Greece

The ICRC’s priority in Greece is to restore contact between migrants and their families and to clarify what happened to missing migrants. We provide forensic support to the Greek authorities to ensure the dead are managed in a proper and dignified manner, as this will improve the chances of identifying them and providing answers to family members in search of their loved ones. 

We also work closely with the Hellenic Red Cross to restore family links and visit immigration detention facilities in order to monitor detained migrants’ well-being. In addition, we collaborate with the Hellenic Armed Forces and with academics to promote and raise awareness of international humanitarian law.