Refugee and migrant flows from Libya to Europe on the rise – UNHCR study
Jul 04, 2017, at 05:06 am
New York, July 3(Just Earth News): Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed.
Toll on refugee and migrant children continues to mount one year after EU-Turkey deal – UNICEF
Mar 18, 2017, at 01:59 pm
New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday that one year after the Balkan border closures and the European Union-Turkey Statement, which were aimed at stopping mass migration flows, refugee and migrant children face greater risks of deportation, detention, exploitation and deprivation.
UN refugee agency modifies response plan for Mediterranean and Western Balkans
Jun 11, 2016, at 01:53 pm
New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):The United Nations refugee agency on Friday announced a revision to the regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan, involving 60 partner organizations and covering the eastern Mediterranean and Western Balkans route, in order to focus on the static population in Greece and on protection activities.
UN children's agency 'alarmed' at refugee and migrant deaths in the Mediterranean
May 31, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, May 31 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed alarm at the number of migrant and refugee deaths in the past week in the Central Mediterranean, many of whom were believed to be unaccompanied minors.
Greece: UN agency urges full hearings for stranded refugee and migrant children
Apr 09, 2016, at 01:48 pm
New York, Apr 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With the process of returning refugees and migrants from the Greek islands to Turkey underway as part of a European Union-Turkey agreement, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is reminding States of their duty to care and protect all children and give them a full and fair hearing when deciding on their future.