Harsh cold weather and restrictions against onward movements of refugees and migrants increase risks for children and others with specific needs. (UNHCR)

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In 2016 87% of those arriving by sea to Greece came from the top ten refugee producing countries.

In 2016, NGOs rescued more than 46,000 people in the central Mediterranean, representing over 26 per cent of all rescue operations. This trend continues, reaching 33 per cent since the beginning of the year.

In proportion to the scale of arrivals, more lives were saved at sea than in 2014. (UNHCR)

In the last part of 2016, more people reached Europe through the Western Mediterranean route, either by crossing the sea to Spain from Morocco and Algeria, or by entering the Spanish enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta.

It is essential that Greece receives massive support from the European Union for adequate reception, registration and screening processes. (UNHCR)

Joint efforts and strengthened cooperation are crucial to improving the situation for asylum-seekers and refugees in Greece.