When a child’s smile goes out early…
Sensitive content warning: reference to child exploitation, child labor, violence UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, 20 November 1989.* “Article 32.- States Parties recognize the right of the child to be protected from economic exploitation and from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child’s education, […]
Did Snow White suffer from Resignation Syndrome?
For the last 15 years in Sweden, millions of refugee children with traumatic experiences have been affected by the Resignation Syndrome. It’s a state of worldly withdrawal resembling a coma that can sometimes last for years. During the first stage, the children with Resignation Syndrome stop talking much and just want to lie down, then […]
Resilience: our shield against adversities
During the modern times of uncertainty, rapidity and interminable as well as bottomless changes, a sense of insecurity is often created. The technological complexity, the existing socio-economic problems of contemporary society and the unexpected incidents that arise, provoke upheavals and complicate people’s living conditions. The generalized situation of social detachment, isolation and intense restriction we […]
Education or cultivation
“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity” Isocrates, Athenian orator. Confusing the meaning of education with cultivation is a common phenomenon. There is often the belief that education is necessarily accompanied by cultivation. In reality, these are two different concepts. Education plays the role of imparting knowledge, it is provided by […]
If you could say something to 7.9 billion people, what would you say?
As of today, the planet Earth, which we call our home, is home to 7.9 billion people in 195 different countries. From the ancient years the interaction of all these populations and the communication of people was one of the most intense phenomena that is deeply rooted in our nature. Over the years humanity accomplished […]
Rest in the glory of our ancestors
During the ancient times, the Greek was the leader from an intellectual point of view. He was, indeed, a glorious philosopher and historian, an exemplary architect, a creative litterateur and the father of Democracy. It’s no wonder that the ancient Greek culture is praised for several centuries and studied at universities worldwide. Let’s retrospect in […]
Legislative “filtering”
Some time ago, something that caused a stir, not only in Greece but worldwide, was the potential implementation of Article Eight (8) of the European Bill. This article was, in turn, renamed by the people and is now widespread as a “terrorist act.” We will not dwell on the reactions caused by the potential implementation […]
Freedom of Speech 101-
It’s striking how in a democratic society, in the year 2021, there must be texts dedicated to freedom of speech. What has gone wrong and in our times we question freedom of speech in the society we have created? Have you ever had difficulty expressing your opinion freely because of fear that the state apparatus […]
Act One: “Aretē”
Imagine being at the starting point of a race. The referee marks the start and the race begins, but you remain idle. You might face many and different obstacles, but there is always a driving force to help you overcome them and reach your destination. As in our imaginary race, so in real life we, […]
Your best friend and your worst enemy!
Daily interaction with people brings us closer to new ideas, opinions and realizations. We constantly meet new faces that understand our concerns and share our enthusiasm, but also faces that underestimate and discourage us, considering our dreams and goals utopian. Therefore, we seek to be surrounded by friendly people who propel and support us, keeping […]
