Meeting of representatives of the Institute with the Minister of Justice
The "Youth Leadership – The Exelixis Institute", represented by Dr. Stamatis Poulakidakos and Mr. Jean Daniel Colombani, on Monday, December 2, 2013 informed the Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights, Mr. Charalambos Athanassiou, about its action, submitting specific proposals to improve the conditions at the Special Youth Detention Center of Avlona.
The Minister informed the members of the Institute that the anti-racism law will protect the rights of non-religious immigrants and homosexuals.
The meeting took place in a very positive atmosphere at the Ministry of Justice, with the participation of the President of Ε.Ε.Ν. e-Themis Mr. Dimitris Anastasopoulos.
The Institute proposed the following:
1)Legal support of foreigners with translator and interpreter.
2)Material support with foreign language books.
3)Cultural and festive events.
4)Psychological support through social workers and specialized psychologists with translator and interpreter.
The Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights was also informed about the events against xenophobia and racism, entitled "Xenophobil" organized by the Institute in an effort to raise public awareness.
From the Press and Communication Office