I Have Rights (IHR) is a non-profit legal centre that provides oneto-one legal information and representation to people on the move in Samos. IHR monitors human rights compliance on the island and engages in advocacy and strategic litigation to hold the Greek Government and European institutions to account. Samos is a significant transit point for individuals seeking safety in Europe. Its position at the entry of Europe presents a crucial opportunity for authorities to identify those fleeing trafficking or being trafficked, ensuring their rights to security, safety, and recovery as guaranteed by European law. However, substantial evidence demonstrates this opportunity is often missed. From March 2022 to July 2023, IHR supported 53 clients who are survivors of human trafficking. Through: i) reports from the survivors themselves, ii) IHR’s observations as legal practitioners working on Samos, iii) data from the organisation’s case management system and iv) an in-depth content analysis and coding of documents provided to the 53 survivors by the Greek authorities, IHR presents evidence that the rights of survivors of human trafficking are being violated. Authors: Giulia De Vita, Bela Abeln Researchers: Giulia De Vita, Celia García Romero, Letizia Canciani Editors: Ella Dodd, Candice Schmitz Design: Candice Schmitz, Florine Baelde Front cover image: @Skills Factory 1

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