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GNCHR National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) meeting with the UN Working Group for Arbitrary Detention (Athens, 2.12.2019). The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will carry out an official visit to Greece from 2 to 13 December 2019, to assess the country's situation regarding deprivation of liberty.  

  

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Professor Maria Gavouneli, President of the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR), talking about the work of the NHRI in combatting forced labour and human trafficking (ENNHRI Annual Conference, Brussels 14.11.2019). Watch the video

 

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Annual Conference of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions - ENNHRI (Brussels 14 November 2019). The Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) represented by its President Professor Maria Gavouneli. 

 

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GNCHR at the International Conference on Protection of Rights of the Migrant Workers (Kathmandu, Nepal, 12-14 November 2019), a conference gathering more than 100 migration experts from National Human Rights Institutions, international organisations, states, civil society organisations and academia. GNCHR legal officer Eva Tzavala represented the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) at the Conference and presented its Oral Statement.

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GNCHR Statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants (Mexico City, 12 &13 November 2019). The Statement was delivered by GNCHR legal officer Dr. Anna - Irene Baka. 

 

 

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 Press Release: Racist Violence Recording Network expresses concern over xenophobic reactions against refugees

  

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Statement by the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) to the UN Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises global consultation on the role of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in facilitating access to remedy for business related human rights abuses

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GNCHR's Recommendations on Refugee Protection 

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Announcement: The GNCHR on the unsettling situation in the Eastern Aegean islands and the recent asylum developments

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Greek National Commission for Human Rights - Information relevant to the implementation of the Convention against Torture - Submission to the UN Committee against Torture in response to the List of Issues with regard to the Report of Greece

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Maria Gavouneli elected as the new President of the GNCHR

Vice Presidents Yiannis Ioannidis and Ellie Varchalama on the new Board

 

 

 

 

 

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Announcement of the resignation of the President of the Greek National Commission for Human Rights, George Stavropoulos

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GNCHR participation at the Global Alliance of National Human Rights’ Institutions (GANHRI) 2019 Annual Conference, 4-7 March, Geneva, Palais des Nations. The GNCHR is being represented by the GNCHR’s First Vice President, Prof. Maria Gavouneli, and the GNCHR’s Legal Officer, Ms Eva Tzavala.

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GNCHR participation at the European Network of National Human Rights’ Institutions’ (ENNHRI) Legal Working Group, 25-26 February, hosted by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC). The GNCHR was represented by the GNCHR’s Legal Officer, Dr Anna Irene Baka. 

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GNCHR adopts the Mytilini Declaration for the Dignified Treatment of all the Missing and Deceased Persons and their Families as a consequence of Migrant Journeys

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The GNCHR recognising the importance of the UN Expert’s Guiding Principles on Human Rights Impact Assessments of Economic Reforms (14.2.2019)

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Translation of 2 new ECtHR factshees

Συνοδευόμενοι ανήλικοι μετανάστες υπό κράτηση / Accompanied migrant minors in detention

Ασυνόδευτοι ανήλικοι μετανάστες υπό κράτηση / Unaccompanied migrant minors in detention 

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Statement: GNCHR Statement on complaints regarding informal push-backs at the region of Evros (29.11.2018)

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Human Rights Education 

First Cycle of GNCHR Seminars

Invitation to the GNCHR Seminars [in Greek language]

GNCHR Seminars Program [in Greek language]

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National Human Rights Institutions' (NHRIs') important role in promoting and protecting the rights of Human Rights Defenders

See ENNHRI's Video

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General Assembly & Annual Conference

24-25th October 2018

Athens, Greece

• ENNHRI Chair Statement at the Conclusion of Annual Conference in Athens, Greece
• General Assembly agenda
• Annual Conference agenda and concept note
• Annual Conference press release
• GANHRI Marrakech Declaration: Expanding the civic space and promoting and protecting human rights defenders, with a specific focus on women: The role of national human rights institutions
• New ENNHRI publication: National Human Rights Institutions and Human Rights Defenders: Enabling human rights and democratic space in Europe
• Article on European NHRIs’ contributions at GANHRI conference in Marrakesh

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Statement: The GNCHR expresses its deep concerns about the situation in the Reception Centers of the Eastern Aegean islands and, especially, of Moria in Lesvos (15.10.2018)

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ECtHR, Chowdury and others v. Greece:

Recommendations for the full compliance of the Greek State with the ECtHR judgment (27.8.2018)

Press Release 

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Statement for the loss of Alice Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos (31.8.2018)

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New ECtHR's Factsheet translated in Greek (August 2018)

Δουλεία, ειλωτεία και αναγκαστική εργασία / Slavery, servitude and forced labour

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The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights at the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (25.6.2018)

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GNCHR Observations on the draft law of the Ministry for Migration Policy with regard to the amendment of asylum procedures (7.5.2018) [Excerpts]

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New ECtHR's Factsheet translated in Greek (April 2018)

Αντίρρηση Συνείδησης / Consientious Objection

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Submission of the Annual Report 2017 of the Racist Violence Recording Network to the President of the Hellenic Parliament (19.4.2018)

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Presentation of the Annual Report 2017 of the Racist Violence Recording Network (28.3.2018)

• The Invitation to the Press Release is available here 
• The Press Release is available here 
• The Annual Report 2017 is available here

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The GNCHR translates in Greek the Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions (The Paris Principles) (22.3.2018)

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The GNCHR publishes a List of International and European Conventions on Human Rights (22.3.2018)

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GNCHR Statement [in Greek] on the need for effective protection of the freedom of artistic expression and creation (19.3.2018)

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Submission of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) on the draft Declaration of Copenhagen, in view of the preparation of the fifth conference on the reform of the Convention system (2018)

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GNCHR release for the meeting organized by the GNCHR on Tuesday, 20^th February 2018, for the hearing of national stakeholders regarding the Problems of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants (20.2.2018)

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New ECtHR's Factsheet translated in Greek (February 2018)

Ρητορική μίσους / Hate speech 

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Invitation of the GNCHR President to all stakeholders participating in the GNCHR to designate members

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GNCHR Report on the condition of Reception and Asylum system in GREECE

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15 January 2018: Meeting of the President of the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) Mr. Georgios Stavropoulos with the President and Members of the National Human Rights Committee of the State of Qatar, at the GNCHR premises.

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High Commissioner’s message, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, on Human Rights Day and the 70th anniversary of the UDHR

OHCHR’s campaign, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the UDHR 

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Presentation of the GNCHR 2016 annual report at the Greek Parliament (7.11.2017)

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Submission by the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) to the UN Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights, Professor Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky : Guidance on human rights impact assessments for economic reform policies (31.7.2017)