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This month 850 people reached Greece from the land borders and 1,500 arrived on the Greek Aegean islands. This was 13 per cent lower than January’s 2,650 new arrivals.
With the support of UNHCR, 755 Government-organized transfers took place from the islands. Slow procedures and the shortage of mainland capacity hinder the acceleration of transfers. The situation is challenging for the children who are on their own, with only 1 in 3 finding a place in a dedicated shelter. More solidarity efforts are needed, similar to the relocation Dubs scheme for unaccompanied children to the UK.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
66,850 eligible asylum-seekers and refugees this month, and 107,900 since April 2017 received cash assistance.
22,800 people this month, and 57,150 since November 2015 have benefitted from UNHCR’s accommodation in apartments.
REFUGEES IN UNHCR’S ESTIA ACCOMMODATION
92% have social security number
58% have tax identification number
29% registered with unemployment agency