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Introductory remarks
Democratic Lawyers of Switzerland: The Democratic Lawyers of Switzerland (Demokratische Jurist*innen Schweiz, DJS) is an association of lawyers in Switzerland and a member of the European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH). Founded in 1978, DJS focuses on access to justice for all. To this day, DJS unites jurists and lawyers who are committed to the development of constitutional rights, the fight against the abuse of power, and solidarity with those excluded in and through law and politics in Switzerland and beyond.
Legal Centre Lesvos: The Legal Centre Lesvos AMKE (LCL) is a civil non-profit organisation registered in Greece and previously operative as a restricted fund under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund (UK). Since August 2016, LCL has provided free and individual legal information, assistance, and representation to migrants who arrived to the Greek island of Lesvos, where the main office is based. This legal assistance and representation is offered in matters of asylum and migration law as well as criminal law, including both criminal defence and the submission of criminal complaints against e.g. Greek law enforcement officers implicated in border violence. Relatedly, LCL is documenting human rights violations and engaging in advocacy as well as international litigation in an effort to hold the Greek government, Member States of the European Union, and European institutions to account for these documented violations. In addition, LCL advocates for equal access to safe and legal routes of migration in Greece, Europe, and globally. LCL has been a member organisation of ELDH since 2023, of Migreurop since 2024, and the Border Violence Monitoring Network (BVMN) since 2025.
Samos Volunteers: Samos Volunteers (SV) has been active in Greece since 2016, providing vital support to the displaced community on Samos island. SV operates two community centers offering informal language classes, CV assistance, psychosocial activities, and emergency non-food item (NFI) distribution. Through the provision of safe spaces, collaboration, and dignified initiatives like a free clothing shop, SV’s mission is to empower individuals and foster autonomy. Guided by community volunteers and international volunteers, SV aims to constantly adapt to evolving needs, bridging gaps in human rights provision and advocating for justice at the Turkish-Greek border.