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3rd January 2016
03:22pm GMT

#Refugees lifejackets used to form peace sign on island of Lesbos #safepassage https://t.co/1i1mp7erGu pic.twitter.com/6qWoNe1bqj
— kostas rossoglou (@kostasrossoglou) January 1, 2016
The location also marks a special spot for refugees, as the Greek island has become a main passageway for those fleeing for Europe.
Speaking about the symbol, Greenpeace wrote on their blog:
'We also urge our supporters to share the peace sign image in honour of the refugees and migrants and as a way of thanks to the volunteers and local communities on Lesbos working to ensure that 2016 can start with a safe passage.'
The image asking for lasting peace in 2016 has now gone viral.
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