By Frey Lindsay Executive Summary The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped migration and mobility in Europe, and some of the impacts still linger. In many ways, Europe was better prepared than other regions to...
Refugees/Migrants Emergency - Europe
Introduction
At least 1,146 people died attempting to reach Europe by sea in the first six months of 2021 according to a new briefing released today by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Deaths along these routes more than doubled so far this year compared to the same period in 2020, when 513 migrants are known to have drowned. (IOM, 14 Jul 2021)
In-depth Reports
World + 9 more
Coordination breakdown: the impacts of COVID-19 on migration in Europe
World + 6 more
Human mobility in the context of disasters, climate change and environmental degradation in the Euro-Mediterranean region: Challenges and insights
Author: Chiara Scissa EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The MENA region is increasingly affected by floods and droughts, while being the most water-scarce region in the world. Disasters, climate change and...
World + 17 more
We Will Find You: A Global Look at How Governments Repress Nationals Abroad [EN/AR]
Governments Target Nationals Living Abroad Killings, Removals, Other Abuses Threaten Rights; Bold Policy Response Needed Governments across the globe are reaching beyond their borders and committing...
Situation Reports
Bosnia and Herzegovina + 15 more
Bosnia and Herzegovina Operational Update - February 2024
1,598 persons arrived irregularly in February, which is almost 50% less than in the previous month. Top three declared countries of origin are the Syrian Arab Republic (37%), Afghanistan (17%) and...
Greece + 1 more
UNHCR Advancing refugee integration in Greece | Update #6 December 2023
Our Strategy Successful integration of refugees needs a whole-of-society approach. UNHCR works with the Government, local authorities, the private sector, civil society and the refugees themselves to...
Ukraine + 14 more
Ukraine Situation Flash Update #66 (11 March 2024)
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: Russian large-scale attacks in Ukraine have continued, particularly on Odesa region in the south and Kharkiv region in the east, killing and injuring civilians, as well as...
Appeals and Response Plans
Jordan + 14 more
2024 Needs Overview and the Implications of Underfunding - The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) [EN/AR]
Italy + 12 more
Humanitarian Action for Children 2023 - Refugee and Migrant Response on the Mediterranean and Western Balkan Routes
World + 33 more
Global Humanitarian Overview 2023 [EN/AR/ES/FR]
World + 14 more
Protection, saving lives, & solutions for refugees in dangerous journeys: Routes towards the Western & Central Mediterranean Sea (April 2022)
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Latest Updates
Switzerland + 7 more
UNHCR Switzerland Fact Sheet, February 2024
The 2023 Global Refugee Forum was co-hosted by Switzerland and UNHCR in December, in Geneva. Switzerland inter-alia supported the participation of more than 80 refugees from around the world to...
Slovenia + 10 more
UNHCR Slovenia Fact Sheet, February 2024
Slovenia remains a welcoming environment for forcibly displaced populations, providing access to territory and protection, social services and access to employment. In 2023, the government approve 50...
Spain + 12 more
UNHCR Spain Fact Sheet, February 2024
Around 370,000 refugees are currently recorded in Spain, mostly from Ukraine, Venezuela, Syria, Mali, Afghanistan, Colombia, Nicaragua and Honduras. In 2023,163,220 asylum applications were...
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Key Events
- World Refugee Day, 20 June
- World Day against Trafficking in Persons, 30 July
- World Migrants Day, 18 December