Six people died each day attempting to cross Mediterranean in 2018, UNHCR report shows
The latest ‘Desperate Journeys’ report was released today by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
UNHCR welcomes Malta disembarkation of Sea Watch and Sea Eye passengers, calls for better, predictable approach
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes today’s news that 49 rescued refugees and migrants on board the Sea Watch 3 and Albrecht Penck NGO vessels have been safely disembarked in Malta.
Press Comment: UNHCR welcomes decision to allow disembarkation
UNHCR welcomes the decision of the Government of Malta to disembark on humanitarian grounds refugees and migrants rescued by the fishing vessel Nuestra Madre de Loreto.
Press Comment: UNHCR Malta commends Government efforts to regularise the position of THPN holders
This is a positive step in safeguarding the rights of individuals and towards a more inclusive society.
UNHCR Conference on Refugees & Employment
A UNHCR conference on Refugees & Employment engaged participants in meaningful discussion on various challenges facing refugees in the employment sector, as well as ways in which they can be overcome. Multiple stakeholders were present, giving their perspectives on the main issues and working together towards tangible solutions.
UNHCR warns over Mediterranean rescue capacity
Press Release issued by the UN Refugee Agency, 30th September 2018 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is grateful to Malta for its decision to allow 58 rescued people from the NGO ship Aquarius to be disembarked, ending their ordeal after days at sea. We are also grateful to France, Germany, […]