Protection by Presence

Protection by Presence

Sometimes the simple act of being there is enough. They call it protection by presence. Arabic speakers, Farsi speakers, wearing the blue colours of UNHCR, offering a moment of reassurance as thousands of refugees make the long, uncertain trek through Europe. Under...
A warm Austrian welcome for refugees

A warm Austrian welcome for refugees

There wasn’t much time to think when the first call for help came back in early September. All the Austrians knew was that they had to act fast. Thousands of refugees were crossing the border from Hungary into Austria, many of whom had abandoned their homes in...
Refugee sea arrivals in Greece this year approach 400,000

Refugee sea arrivals in Greece this year approach 400,000

ATHENS, Greece, October 2 (UNHCR)—The UN refugee agency said on Friday that refugee and migrant arrivals in Greece are expected to hit the 400,000 mark soon, despite adverse weather conditions. Greece remains by far the largest single entry point for new sea arrivals...

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