The Department of Communication and Media Studies at the NKUA was set up in the early 1990s, as one of the first departments in Greek universities to offer courses in media and communication. During the past 30-odd years, the Department has grown and succeeded in becoming one of the preeminent Media departments in Greece and the region. It belongs to the School of Economics and Political Science, NKUA. The Department is particularly active in promoting and supporting research through its research laboratories; department-based publication outlets; dissemination events of international symposia organised by the department and active dissemination i.e. communication of research to the public through strong presence in the national press and media. The Department is well-known for its international conferences and activities. Over 90% of faculty members are research-oriented and publish regularly in Greek, English, French and German language publications. The Department has a strong tradition in publishing books and monographs as well as international peer-reviewed journals. Academic staff are involved in Greek culture and academia, such as the Greek Film Archives, the National Broadcasting Regulatory Council, and the Hellenic Gaming Commission. The digital labs, media literacy, locative media, arts and cinema, policy, children and new technologies, gender, political communication, emotions and media, public relations and media industries are some of the areas that stand out for their research and public engagement.
Convergence (CONV) is a Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) NGO comprising a team of social and political scientists who address technology through societal lenses. Guided by the Society 5.0 vision, CONV focuses on activities such as, SSH-based research, societal support and outreach, ethics, awareness raising and training, and advancing human-centric solutions through the convergence of social and technological factors. The intersectional approach adopted considers various social categorisations such as gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and dis/abilities ensure an inclusive and human-centric vision that is aligned with the needs of diverse communities. CONV leads the development of media analysis, the App, and all dissemination-related activities within the AFROEQUALITY project. It highlights necessary social markers, including gender and sexual orientation, revealing biases and marginalisation to contribute to a safer and more diversified online environment.
SCI-Hellas (a branch of the Service Civil International), the Greek NGO partner, SCI- hellas is a Non-forProfit organisation based in Athens. It is the Greek branch of Service Civil International, an international voluntary movement promoting Peace, Solidarity and Intercultural Understanding through international voluntary projects, campaigns and seminars. It is a founder member of the Greek Antipoverty Network. SCI-hellas is a key actor as it has long experience working on issues of social inclusion of vulnerable groups –mainly refugees, migrants and asylum seekers from African countries (including Muslims and people of African descent). They also work towards organizing women of African descent to address incidents of domestic violence.
CESIE is a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organisation based in Palermo (Italy), established in 2001, active in the field of social inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable groups such as migrants and refugees, including immigrants from Africa. CESIE is committed to promote the cultural, social, educational and economic development at local, national, European and international levels. CESIE contributes to growth and development through the active participation of people, civil society and institutions, always valuing diversity. Inspired by the work of Danilo Dolci, we focus our work on the research of social needs and challenges and the use of innovative learning approaches. In this way, CESIE actively connects research with action using formal and non-formal learning methodologies. The organisational structure is divided into 6 thematic units working in cooperation and managing activities in their specific fields: Higher Education and Research; Rights and Justice; Adult, Migration; School; Youth. The Migration and Rights & Justice Units are active in initiating processes of capacity building, inclusion and empowerment of young migrants, UAM and women victims of violence and trafficking. The units are supported by 3 geographical departments (Local, European and International) and 4 transversal offices (Visibility and Communication, Networking, HRs, Financial). CESIE works with many partners around the world, including 3000 civil society organisations, universities, schools, research centres, public authorities and private entities, youth centres, companies and entrepreneurs. CESIE has 60 staff with different qualifications, skills and profiles. They share the same ideas that guide our work. The team is made up of people from many different countries, including Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Serbia, Lithuania, etc. CESIE is a great example of European values. CESIE also works with about 150 external experts in our offices in Sicily and abroad. We also have about 100 interns and volunteers who work with us each year.
Ιnstrategies is think & do based in Barcelona specialized in European and international affairs, focusing on mobility, migration, inclusion and integration operating within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and mainstreaming gender equality.
Instrategies work is dedicated to innovation through both knowledge and practical experience, designing, implementing and evaluating projects and policies. Instrategies has an extensive and multidisciplinary network of collaborators with a track record on EU funded projects.
The AFROEQUALITY project will be complementary to the structural mapping of POC discrimination in Spain and upgrade capacity-building training. Instrategies already collaborates in public consultancy, especially through the implementation of the AMIF project. The AFROEQUALITY project will offer the opportunity to map racial discrimination in the country, something that also affects second and third generation people of African descent. Within AFROEQUALITY Instrategies will work to highlight non-reported discrimination (a phenomenon more prevalent in rural areas where there is more Afrophobia; this is a result of the fact that people in the countryside do not have many opportunities to meet people of African descent, therefore, their perceptions are predominantly shaped by media reports, movies, culture etc). Instrategies work with networks, public administration and civil society organisations to exchange learning experiences and design and test policies. It has worked with many stakeholders on migration and integration, including local and regional authorities and social organisations. It takes part in expert roundtables on issues faced by immigrants during integration, public debates on migration strategies and policies and contributes to national and international press on these issues.