• 1121 people were directly supported by receiving a consultation, i.e. almost 10% of the people who came through Samos (Women 34.3%, Men 66.7%). Among the women accompanied, 15,5% are isolated and 13.5% are survivors of SGBV. 
• 340 individual preparations for the asylum interview that asylum seekers must undergo during the procedure
• 468 participants in awareness-raising workshops on the asylum procedure both for asylum seekers (288 participants in 19 workshops ) and non-legal volunteers working on the field (180 participants in 10 workshops). 
• 1279 consultations were carried out by our team in 2023 (including preparation for interviews.

In 2025, the Samos Legal Centre plans to :

• Increase the sharing of legal information on the asylum procedure.

Setting up weekly legal advice sessions with our partners operating near the camp. Information workshops on the asylum procedure for asylum seekers. Awareness-raising workshops for non-legal actors on the island.

• Developing our advocacy and strategic litigation activities

Introduction of requests for interim measures before the ECHR for asylum seekers in extremely vulnerable situations. Submission of applications to the Greek Ombudsman. Participation in joint declarations.

• Continue to provide legal support to as many asylum seekers as possible in Samos

Preparation for asylum interviews. Take charge of cases before the Appeals Committees. Identifying and guiding people in vulnerable situations. Preparing and submitting applications for reconsideration. Supporting family reunification procedures.

• Strengthening the capacities of the project, which is now in its 5th year of existence.

Strengthening cooperation with other stakeholders. Optimisation of tools and workplace. Improving internal data protection policies.

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