UNHCR calls for end to detention of asylum-seekers and refugees
The UN refugee agency today issued a new global strategy aimed at helping countries move away from the detention of asylum seekers, refugees and stateless people worldwide.
UNHCR Statement on the occasion of the European elections
This week millions of European Union citizens will choose who is in charge in Europe for the next five years. However, hundreds of thousands of stateless persons will not have their voice heard, even though many of them were born and raised in the EU.
UNHCR saddened at high seas accidents as Mediterranean claims more victims
The UN refugee agency on Tuesday said it was deeply saddened at a rising death toll from boat accidents in the Mediterranean Sea this year as increasing numbers of asylum-seekers and refugees make the journey on unseaworthy boats, often at the hands of ruthless smugglers.
#knowthefacts – Publication on migration and asylum for MEP candidates and stakeholders
UNHCR and the European Parliament Information Office have today presented their joint publication #knowthefacts – a booklet with information and statistics on asylum and migration in Malta, Europe and beyond.
UNHCR welcomes Prime Minister’s statement on detention of children
UNHCR welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement which indicates an end to detention of children asylum seekers in Malta. We consider this to be a positive signal that the Government is prepared to make important adjustments to the current reception system.
Nitkellmu? Perspectives on refugee integration in Malta
A report published by UNHCR and aditus foundation presents settlement and integration realities from the perspective of refugees, as well as from the viewpoint of personnel within public services in Malta.