calls to restore identities of children “exported” postwar
Between 1950 and 1970 Greece facilitated the #exportation of around 4000 Greek-born children to the #US, #TheNetherlands and #Sweden. The following opinion Article written by Professors van Steen and Cardaras provides clear guidance on how the Greek government should tackle this sad and largely unknown piece of Greek postwar history. They note “redressing this past wrong is still possible, if only on a symbolic level, of acceptance and recognition.” Granting these adoptees their Greek citizenships will be a proper measure of redress, even though it only partially relieves the harm done in many individual situations.” Child Identity Protection encourages the Greek Government to consider restoring citizenship to Greek born adoptees as an act of restorative justice. Indeed, these separations suffered by them significantly and permanently impacted on their right to identity.
