This article examines the role of natural mentors in facilitating the transition of unaccompanied immigrant minors from state care to independent living. The authors explore how natural mentors—adults who spontaneously develop supportive relationships with youth—provide emotional support, guidance, and access to social networks, thereby strengthening the social support and social capital available to these young […]
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The “other” in the classroom: versions of the child-student in contemporary Greek cinema. Exploring the world of the child
This paper explores how versions of one role, the child-student, are represented in contemporary Greek cinema. It analyses the films The Fisherman by Dimitris Spyrou, The Canary Bike by Dimitris Stavrakas, and The Light That Goes Out by Vassilis Douros. The common thread in all three films is the representation of the child-student as “other”. […]
Contemporary graphic novels about war conflicts. An educational proposal for the cultivation of intercultural culture
As a space of contact between identity and otherness, the authors proposed the creation of a reading network consisting of graphic novels, with war conflicts as a common thread. Through them, students can learn about the history of war, refugees, migration and the (pan)human relationships that are created in these conditions. This article traces those […]
Access to health services for refugees in Greece: lessons on inequalities
Over the past years, Eastern Greek islands have been entry points for (mainly Syrian) refugees coming to Europe. However, the Greek healthcare system has been inadequate, lacking equity of access. Volunteers have been providing care under hard conditions at refugee camps. Refugees face common health issues such as communicable diseases, trauma-related injuries, and mental health […]
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“When I Am a President of Guinea”: Resettled Refugees Traversing Education in Search of a Future
This article explores how resettled refugees’ aspirations cultivated through education collide with post-schooling realities. We find that post-graduation barriers of financial insecurity, housing insecurity, violence and discrimination, and lack of critical awareness of unequal opportunity structures stand in the way of resettlement aspirations. We discuss how teachers and schools might be re-tooled to equip refugee […]
Why is the new generation of Albanian immigrants in Greece losing their language?
The article explores the reasons behind the weakening or loss of the Albanian language among the second generation of Albanian migrants in Greece. Through a sociolinguistic and educational lens, it examines the roles of schooling, family practices, and social prejudice in shaping language attitudes and choices. The shift toward the Greek language emerges as both […]
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Migrant domestic workers in the city and the neighbourhood. The case of Kipseli
This study examines the role of migrant domestic workers in shaping the social and spatial dynamics of the Kypseli neighborhood in Athens. Using qualitative research methods, it analyzes their everyday practices, interactions with the local population, and strategies of integration into the urban fabric. The study highlights the challenges faced by migrant women in the […]
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Inventing “traffickers” – The second whip of Greek immigration policy
The article refers to the way the Greek state uses the term “trafficker” to justify stricter practices and restrictions in the management of migration. It analyses how Greek authorities and international organisations have targeted traffickers, creating an image of an enemy that negatively affects refugees and migrants. The Greek government celebrates its alleged war against […]
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“We are the ones they come to when nobody can help”: Afghan smugglers’ perceptions of themselves and their communities
This paper analyses smugglers’ perceptions of themselves and their relationships with their communities in Afghanistan. Through interviews with 23 smugglers across three Afghan sites, the study focuses on micro-level dynamics, examining how smugglers see their roles in society and how these perceptions have evolved. The paper highlights that smuggling networks have a long-standing and respected […]