Macedonian NGO warns risk of fostering refugees smuggling after Balkan route closure

Smailovic noted that the NGO Legis in Skopje is very active in helping the migrants and refugees that went through Macedonia as part of the huge migrant crisis. They have started the work since October 2014.

Mersiha Smailovic and Nano Ruzin in 24 Analiza show for the refugee crises

Uranija Pirovksa and Mersiha Smailovic for the rights and the position of the woman

Legis's team is a real picture of multicultural Macedonia

My home was home to refugees from Bosnia and Kosovo, they were complete strangers, but still my family opened the doors to welcome them. Seeing the kindness my parents showed to their children, I think that was a crucial moment, and is the reason why I felt called to help all people in need.

Refugee crisis

Macedonia, the Refugee Emergency

Francesca Rolandi The NGO Legis is one of the few organizations working with migrants and refugees in Macedonia. An interview with Mersiha Smailovikj, one of the founders of Legis, provides a complex picture of the situation

I would advise politicians to come to visit the camp in Gevgelija and talk to the refugees.”

Viktor Azmanoski spoke with Mersiha Smailovikj

The end to the domination of evil, hatred and selective injustice...

As part of a non-governmental organization advocating for the promotion of Muslim women in all spheres of social life in Macedonia, and as a lawyer for the same NGO, Mrs. Smailovikj is fighting for rights that are restricted or banned to them.