Eva Cossé
Eva Cossé, Europe senior researcher, works on a wide range of human rights issues with a particular focus on discrimination, migration, asylum and minority rights, particularly in Greece and France.
Her recent work has included research and advocacy on the refugee and migration crisis in Greece; the failure of Frontex’s oversight mechanisms to safeguard people against serious human rights violations at the EU’s external borders; ethnic profiling in Greece and France; xenophobic violence in Greece; summary returns of asylum seekers and migrant children from Italy to Greece; and the unlawful detention of migrants and asylum seekers in Malta. Eva also works on issues related to the rule of law, particularly on media freedom and the narrowing space for civil society in Greece and France.
Cossé has previous work experience from the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe. She holds a Law degree from the Université Paris 13, a master’s degree in European Law from the Université Paris 12, and a master’s degree in International Law from Université Paris 10. She is fluent in Greek, French, and English.
Articles Authored
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October 8, 2021
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September 27, 2021
French Court Confirms Dissolution of Anti-Discrimination Group
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September 13, 2021
Will Greek Schools Open for All Kids This Year?
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June 23, 2021
Frontex Failing to Protect People at EU Borders
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March 10, 2021
Frontex Turns a Blind Eye to Greece’s Border Abuses
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January 20, 2021
Interview: Hard-Won Victories for Refugees in Greece
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November 19, 2020
Greece Commits to End “Protective” Child Detention
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November 19, 2020
Pushbacks in Greek Waters Put Lives at Risk
Reports Authored
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Greece: Lone Migrant Children Left Unprotected
Flawed Procedures Leave Those on Lesbos at Risk of Abuse
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Greece: A Year of Suffering for Asylum Seekers
EU-Turkey Deal Traps People in Abuse and Denies Them Refuge
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Greece: Attacks on Boats Risk Migrant Lives
Masked Assailants Attack, Disable Boats, Abuse Passengers
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Greece: Chaos, Insecurity in Registration Center
Information, Attention to Vulnerable Groups Urgently Needed
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Greece: Humanitarian Crisis on the Islands
Urgent EU Support Needed to Ensure Basic Rights for Refugees
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