For World Refugee Week, join Europe Must Act, Samos Advocacy Collective, Intereuropean Human Aid Association, Minority Rights Group International and Irida Women’s Center for two evenings of films and panel debates centring the voices of people who are seeking sanctuary in Europe. The events will culminate in the first public discussion of new research into camp conditions on Samos, undertaken by displaced people who live there.

Over two nights, Europe Must Act's Raising Voices project will screen short testimonies by refugees and asylum seekers, sharing their experiences in their own words. The screenings will be followed by panel discussions with displaced people, activists and MEPs. We believe that decision making about migration and asylum policy should involve displaced people and grassroots groups working on Europe’s borders. If you agree, please join us at one or all of our Raising Voices events.

🎬Our second event focuses on “Conditions in the camps and Choosing Alternatives”. Next to the video screenings, we have invited Samos Advocacy Collective, who work with refugees in Samos. It will be the first time they present a new research into camp conditions, undertaken by displaced people who live there. We will hear an account of the emerging situation on the Greek mainland, where authorities have begun building walls around refugee camps.

We’re looking forward to a vivid conversation and invite you to share your thoughts and ask your questions during the Q&A.

👉 Europe Must Act is a grassroots movement of thousands of people calling on the EU to offer a humane welcome to people seeking sanctuary. Visit us at: https://www.europemustact.org/raisingvoices