Human rights defenders want to keep refugees safe. In Greece, that could land you in jail.

Human rights defenders want to keep refugees safe. In Greece, that could land you in jail.

In 2015, hundreds of thousands of people fleeing war and repression were trying to reach safe havens in Europe. From his home in Norway, Tommy Olsen decided to travel to Greece, a major gateway for migrants and refugees. He joined hundreds of volunteers helping the new arrivals and later created an NGO, the Aegean Boat Report, which monitors the plight of asylum seekers in Europe. Subscribe to Mother Jones podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favo…