After reports of some 160 deaths in the Mediterranean, UNHCR renews its appeal to countries for help in saving human lives by offering more resettlement places and other safe alternatives to protection for refugees, including through family reunification.

Along the Western Balkans route, UNHCR and partners provide winterized accommodation, food, warm clothes, blankets, and medical assistance. (UNHCR)

Although challenging, this refugee emergency is manageable, provided that Europe is united in contributing to an effective response (UNHCR)

Amid hostilities in Libya, 146 refugees evacuated to Italy. 146 refugees were evacuated today from Libya to Italy in a joint operation between UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Italian and Libyan authorities. Italy is the first country to have stepped forward to receive evacuees from Libya since the recent violence began. The evacuation was carried out in collaboration with the Libyan Ministry of Interior.

Arrivals in 2015 represent more than 4.5 times the total number of arrivals of 2014 and reached a daily average of 2,700. (UNHCR)

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

Asylum safeguards must prevail in implementation of EU-Turkey deal (UNHCR).

Children make up one in four of refugees and migrants crossing the Mediterranean since January 2015. Many travel without their parents or caretakers. (UNHCR)

Cooperation Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction (Alternate Minister for Migration Policy) and UNHCR for provision of assistance to refugees

Despite a drop in the number of refugees and migrants reaching Europe last year, the dangers many face along the way have in some cases increased, according to Desperate Journeys report by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, setting out changing patterns of movement.