Since January 2024, just human in Athens has been offering “protection and support in starting a self-determined life” for women, including trans women and women with children, who are recognized as refugees.

Many recognized refugees do not receive any support in Greece. They are therefore initially homeless and destitute. In this situation, they are exposed to all forms of exploitation and violence. It is almost impossible to find a regular job without a home address. And it is just as hopeless to find an apartment without work or money. In their distress, many women therefore decide to leave Greece. This means renewed asylum procedures in other European countries, renewed waiting, renewed stagnation.

The project is an offer for women who want to stay in Greece and live independently and self-determinedly.

Instead of homelessness, hardship and further flight, just human enables these women to rent a room or an apartment, supports them in their search for a job and, if necessary, also helps them organize childcare.

In June 2024, one of the participating women completed further training in the hotel sector as the best of her course and then successfully applied for a job. Another participant opted for further training in geriatric care. As part of her training, she then completed a 2-week internship before also looking for a qualified position with an employment contract. Initially, she only found a part-time position, but since January 2025 she has been able to work full-time and live independently.

There are currently 6 women with children taking part in the project. Some of them have taken on their first jobs so that they can already contribute to their livelihood. Other women have started language courses or are currently still looking for affordable accommodation.

To ensure that the support – in addition to supporting the women and children in the shelters and the LGBTQ+ refugees – is successful, an additional caseworker has been part of the just human Athens team since the start of the project.

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