This third article in a series written by a short-term ESC at OCC Greece, focuses on the route from Turkey to Greece which is used as a gateway into the EU.
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Staying in Turkey
The second article in our series written by a short-term ESC at OCC Greece analyses the role of the state of Turkey as a transition point for migration towards Western Europe.
Nea Kavala camp residents: their contexts in the Middle East
In this article written by one of our short-term ESC in OCC Greece, we examine the different contexts in the home countries of the people living in Nea Kavala camp.
Crete and Gavdos: the possibility of a new smuggling route and the hypocrisy behind migration agreements
Historically, boats that leave Libya generally have gone to Italy. However, during the past months, more and more ships from the North African country have reached Greece, in the two islands of Crete and Gavdos.
Once again, the agreements so-called “deterrents” are only increasing injustice at the borders.
The externalisation of EU borders: The imperative need for intercultural interaction
In this article, and linked to our previous one about externalisation of EU borders, we show how the importance of intercultural interaction within Europe through our project “INTEgreat”.
The EU’s externalisation of border control policies
As the European Union signs more and more migration deals with countries outside of the Schengen area and of Europe, we reflect upon the effect of this externalisation of EU borders.
Read the TOCL Newsletter #4
TOCL (‘Translation of Cultural Language’) is a European project coordinated by Open Cultural Center. It combines culture and language learning to facilitate the inclusion of migrant and refugee communities into local communities.
Analysis of a ‘borderzone’: the case study of Polykastro and its surrounding area
Polykastro can be seen as both a symbol of hope and a site of repression for different individuals. Local citizens, asylum seekers, humanitarian NGOs, and tourists experience this ‘borderzone’ in distinct ways, as it serves as both a ‘marker of belonging’ for local citizens and a ‘site of becoming’ for asylum seekers.
Women in Nea Kavala Camp: voices of resilience
In refugee camps like the one in Nea Kavala, Northern Greece, the condition of women is often eclipsed, unheard. But despite the daily challenges and struggles, their lives and experiences tell stories of resilience.
OCC publishes a “Best Practice Report” for the project “DownToEarth”
The 29th of February 2024 marked the last day of the European project Youth4All! Thanks to this project we have learned more about the inclusion of migrants and refugees in…
