Gavdos Island has seen a surge in migrant arrivals, with the latest boat carrying 70 individuals, the third within 48 hours. Among those rescued, the majority are men, with some women and children from countries including Egypt, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria,…
A UN report highlights the devastating impacts of climate change on global displacement, revealing that 120 million people are currently uprooted by conflict and extreme weather events. As temperatures rise and severe weather becomes more frequent, the situation for displaced…
The Greek Council for Refugees and acclaimed filmmaker Thomas Sideris present the documentary ‘Gas Station or the Pigeons of Lahore’ centered on the tragic Pylos shipwreck. The screening is set for November 13 at the Greek Directors’ Association, coinciding with…
On November 15, the Reading Society will unveil a bilingual album titled ‘From Ionia to Ionian: Refugees in Corfu after the Asia Minor Catastrophe.’ This project, which began in 2022, studies the settlement of refugees from Asia Minor and Eastern…
A recent study from Switzerland’s Federal Statistical Office highlights a significant increase in vocational training participation among young refugees since 2017, with over half completing an Ausbildung, up from 37% five years earlier. The integration initiatives introduced in 2019, emphasizing…
Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka are confronting a humanitarian crisis after UNHCR cut aid due to funding shortages. One refugee, Abu Bakel, whose family fled Myanmar in the early ’90s, now struggles without financial assistance or legal work options. The…
The documentary ‘142 Years,’ directed by journalist Stelios Kouloglou, premieres today at the KRONION cinema in Greece. It follows humanitarian worker Jason Apostolopoulos as he joins efforts to exonerate three refugees—Mohammed Hanad Abdi from Somalia, and Akif Rzouli and Amir…
A devastating lightning strike in the Palabek Refugee Settlement in northwestern Uganda has resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, predominantly children, during a church service. Authorities report that an additional 34 people sustained injuries from the incident. The camp,…
