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The dream of a better, safer life has driven her. And although they have made the arduous journey to Europe, the ordeal is not over for many refugees.

Again and again there are reports of inhuman conditions in refugee camps and police violence against refugees, especially in southern Europe and the Balkans. In March, the human rights organization Amnesty International published a report on illegal, violent deportations on the Croatian border.

Photographer Cinzia D'Ambrosi has traveled through Serbia, Greece, Italy and Bulgaria for four years to document the suffering of those who should have arrived. She has met people who have been separated from their families, who have been abused and robbed by police officers. Her series "Hate Hurts" shows the visible and invisible wounds that people have suffered.

During her work, she realized how much influence the political situation in each country has on migrant situations, says D'Ambrosi. "Each border region is different, each has different rules and peculiarities."

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This article is part of the project Global Society, for which our reporters report from four continents. The project is long-term and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

What is the project Global Society?

Under the title Global Society, reporters from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe will be reporting on injustices in a globalized world, socio-political challenges and sustainable development. The reportages, analyzes, photo galleries, videos and podcasts appear in the Politics Department of SPIEGEL. The project is long-term and will be supported over three years by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

Are the journalistic contents independent of the foundation?

Yes. The editorial content is created without the influence of the Gates Foundation.

Do other media have similar projects?

Yes. Major European media such as "The Guardian" and "El País" have created similar sections on their news pages with "Global Development" or "Planeta Futuro" with the support of the Gates Foundation.

Was there already similar projects at SPIEGEL ONLINE?

SPIEGEL ONLINE has already implemented two projects in recent years with the European Journalism Center (EJC) and the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: The "Expedition The Day After tomorrow" on Global Sustainability Goals and the journalistic refugee project "The New Arrivals" Several award-winning multimedia reports on the topics of migration and escape have emerged.

Where can I find all the publications on the Global Society?

The pieces can be found at SPIEGEL ONLINE on the topic page Global Society.