ASsIST 2026
A Year of Shared Humanity
Words tell our stories, Actions forge our realities.
In 2026, ASsIST invites you to reflect on the simple truth that ‘our humanity is shared’.
People seeking protection in Greece are not defined by displacement alone. They arrive with relationships, knowledge, responsibilities, and hopes that connect them to others across borders. Many are fleeing persecution, conflict, or serious harm, and arrive in Greece after journeys marked by loss, persistent fear, uncertainty, and trauma.
Respect continues to guide ASsIST’s work in every aspect of what we do. We choose rights over fear and deterrence, and clarity over confusion.
Throughout ASsIST’s Year of Shared Humanity, we will continue to provide free, accurate information and legal assistance, available in 12+ languages. We will share insights from our Team, publish updates on developments affecting people navigating the Greek and EU asylum systems, and explore additional ways for ASsIST to support people within our mandate and capacity.
2026 marks a decisive decade for people seeking protection in Greece.
A decade marked by continuous legislative change, increasing procedural complexity at national level and culminating in the gradual implementation of elements of the EU Pact on Migration Asylum.
Access to asylum procedures has become more difficult, timelines less predictable, and the consequences of misunderstanding and misinformation more severe.
In this context, access to free, accurate information and legal assistance, in a language that one understands, is key to being better informed, better prepared, and less excluded, with greater confidence, autonomy, and a realistic sense of possibility.
ASsIST’s role remains focused: ensuring that people can understand their rights, obligations, and options, and make informed decisions at moments of uncertainty and vulnerability.
Our Team will continue to provide
- Practical, up-to-date information on asylum procedures and related processes so people can understand what is required of them and what protections the law affords.
- Interpretation and translation services, to reduce language barriers that prevent people from understanding procedures, decisions, and next steps.
- Support to individuals to navigate complex administrative systems by clarifying processes and timelines.
- Referrals to appropriate trusted services and support structures
We will continue to use secure digital tools to maintain communication, protect personal data, and support continuity of information and access to legal assistance.
We invite you to join us in 2026, as part of a joint effort to ensure that people navigating the Greek asylum system can move forward with less fear, greater assurance and improved well-being and welfare.
Shared humanity is shaped by how we treat others, and by how people are treated by institutions that exercise power over their lives.