UNHCR, UNICEF launch Blue Dot hubs to boost protection for children and families on the move across Europe

UNHCR, UNICEF and IRC issue a roadmap for action to improve the situation of unaccompanied and separated children in Europe: efficient and harmonized processes are needed so that children can understand procedures and access protection and solutions in accordance with their best interests.

UNHCR, IOM, and 65 other organizations have appealed to donors for US$550 million to support the ongoing humanitarian response in Europe. (UNHCR)

UNHCR will support Greece in developing its asylum reception capacity through European Union-funded rent subsidies and host family programmes. (UNHCR)

UNHCR welcomes Malta disembarkation of Sea Watch and Sea Eye passengers, calls for better, predictable approach

UNHCR warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Greece amid disarray in Europe over asylum

UNHCR very concerned by reports from asylum seekers of sexual harassment and violence in sub-standard reception centres on the Greek islands, despite welcomed Government measures to address overcrowding and dire living conditions.

UNHCR urges leaders in Central Europe to show greater solidarity with refugees who seek sanctuary as war and extremism force millions out of their homes

UNHCR urges Greece to accelerate emergency measures to address conditions on Samos and Lesvos. Greek authorities must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation for around 11,000 asylum-seekers on the islands of Samos and Lesvos. Conditions in the Reception and Identification Centers (RICs) on the two islands are abhorrent.

UNHCR urges EU Member States to promptly relocate all asylum-seekers eligible under the EU’s emergency relocation scheme and for it to continue beyond the two years originally planned.