06/04/2026
Press Releases,
PRESS RELEASE MFHR Conference: From Unravelling Commitments to Reinforcing Universality: Reaffirming International Human Rights Law amid Withdrawal and Backsliding The Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights (MFHR) is organising a one-day international conference in a hybrid format on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at the “Alkis Argyriades” Amphitheatre of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The … Read more
30/03/2026
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In light of the growing challenge to the fundamental principles of international law, Professor Linos-Alexandre Sisilianos, former Judge and President of the European Court of Human Rights (2011–2021), published an article entitled “Reaffirming International Law” in the March 29, 2026 edition of To Vima tis Kyriakis. In this article, he underscores that, in an ever-evolving … Read more
23/03/2026
Press Releases,
PRESS RELEASE The new digital tool of the MFHR Library: OPAC (Open Public Access Catalogue) The Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights (MFHR) hosts one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date libraries in Greece in the field of human rights, serving as a valuable source of specialized knowledge for researchers, academics, legal professionals, students, and the … Read more
20/03/2026
Press Releases,
PRESS RELEASE Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights (MFHR) 21 March – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights (MFHR) underscores the urgent need for sustained vigilance and meaningful action against all forms of discrimination, racism, … Read more
05/03/2026
Awards & Scholarships,
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Scholarships for the 55th Summer School on Human Rights of the International Institute for Human Rights René Cassin The Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights (MFHR) announces a competition for the conferment of three awards to under-graduate and post-graduate students of Greek and/or Cypriot Universities for the best original unpublished essay (in Greek) in one of … Read more
22/12/2025
Press Releases,
PRESS RELEASE of the Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights Human Rights Day On 10 December, the Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights joins the international community in celebrating Human Rights Day, marking the historic adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly. Since 1950, this day has served … Read more
22/12/2025
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During the week of 8–12 December, Professor Linos-Alexandros Sicilianos, President of the MFHR, participated as a visiting professor in the LL.M. programme in International Law at the Faculty of Law of the Sorbonne University (Université Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne). At a particularly challenging time for the protection of human rights, the President of the MFHR analysed, … Read more
22/12/2025
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he Joint Master’s Programme “Identity, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture” (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & European Wergeland Centre) and the Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights are pleased to invite submissions for the International Conference to be held in Athens, Greece, on April 25-26, 2026. The conference seeks to explore how the principles … Read more
09/12/2025
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From 1 January to 31 December 2026, GREVIO President and member of the MFHR’s governing board Maria-Andriani Kostopoulou will be taking on the presidency of the EDVAW Platform. The Platform brings together seven United Nations and regional independent expert mechanisms addressing discrimination and violence against women and girls: Through their coordinated action, these mechanisms strengthen … Read more
05/12/2025
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On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights (MFHR) and the Konstantinos & Artemis Kyriazis Foundation successfully co-organized a conference on the topic “Democracy in the face of contemporary challenges”, at the Goethe Institute Auditorium. A number of members of the judiciary, the academic community, civil society, and students attended the event. … Read more
