Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund

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[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

We stand in solidarity with people on the move and their supporters and help them counter unfairly imposed legal challenges and fees.

You can support us by donating here: https://t.co/Fvjyuu3wFB

#SolidarityIsNotACrime #SpotlightBorders #CallForDonations

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

This long-awaited decision not only fails to ensure protection of fundamental rights at EU’s borders but also misses the opportunity to clarify Frontex’s role and responsibility.
Read more about the judgement: https://t.co/vuUbOAVPjh

[Not On Our Border watch @EuropeDoExplain]

The case against Frontex was dismissed by the General Court of the EU. This ruling exposes a gap in legal protection. If we want to stop illegal pushbacks, it is necessary for the EU to act. We are considering next steps. #noobw #notonourborderwatch

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

Reason Nr. 5: Even if Frontex pushbacks are a systematic problem, there are many individual fates behind them, such as that of the Syrian family concerned. Show them your support!

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

📢📢📢 Frontex will be held liable on the 9th of March before the General Court of the EU.

Stay tuned to learn about 5 reasons to follow the trial.
#Europeareyouwatching
https://t.co/8PBQOuMeT4

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

REASON Nr. 4: Asking for asylum is a human right.

The hearing is now over, but fundamental rights violations are continuing. Europe, are you watching?
#notonourborderwatch

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

Read our latest blog post by @lesboslegal, highlighting its work fighting the detention of an asylum-seeking minor in Greece.
🇬🇧: https://t.co/WoBSXvzANc
🇩🇪: https://t.co/H815ONTxRS

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

With your donation you can contribute to more fairness in legal proceedings in Europe. In our most recent website case summary, the beneficiaries had been forced to confess their crime in exchange for a faster trial. Read more here: https://t.co/uHOXA5Gw0m

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

Once again, the Greek justice system intended to try a refugee as an adult even though he was still a minor. We supported this case because access to juvenile court for minors is an example of the right to a fair trial. Read more here: https://t.co/VYzl7iuTFm

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

More than two years have passed and a camp resident accused of having been involved in the Samos camp fires is still in detention, waiting for a fair trial. People on the move are rights-holder just like us! Read more here:
https://t.co/yGhSthwBUF

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

Our funding supports a paralegal helping boat drivers criminalised by the Italian state in a collaboration with Porco Rosso, @borderlinesici1 and @BorderlineEurop. Check out their end of the year report here: https://t.co/5ceR0SsNOL Keep up the good work!

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

📢NEW BLOG POST
Frontex is committing and tolerating human rights abuses on Samos and wider Greece. Read more about the fight of Samos-based organisations to terminate Frontex operations in line with Article 46(4) of the EU Regulation 2019/1896: https://t.co/FCGPmXZ7Lp

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

Despite unclarity about the birth date of a young refugee, the Greek justice system will treat him as an adult in front of the court. He could face lengthy prison time. SWLAF covers his legal costs: https://t.co/Wxh8YA4l1u

[Sea-Watch International @seawatch_intl]

Today the @EU_Commision presented it's "action plan" on the central Mediterranean. We agree it is more than time for action. But we don't need new guidelines for rescue vessels. We need EU states to comply with existing international maritime and human rights law.

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

Despite many years of justified criticism, Italy renewed its agreement with Libya, under which the coast guards of both countries cooperate and push back migrants at sea. If you want to help people on the move, donate here: https://t.co/Fvjyuu44v9

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

Today @SW_LegalAid will participate in a panel event organised by @UniShefEngage on how different States criminalise supporters of people on the move. Do not miss the chance to learn about cross-continental criminalisation policies.

[University of Sheffield Player @UniShefPlayer]

Join us for a panel event, discussing how states around the world are criminalising people who help migrants.

The event will also launch the Crimes of Solidarity and Humanitarianism database.

Livestreaming at 4pm on 8 Nov: https://t.co/KH3PWmkzht

#ESRCFestival #HumanRights

[Sea-Watch International @seawatch_intl]

The #SeaWatch5 is baptized. Thanks to @Women_in_exile, @RefugeesinLibya & @Lampedusa_HH. Together in solidarity with all people on the move - from #Hamburg to the #Mediterranean!

[Sea-Watch International @seawatch_intl]

Again, no port`s of safety for civil sea rescue! Italian and Maltese authorities refuse to allow over 980 rescued to come ashore.

#OceanViking, #Humanity1, and #GeoBarents are kept waiting at sea days after their rescues. Open the ports now!

[Sea-Watch Legal Aid Fund @SW_LegalAid]

A Turkish-Kurdish passenger on a boat in distress off the coast of Greece was arrested and accused of smuggling because he took a video with his phone. He deserves a fair trial and we support him! Read more here: https://t.co/1hyTzBm0Yf