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As 300,000 cross Mediterranean this year, UNHCR calls for admission pathways for refugees and speedy relocation out of Italy and Greece
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UNHCR , 20/09/2016
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This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
By: William Spindler | 20 September 2016
The number of refugees and migrants reaching European shores this year passed the 300,000 mark today, UNHCR figures show. This is considerably lower than the 520,000 registered sea arrivals during the first nine months of 2015, but higher than the 216,054 arrivals during the whole of 2014.
A closer look at the two main countries of arrival, Greece and Italy, reveals important differences. Arrivals in Italy this year follow the same pattern as last year, with 130,411 refugees and migrants entering in 2016, compared with 132,071 during the first nine months of last year. In both years, arrivals increased during May and peaked in July. However, more people arr... |
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Fire at Reception Site on Lesvos island, Greece
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UNHCR , 20/09/2016
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This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
By: William Spindler | 20 September 2016
On Monday evening, a fire broke out at the Moria reception centre on the Greek island of Lesvos following clashes between residents. A large number of refugees and migrants were forced to leave the government-run site. Some 4,400 people were accommodated in the facility at the time. Around 95 unaccompanied children were transferred to the Pikpa reception site nearby. Based on initial reports, the fire did not cause any casualties but at least 30 people are reported to have light injuries and have been taken to hospital. Over 50 UNHCR Refugee Housing Units, accommodating some 800 people, were completely destroyed. There were other material damages to the site,... |
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Greek Volunteers share UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
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UNHCR , 06/09/2016
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The Hellenic Rescue Team and Efi Latsoudi of “PIKPA village” on Lesvos joint winners of humanitarian honour
A 2,000 strong volunteer sea rescue team, credited with saving thousands of lives during the 2015 refugee crisis, and a passionate human rights activist who provided a safe haven for thousands of the most vulnerable refugees arriving on Greek shores, are the joint 2016 winners of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)’s Nansen Refugee Award.
Konstantinos Mitragas on behalf of the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) and Efi Latsoudi from “PIKPA village”, a community-run accommodation area on the Greek island of Lesvos were both chosen for their tireless volunteer work during the 2015 refugee crisis on Greece’s shores: the HRT for their round-the-clock efforts to save refugees and migrants in distress from the sea, and Efi Latsoudi for her compassion and care for the most vulnerable... |
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Syrian refugees revive Italian village of Camini
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Al Jazeera, 30/08/2016
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Hollowed out by emigration and lack of opportunities,Camini undergoes revival thanks to an influx of refugees.... |
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How media framed Mediterranean tragedies: an analysis
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UNHCR/Carta di Roma, 30/08/2016
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How media framed Mediterranean tragedies: an analysis... |
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UNHCR welcomes announcement of Independent Paralympic Team comprising two refugees
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UNHCR , 26/08/2016
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warmly welcomes today’s announcement by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) of two refugees who will compete as a team in the upcoming 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The participation of a first-ever refugee team in the Paralympic Games is an example of what can be accomplished when refugees with disabilities are given the opportunity to pursue their dreams and apply their skills. While all forcibly displaced people face challenges, those with disabilities are often at heightened risk because they are less likely to be involved in decisions that concern them, face numerous barriers to accessing assistance, and thus risk having their key protection needs go unmet. As such, promoting their active inclusion and full participation in society – including through sports – is key to their protection and well-being.
“The Independent Par... |
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End of large scale pre-registration on mainland Greece
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UNHCR / Greek Asylum Service / EASO, 01/08/2016
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Athens, 1 August 2016
The Asylum Service announces that the operation to pre-register applications for international protection on mainland Greece, through the dedicated registration centres that were temporarily set up, has now come to an end.
Those who have not been able to pre-register yet and wish to apply for asylum can do so, preferably by obtaining a registration appointment through Skype. Given that the vast majority of those who wish to pre-register have done so by now, access to the Skype system should function more efficiently.
Those who have been already pre-registered will receive soon a text message (SMS) with the date and location for their next appointment at the Asylum Service to lodge their asylum claim, including for family reunification or relocation.
The pre-registration exercise, supported financially by the European Commission, was launched on 8 June 20... |
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Relocation: il programma per la redistribuzione di richiedenti asilo stenta a decollare
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UNHCR, Carta di Roma, 29/07/2016
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Il programma, divenuto operativo nel settembre 2015, procede con lentezza. I posti a disposizione per i ricollocamenti dall’Italia sono solo il 7% del totale richiesto
In base agli impegni assunti dall’Unione Europea nell’estate 2015, 160mila persone dovranno essere ricollocate da Italia, Grecia e Ungheria verso altri Stati europei entro settembre 2017. Dato l‘obiettivo della Commissione Europea di realizzare circa 6000 ricollocazioni al mese, finora dovrebbero essere state trasferite ben 78mila persone. Non è così: all’11 luglio sono stati ricollocati solo 3056 richiedenti asilo; quindi, meno del 2% del totale delle quote di ricollocazione è stato realizzato. I 28 paesi inizialmente coinvolti nel progetto (poi diventati 31 nei mesi successivi) hanno messo a disposizione appena 9119 posti.
Relocation: uno sforzo di solidarietà
Il programma di relocation inizia po... |
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Finding home in Tiglieto
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UNHCR Italy, 21/07/2016
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Glitter and Faith, a refugee couple, are part of an integration project ran by local association "Consorzio Agora", in Tiglieto, near Genova. Local community welcomed them as if they were always part of the town. See more about their story.... |
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Over 15,500 asylum seekers pre-registered on mainland Greece
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UNHCR, 01/07/2016
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This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing, on 1 July 2016, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
By: William Spindler | 1 July 2016 |
A large-scale exercise to pre-register asylum seekers on mainland Greece was launched on 8 June 2016 by the Greek Asylum Service with UNHCR’s support. So far, more than 15,500 people residing in open temporary accommodation structures have received asylum seeker cards, valid for one year, allowing them to reside legally in Greece and have the right to access services, pending the full lodging of their asylum application. The exercise will help to identify those eligible for family reunification or relocation to another EU country. It will also identify persons with specific needs so that they may be referred to the appropriate organizations and re... |
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