ECOSYSTEM

strEngthening PubliC AuthOritieS’ capacitY to reSpond to inTersEctional discrimination through Multi-agency coalitions

ECOSYSTEM for a society without discrimination.

GA number: 101144484

Funded by: CERV Duration: 30/09/2024-29/09/2026


Challenge

Although the EU directive on the support of victims of crime has been incorporated into Greek law since 2017 (Law 4478/2017), the access of victims of racist crimes to services and to protection status needs further strengthening.

The Greek national legal framework requires the establishment of an effective referral mechanism by the competent authorities, for the coordination of the support system for victims of racist crimes, the mapping of services and actors at central, regional and local level as well as their inclusion in that mechanism.

Following the successful drafting and implementation of the 1st National Action Plan against Racism and Intolerance (2020-2023), the Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs will work together with the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (member of NCRI) and KMOP to prepare the ground for the drafting of the 2nd National Action Plan against Racism and Intolerance (2024-2027).

Innovation

ECOSYSTEM aspires to enhance the capacity of National Authorities in Greece to fight against intolerance, racism and multiple and intersectional discriminations. Through a participatory, multi-disciplinary and inter-agency approach, the project aims to eliminate gaps and shortcomings in the anti-discrimination response of the State and will strengthen the collaboration between Public Authorities and Civil Society by focusing on three mutually-connected pillars:

  • enhancing victims’ access to information and services through a platform in 10 languages
  • improving the skills of Public Servants and the capacities of the National Council against Racism and Intolerance
  • Raising awareness among the general public through a National Awareness Raising Campaign

Action

A desk research that will be seconded by a survey of a diverse sample of 1,000 people (different age groups, genders, socio-economic background) and interviews with at least 10 key stakeholders, aims to provide the necessary information on the current state of affairs regarding the implementation of the 1st National Action Plan to combat racism and intolerance. The data collected will be analysed in the National Report highlighting main areas for capacity improvement and gaps that need to be filled and will fuel the drafting process of the 2nd National Action Plan against Racism and Intolerance.

Taking into consideration the National Report on the current conditions, the meetings from the consultation workshops with key stakeholders, the technical preparation through the expertise provided and the input by the Ministries / Institutions, the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family will draft the zero draft of the 2nd National Action Plan against Racism and Intolerance.

Victims, survivors, or individuals at risk—especially those from marginalized or oppressed groups who are often targeted due to their (perceived) identity (e.g., LGBTQI+, migrants, etc.)—will be able to access a platform designed to provide essential information.

The platform will include:
a) details about available services, and
b) information about their rights.

It will be available online in 10 languages: Greek, English, French, Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Albanian, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience.

The campaign aims to raise awareness among the general public and stakeholders about the importance of equality. It will specifically address various target groups and communities that experience discrimination and racism, ensuring their inclusion in the campaign’s messaging.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Project Partners

KMOP, Greece
Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, Greece, (Coordinator)
National Commission for Human Rights, Greece

 

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