UASCs arriving from January to June 2016 rose to 10,524 compared to 4.410 during the same period in 2015

1 human in every 113 affected, forced displacement hits record high globally

"Strong leadership and vision needed to deal with the refugee situation. This is as much a crisis of European solidarity as it is a refugee crisis", HC Grandi.

843 persons relocated from Italy as of 11 July. What is the relocation programme? How does it work? Read more here: http://goo.gl/azbXQQ

6,800 people rescued off the coasts of Libya in 54 different SAR events between 29 and 30 August.

How media framed Mediterranean tragedies: an analysis: https://t.co/Eyl3aHgn8z

Greek Volunteers share UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

As 300,000 cross Mediterranean this year, UNHCR calls for admission pathways for refugees and speedy relocation out of Italy and Greece

Unaccompanied and separated children account for 14% of all new arrivals in Italy in 2016.

Tens of thousands of people have been reportedly pushed back by border authorities in Europe in 2016, with many cases of alleged violence and abuses.