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More than a quarter of the refugees and migrants who arrived in Europe via the Mediterranean routes so far this year were children. Many of them arrived without their parents. Some were accompanied by other relatives while others were traveling without any adults they knew. The arrival of children in such numbers is not a new trend yet children face major difficulties in getting the protection and help they need once they arrive in Europe. 

The Observatory of the Refugee and Migration Crisis in the Aegean presents a collection of articles from Greek (local and national) and international press and announcements from various political and social fora, in reference to recent fires at Moria Reception Identification Centre (RIC). 

The Observatory of the Refugee and Migration Crisis  in the Aegean presents a collection of articles from Greek (local and national) and international press and announcements from various political and social fora, in reference to:  the increase of  arrivals of refugees and migrants on the Aegean islands, and particularly Lesvos, the living conditions at Moria Reception and Identification Centre and the latest governmental announcements on the situation.  

Author: UNHCR | data2.unhcr.org | 27 August 2019

Almost 5,000 reached the Greek Aegean islands this month and 850 people crossed the land borders. Refugee flows were 44 per cent higher compared to June’s 4,050 new arrivals. The recent freeze of social security numbers issuance hinders the access of recently arrived asylumseekers to healthcare and social services. Only 1 in 4 unaccompanied children have a place in a shelter. Since 2017, UNHCR has helped the Government to relocate 53 children to the UK under the Dubs solidarity scheme.