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News Mediterranean Europe

Six people died each day attempting to cross Mediterranean in 2018

Refugees and migrants attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea lost their lives at an alarming rate in 2018.

News Greece Europe

Thousands of asylum-seekers moved off Greek islands

As winter bites, UNHCR helps the Greek government move vulnerable asylum-seekers from reception centers on the Aegean Islands to shelter on the mainland.

Children Europe Women and Girls Nigeria Emergency Refugee Stories Impact

A loss no parent should endure

A mother and kindergarten teacher, Hope fled the violence plaguing her home country of Nigeria with her daughters. Two of her daughters went missing at sea.

News Europe Central America Impact Innovation Children

This Week in Refugee News- June 9, 2017

Each week we collect the most interesting, inspiring and innovative refugee stories from around the world. Here are this week’s picks!

News Europe Goodwill Ambassadors and Supporters Refugee Camps

Memories of a warmer time in Greece

The gloom Emily had braced herself to witness among the refugees in Greece, who were victims of war and violence, was nowhere to be seen.

Refugee Stories Syria Europe Reunification Children

Syrian mother reunites with children she feared had drowned

Running out of options, Manal made a decision that no mother should have to make: she fled for her life, leaving her three children behind.