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    The number of asylum-seekers and migrants reaching European shores after crossing the Mediterranean Sea is in sharp decline. The rate of men, women and children losing their lives at sea is increasing. This is unacceptable.

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  2. Jul 5
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    Jul 5

    "The protection, safety and security of civilians and humanitarian workers is of utmost importance – a core principle of international humanitarian law." -

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    Jul 4

    There is no migration/refugee crisis in Europe. Very low arrival and "secondary movement" figures are the opportunity for EU states to focus together on real issues like asylum reform, safe pathways and more+better aid to refugee hosting+transit countries.

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    Jul 4

    Ten months after hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees fled from Myanmar – more than half of them children – addressing their longer-term needs is becoming a key focus of the humanitarian response.

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    Jul 3

    There is a single global refugee crisis and developing countries are rising to the occasion to extend a helping hand.

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    Jul 2

    "We were prisoners in our home." Aunt 👤 Mother 👤 Daughter 👤 They spoke with , but insisted their faces stay covered. They all still have nightmares of being found.

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  8. Jul 3

    We urge to lead and unite EU Member States to deliver coherent and common European policies that ensure access to territory and uphold the right to asylum.

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    Jul 2

    The Platforn Retreat in Athens hosted by and European Network on Migration is just starting. "Citizenship is not a modern concept it was invented in ancient Greece"

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    Jul 2

    "We must find ways to lower the number of displaced people worldwide, by preventing and solving the conflicts that drive them from their homes." Angelina Jolie writes in

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    Jul 2

    We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Stiller as our newest Goodwill Ambassador. Join us in welcoming Ben to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

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    Jul 1

    At Bar Elias, 770 Syrian pupils attend the afternoon shift in classes of about 35. The curriculum, teaching materials and most of the teachers are the same as those for the Lebanese children who attend morning lessons. ✍️ 🏫 🎒📚

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    Jun 30

    👵🏾 These are the 🧓🏾 4 generations 🧑🏾 who've lost everything 👧🏾 simply for being . ⬇️ Thread ⬇️

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    Jun 30

    Day 2 in Greece, the World Refugee Council continued the discussion around necessary actions required to reform the global refugee system, including contributions from special guests 's Philippe Leclerc and 's Eleni Petraki.

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    Jun 29

    It is not enough to have political agreements between States when people continue to drown in the Mediterranean. Rescue at sea, disembarkation and safe pathways must all be urgently improved so that lives can be saved.

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  16. Jun 29

    Sharing experiences with mayor of the city of Altena and Matina Poulou of the city of , which have continuously supported . Cities

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  17. Jun 29

    On around the country 🇬🇷 we came together ⚽️🥘🎨🎤🎼📽️ Thank you for standing !

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    Jun 28

    On my way to Bangladesh to join UN Secretary-General , President , Executive Director . We will visit Rohingya refugees. We will discuss ways to strengthen support to host communities and the Bangladesh government.

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    Jun 27

    "Upholding the right to asylum in EU Member States is absolutely crucial" - UN Filippo Grandi.

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  20. Jun 28

    “Greece is facing a crisis of reception, not a refugee crisis”, said during her visit to , while reaffirming support to raise protection standards & stressing the need for solidarity in shouldering the responsibility.

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