanied Foreign Minors in Six European Countries - Fact Sheet 1

English

21.11.2024

Reducing Risks in Uncertainty

English

14.11.2024

Statement of I/NGOs in response to the Migration Strategy in Poland and in support of the right to international protection

English

01.11.2024

Put an end to the disruption of interpretation services still undermining asylum seekers’ rights in Greece

English

01.07.2024

We contributed to a THEMIS competition submission for the European Judicial Training Network, featuring case studies on gender-based violence among asylum seekers in Greece.

17.06.2024

ELIL participated to ECRE's annual conference, hosting a table in the world cafe session, organised by KIND.

English

04.03.2024

The EU Must Provide Future-Proof Solutions for People Displaced from Ukraine

English

07.02.2024

Joint Letter regarding the LGBTQI+ Situation in Greece

English

19.10.2023

Joint Letter regarding the lack of mainland data

Greek

09.10.2023

36 organisations welcome EU decision to extend temporary protection for refugees fleeing Ukraine

English

08.09.2022

Agreeing on the Instrumentalisation Regulation will be the Final Blow to a COMMON European Asylum System (CEAS) in Europe

English

28.08.2022

Letter of the Situation of LGBTQI+ Asylum Seekers in Greece

English

05.07.2022

Joint statement on the rights of Unaccompanied Children applying for asylum

Greek

08.03.2022

Greece arbitrarily deems Turkey a “safe third country” in flagrant violation of rights

English

02.03.2022

Statement of concern over the imposition of a fee for the 2nd subsequent application for international protection and any that follow.

English

28.12.2021

ELIL Board Calls on EU to Guarantee Meaningful Access to Legal Assistance

English

08.12.2021

Leading human rights groups call for renewed commitment to solidarity and action to protect children in migration at EU borders

English

05.11.2021

Relocation from Greece: Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead.

English

05.10.2021

25 humanitarian organisations and NGOs urge EU leaders to “provide a lifeline” to Afghan refugees at the Forum on providing protection for Afghans at risk.

English

16.09.2021

Joint Statement – The EU cannot shirk its responsibilities towards Afghans in need of international protection.

English

07.09.2021

Walling Off Welcome: New reception facilities in Greece reinforce a policy of refugee containment and exclusion.

English

25.08.2021

Joint Statement: Current Priorities for an EU Response to the Situation in Afghanistan.

English

14.06.2021

Greece deems Turkey “safe”, but refugees are not.

English

27.01.2021

Advancing Protection for Unaccompanied Children in Europe by Strengthening Legal Assistance.

English

11.01.2021

Legal actors express concerns regarding the lack of state-provided legal aid for asylum applicants on Lesvos.

English

08.12.2020

ELIL and other legal NGOs issue a joint statement on the concerning conditions under which asylum interviews are being conducted and continued obstacles to accessing legal assistance.

English

20.11.2020

Putting children’s rights at the heart of decision-making in cases involving children on the move: gathering momentum in Europe.

English

17.09.2020

Following the fire which destroyed Moria camp, European Lawyers in Lesvos joined other legal organisations in calling for a suspension of asylum procedures on Lesvos

English