As you read in the section “News from the Community Centre”, we unfortunately had to make the decision to offer a more limited selection at OHF. But to be able to do even that, we need your help. We have designed wonderful postcards which you can now buy in Switzerland and Germany. With each card …
read moreSupport the recommendations for the Members of the European Parliament on how they should improve the situation for refugees and migrants in Greece: read, share and spead the word about the joint NGO Briefing
read moreFor our supporters from Switzerland: The collection of signatures for the Frontex referendum has begun. We demand: No money for human rights violations! Please sign the referendum. Violence, misery and death have become a sad daily routine at the EU’s external borders. Refugees from war zones are beaten up, robbed and sent back. Frontex plays …
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Once again, the coverage of the situation for refugees at the EU external border has disappeared from the majority of the media. Therefore, we want to give an insight into the situation on Lesvos and inform about how the OHF has adapted to the current situation. We look forward to seeing many familiar and new …
read moreOver the years we have had many incredible helpers and visitors from Afghanistan. The news coming from Afghanistan these past weeks have been extremely distressing to both see and hear. We all can do something, to help support Afghani people, both in Afghanistan and where they may be resettled in these coming months. The following …
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One Happy Family has always been able to continue its activities thanks to all of you! You were making all of this possible by supporting us with your thoughts and following our activities, but also by donating. After this chaotic year that we all experienced, the Community Centre is finally back to being its vibrant …
read moreKeep a close eye on the EU’s current negotiations of the Pact on Migration and Asylum. Switzerland is also taking part.
read moreThank you to everyone that completed our newsletter survey last month! One of the biggest points of feedback is ‘how people can help/be involved’, particularly at the moment, when people cannot travel to Lesvos. We are currently putting together a guide of different ways to support safe migration in Europe, and how to get involved …
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Keep an eye on FrontexSwitzerland is part of Frontex. Since 2011, we have contributed with people and money. We should use our voice within Frontex to make the concerns about illegal pushbacks heard and demand consequences: the stepping down of Fabrice Leggeri, Director of Frontex. He blocks external investigations, regardless of the evidence presented by …
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