Europe Emergency

Taking the plunge: Swimming lessons help integration in Norway

15 February 2016

Somali refugee Abdullahi Yusuf Jibril helps others to take the plunge.

12 February 2016

UNHCR concerned over increasing restrictive measures, urges effective comprehensive European response

05 February 2016

Of particular concern are living conditions of unaccompanied and separated children who arrive at the informal camps in northern France.

29 January 2016

When he fled the war in Syria in 2014, Ali feared he might never see Ahmed again. But a UK court ruling has helped the brothers reunite in London.

28 January 2016

Two organizations urge governments to step up efforts to help refugees integrate and contribute to the societies and economies of Europe.

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I am breathing finally… We almost drowned in the sea from Turkey to Greece.”

Aya
Syrian refugee arriving in Munich

The simple truth is that refugees would not risk their lives on a journey so dangerous if they could thrive where they are.

Melissa Fleming
UNHCR

If there was war in my country, I would flee too. Global problems can only be solved in unity.

Ákos
Volunteer in Hungary

Europe has a clear responsibility to help those seeking protection from war and persecution.

António Guterres
High Commissioner for Refugees

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