Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
The Greek Forum of Refugees (GFR) is a refugee- and migrant-led non-profit association based in Athens, Greece. It started as a movement in 2002 and was formally established in 2012. GFR is a network of communities, individuals and professionals supporting refugees, migrants and stateless persons. Its aim is to act as a bridge between communities, the host society and public authorities at local, national and European level. GFR promotes human rights, inclusion and equal participation through community empowerment, awareness-raising and participation in dialogue processes, while also providing limited support to vulnerable groups.
EU Legislative Interests
The Greek Forum of Refugees focuses on EU policies that affect refugees, migrants and stateless persons, particularly in the areas of asylum, migration, integration, anti-discrimination and participation. The organisation follows and contributes to discussions on EU asylum and migration policies, as well as integration and inclusion frameworks, including reception conditions, legal pathways and fundamental rights. GFR also engages in policies related to social inclusion, anti-racism, gender equality and democratic participation. Through its activities, it brings the perspectives of people with lived experience into dialogue processes and exchanges with EU institutions and stakeholders. The organisation supports the meaningful participation of refugee and migrant communities in discussions related to policies and programmes that affect their lives.
Communication Activities
The Greek Forum of Refugees carries out communication and public engagement activities related to EU policies affecting refugees and migrants. These include public events, workshops, roundtables and information sessions, often in cooperation with European networks and partners. The organisation also conducts community consultations and awareness-raising activities, including through its self-advocacy and participation initiatives, with a focus on rights, inclusion and democratic participation. GFR communicates regularly through its website, newsletters and social media, sharing information and updates on relevant EU policy developments in accessible language. Within its projects, the organisation produces reports and other materials reflecting the experiences and views of refugee and migrant communities, contributing to broader exchanges and discussions with stakeholders.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
The Greek Forum of Refugees is a member of several national and European networks, including: • European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) • Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) • European Civic Forum (ECF) • International Detention Coalition (IDC) • Greek Network for the Right to Housing • Greek Network for Recording Racist Incidents (RVRN) The organisation also cooperates with other refugee- and migrant-led organisations and civil society platforms at local, national and European level through joint activities and project partnerships.
Organisation Members
The Greek Forum of Refugees (GFR) is a network composed of refugee and migrant communities, as well as individual members and affiliated initiatives. It brings together communities with shared backgrounds to organise collectively and express their views. Its members include community-based organisations representing different national and cultural groups in Greece, such as Afghan, Congolese, Ivorian, Guinean and other communities. In addition, GFR includes individual members, professionals and volunteers who support its activities. The organisation also coordinates and hosts community-based initiatives related to self-advocacy, participation and inclusion. More information on GFR’s structure and members is available on its website: https://refugees.gr/about-us/ and www.democracy4all.gr