CRIBS International

08/06/2026

No one should need courage to understand their rights.

✖️ Abel saw his asylum claim rejected because of an administrative error.
✅ With support from a legal NGO in the Stand In The Gap coalition, he appealed the decision and was finally recognised as a refugee.

👉 Across Europe, people on the move are left to navigate complex procedures without the support they need. These gaps lead to people being denied the protection they deserve.

Stand In The Gap. Help fund support that makes a difference for people on the move across Europe.

From June 15th to June 30th. Be ready.

06/06/2026

Join the Stand In The Gap coalition this to hear from a panel of experts and NGO representatives about the reality for asylum seekers and refugees in Europe today.
What was promised to refugees and asylum seekers in international conventions?
What does the reality for refugees in Europe currently look like?
What is the path forward to bridge the gap between what’s been promised and the reality today?
with us as we address these questions and rethink what Courage means in the context of displacement. We’ll cover topics like access to safety, housing and healthcare, and the EU’s new Pact on Migration & Asylum.
🗓️ Tuesday 16th June
🕓 4pm BST, 5pm CEST
📍 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Register to attend via the link in bio
This online panel is the first of a series of events brought to you by the Stand In The Gap coalition between 16th-30th June - stay tuned for more information!

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

No one should have to be brave to be safe.

This Refugee Week 2026, the theme is 'Courage'. But courage shouldn't be the prerequisite for basic rights. The 1951 Refugee Convention promised rights to healthcare, to legal protection, to learn, to work. 75 years later, this promise is broken all across Europe, with the EU Pact on Migration coming in power in two weeks only widening the gap.

People seeking safety are forced into acts of extraordinary courage from understanding legal papers to opening a bank account in a new language. These should be ordinary acts, requiring nothing exceptional.

This is the gap. This is where we stand. In the space between what was promised and what exists.

Stand in the Gap is a coalition of 14 humanitarian organisations working across Europe to bridge this gap with solidarity, from material aid and safe shelters to legal support and healthcare.

Our goal is to raise €75,000 between 15th-30th June, marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a reminder of a broken promise we are determined to uphold.

Choose solidarity over division. Fight against the politics of fear. Stand in the Gap with us.

Stay tuned for more. Launching 15th June.

15/05/2026

In April, thanks to your support, CRIBS International kept going steady in supporting refugee families through housing, healthcare access. As time goes by, we see our organization grow steady to support people in everyday life. We want to keep being a safe harbour for people arriving in Greece. Follow along not to lose any updates on our organisation! 💜
Help us be a safe harbour for people seeking safety! Donate here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/housing-and-support-for-refugee-mothers-and-newborns/



Τον Απρίλιο, χάρη στη στήριξή σας, η CRIBS International συνέχισε αδιάκοπα να υποστηρίζει οικογένειες προσφύγων μέσω της παροχής στέγης και της πρόσβασης στην υγειονομική περίθαλψη. Με την πάροδο του χρόνου, βλέπουμε τον οργανισμό μας να αναπτύσσεται σταθερά, ώστε να στηρίζει τους ανθρώπους στην καθημερινότητά τους. Θέλουμε να συνεχίσουμε να αποτελούμε ένα ασφαλές καταφύγιο για όσους φτάνουν στην Ελλάδα. Ακολουθήστε μας για να μην χάσετε καμία ενημέρωση σχετικά με τον οργανισμό μας!

Βοηθήστε μας να είμαστε ένα ασφαλές καταφύγιο για όσους αναζητούν ασφάλεια! Κάντε δωρεά εδώ: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/housing-and-support-for-refugee-mothers-and-newborns/

15/05/2026

Frontex confirms: Greek Coast Guard actions likely violated the right to life

For years, survivors have spoken about violence at sea.
For years, Aegean Boat Report has documented it.

They were ignored.

Now Frontex confirms it, again.

In a Serious Incident Report into a deadly operation on 3 April 2025 off Lesvos, Frontex’s Fundamental Rights Officer concludes that the actions of the Greek Coast Guard crew “likely violated the migrants’ right to life.”

The EU’s own border agency is pointing directly at the Greek Coast Guard.

The facts are not unclear:

• 31 people from Syria and Afghanistan on a small inflatable
• A Greek patrol vessel circles the boat twice at close range
• Survivors report the boat is attacked with sticks or even a “harpoon”
• The hull is torn open
• People are thrown into the sea
• Seven people die, including a child

And still, the response is denial.

Greek authorities claim the boat was already sinking.

Frontex does not support that version.
Instead, it states clearly that the dangerous maneuvers of the Coast Guard crew are likely responsible for the deaths.

And it doesn’t stop there:

• Greek authorities refused to answer key questions
• Frontex calls for strict sanctions at all levels of command
• Investigations lead nowhere
• No real accountability follows

This is not a failure of information.

This is a failure of will.

It is what happens when violence at sea is tolerated, covered up, and repeated.

The same pattern appears again and again.

On 3 February 2026 off Chios, at least 15 people died after a collision with a Greek patrol vessel. Survivors describe a sudden approach with a blinding spotlight before impact. Autopsies show severe head and brain injuries.

At the same time, Frontex confirms:
• Cameras are systematically not used during these operations
• Investigations into the Coast Guard lead nowhere

The truth is now undeniable:

Those responsible for violence at sea walk free.

While at the same time, those who document it are being targeted, criminalised, and threatened into silence.

This is the real scandal.

Not just what is happening in the Aegean —
but how it is allowed to continue.

The pattern is clear:

People die.
Authorities deny.
Evidence disappears.
No one is held accountable.

And the focus shifts —
away from those responsible —
towards those exposing it.

This is how impunity is protected.

Now even the EU’s own watchdog confirms what has been happening.

And still—nothing changes.

https://www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1199473.unglueck-vor-lesbos-frontex-bericht-sieht-schuld-bei-griechischer-kuestenwache.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaARm70dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe4i3DOUKqvxjsURchYbTCKIlEMQnfKDHILVYfOzOg-LpK07Rzo8apDrtWoG8_aem_AxUeYDyBu9f5Sow_rRldaA

10/05/2026

In Athens, working alongside refugee women and mothers, we witness a reality that is impossible to ignore. Every day we hear stories of courage, loss, resilience, and survival. They remind us how fragile safety can be, and how powerful women are in the face of unimaginable hardship.
This Mother’s Day, we honor the strength of women and families who refused to give up, who kept moving forward, and who found the courage to share their stories. But listening is not enough. Action matters.
Every day, CRIBS International stands beside refugee women and mothers seeking safety, dignity, and a future for themselves and their children. If these stories moved you, don’t remain on the sidelines. Stand with us. Support our work and help us continue providing vital support on the ground. 

Here is the link to donate: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/housing-and-support-for-refugee-mothers-and-newborns/ 



  Στην Αθήνα, δουλεύοντας δίπλα σε γυναίκες πρόσφυγες και μητέρες, γινόμαστε μάρτυρες μιας πραγματικότητας που είναι αδύνατο να αγνοήσουμε. Κάθε μέρα ακούμε ιστορίες θάρρους, απώλειας, ανθεκτικότητας και επιβίωσης. Μας θυμίζουν πόσο εύθραυστη μπορεί να είναι η ασφάλεια και πόσο δυνατές είναι οι γυναίκες μπροστά σε αδιανόητες δυσκολίες.
Αυτή την Ημέρα της Μητέρας, τιμάμε τη δύναμη των γυναικών και των οικογενειών που αρνήθηκαν να τα παρατήσουν, που συνέχισαν να προχωρούν μπροστά και που βρήκαν το θάρρος να μοιραστούν τις ιστορίες τους. Όμως, το να ακούμε δεν αρκεί. Η δράση έχει σημασία.
Κάθε μέρα, η CRIBS International στέκεται στο πλευρό των γυναικών και των μητέρων προσφύγων που αναζητούν ασφάλεια, αξιοπρέπεια και ένα μέλλον για τον εαυτό τους και τα παιδιά τους. Αν αυτές οι ιστορίες σας συγκίνησαν, μην παραμείνετε αμέτοχοι. Σταθείτε στο πλευρό μας. Υποστηρίξτε το έργο μας και βοηθήστε μας να συνεχίσουμε να παρέχουμε ζωτική υποστήριξη επιτόπου.
Εδώ είναι ο σύνδεσμος για να κάνετε δωρεά: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/housing-and-support-for-refugee-mothers-and-newborns/

07/05/2026

On April 3rd, for our community space activity, CRIBS International stepped into a truly moving and immersive experience at the “Handle with Care” exhibition. Set within a beautifully worn, almost forgotten house, its aged walls transformed into a canvas of stories, the space itself felt alive, blending raw authenticity with artistic intention.
This EU-funded initiative, spanning multiple countries including France and Italy, goes far beyond fashion. Led by an NGO dedicated to supporting refugee communities, the project offers tailoring training that not only builds skills but opens pathways to employment. The exhibition brought these journeys to life.
Each piece on display carried weight, both literally and symbolically. Garments and decorations crafted from upcycled clothing, repurposed life vests and fragments of inflatable boats stood as powerful reminders of resilience and migration, transforming materials of survival into expressions of identity and creativity. Throughout the space, small posters introduced the tailors behind the work, sharing intimate glimpses into their lives and what tailoring means to them.
With soft lighting, carefully curated music, and thoughtful staging, the exhibition created a deeply atmospheric environment. It wasn’t just something to observe, it was something to feel.

05/05/2026

CRIBS INTERNATIONAL IS HIRING!

Are you committed to supporting refugee women and children?
Do you have experience in case management or working with refugee mothers, babies or other vulnerable groups?
Do you have strong organisational and problem-solving skills?
Are you able to work independently and as part of a small team?
Are you fluent in French and English?
Role: Case Manager – Refugee Women & Children (Female role only)
Location: Athens, Greece
Commitment: Minimum 12 months
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week, with occasional on-call responsibilities)
Application closing date: 19/05/2026
Start: Mid June 2026
To Apply please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience, availability, and motivation to: [email protected]
More info on the role on our website: https://cribsinternational.org/get-involved/

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Η CRIBS INTERNATIONAL ΠΡΟΣΛΑΜΒΑΝΕΙ!

Είστε αφοσιωμένοι στην υποστήριξη γυναικών και παιδιών προσφύγων;
Έχετε εμπειρία στη διαχείριση περιπτώσεων ή στη συνεργασία με μητέρες προσφύγων, βρέφη ή άλλες ευάλωτες ομάδες;
Διαθέτετε ισχυρές οργανωτικές ικανότητες και δεξιότητες επίλυσης προβλημάτων;
Είστε σε θέση να εργάζεστε τόσο ανεξάρτητα όσο και ως μέλος μιας μικρής ομάδας;
Μιλάτε άπταιστα γαλλικά και αγγλικά;
Θέση: Υπεύθυνος/η διαχείρισης υποθέσεων – Γυναίκες και παιδιά πρόσφυγες (μόνο για γυναίκες)
Τοποθεσία: Αθήνα, Ελλάδα
Διάρκεια απασχόλησης: Ελάχιστη 12 μήνες
Ωράριο: Πλήρης απασχόληση (35 ώρες/εβδομάδα, με περιστασιακές εφημερίες)
Καταληκτική ημερομηνία υποβολής αιτήσεων: 19/05/2026
Έναρξη: Μέσα Ιουνίου 2026
Για να υποβάλετε αίτηση, στείλτε το βιογραφικό σας σημείωμα και μια συνοδευτική επιστολή στην οποία περιγράφετε την εμπειρία, τη διαθεσιμότητα και τα κίνητρά σας στη διεύθυνση: [email protected]
Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για τη θέση εργασίας στην ιστοσελίδα μας: https://cribsinternational.org/get-involved/