The myth that there are only two genders is still widely believed, the binary division of gender defines our lives. In the traditional nuclear family, consisting of father, mother and children, the father is supposed to be the primary breadwinner, while the mother spends most of her time at home doing housework. Conservatives try to […]
People fear the unknown. Psychologically and in evolution this phenomenon helped us to survive, but it also promotes discrimination and mistrust. Something Romani people experienced all throughout history, something they experience to this day. Origins According to linguistic investigations, the Romani roots can be found in Northern India. A common misconception is that they loved […]
Are stereotypes that harmful for us? Keeping in mind, the various stimuli we receive every day and the plethora of social interactions we face during our lifetime, stereotypes are mandatory for the simplification of our social world. In their first scientific description by Lippman (1922), stereotypes were considered simplified mental images, that worked as a […]
The consequences of Europe’s border policies make it to the headlines almost daily: migrants drowning in the Aegean, being tortured by the Libyan coast guard or living in refugee camps for months under inhumane conditions. The European Union claims that “Human rights are at the heart of EU relations with other countries and regions” and […]
Irida is a nonprofit organization that empowers economically and socially vulnerable women to become active members of society and fulfill their goals and aspirations. In women-led community center, women can find the support they need to address challenges, find solutions and achieve positive change. Through casework, protection, legal, psychosocial support and employability services, women find […]
What is it? Blood donation is a voluntary procedure that can help save lives. There are several types of it and each one of them meets different medical needs. How blood donation works Donating blood only takes around 15 minutes, but in fact you spend at least an hour for the whole process (which includes […]
In recent years the number of forest fires has significantly increased, especially in the summer season; scientists say it is a result of climate change caused by human activity. Nearly 660,000 hectares (1,630,000 acres) of land have been ravaged by the blazes between January 1 and August 13 2022, figures from the European Forest Fire […]
Since 2019 the topic that people used to worry about the most was how to escape from COVID-19, so governments began ordering lockdowns. However many studies confirm that lockdown and mental health issues are strictly related. In fact, it caused the development of psychological diseases, eating disorders, premature aging of the adolescent brain, increasing of […]
On Monday, July 10th, a trans woman by the name of Anna Ivankova was found brutally murdered in her apartment in Agios Panteleimon, Athens. The intersections of Anna’s identity – trans gender and refugee – made her vulnerable to discrimination. A performer in clubs such as Koukles and active figure in the Athens LGBT+ scene, […]
During the week of June 19-24, the 2023 Thessaloniki Pride took place in the city. Seven days of events that culminated with the usual great Pride march, on saturday 24th. The pride is an event that promotes awareness of the whole LGBTIQ+ community issues, on a national and international level. Through shows, workshops, movie screenings […]
