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UNHCR Conference on Refugees & Employment

UNHCR Conference on Refugees & Employment

A UNHCR conference on Refugees & Employment engaged participants in meaningful discussion on various challenges facing refugees in the employment sector, as well as ways in which they can be overcome. Multiple stakeholders were present, giving their perspectives on the main issues and working together towards tangible solutions.

UNHCR warns over Mediterranean rescue capacity

UNHCR warns over Mediterranean rescue capacity

Press Release issued by the UN Refugee Agency, 30th September 2018 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is grateful to Malta for its decision to allow 58 rescued people from the NGO ship Aquarius to be disembarked, ending their ordeal after days at sea. We are also grateful to France, Germany, […]

World Refugee Day 2018 in Malta

World Refugee Day 2018 in Malta

On 20th June, UNHCR Malta organised an event to mark World Refugee Day at the San Anton Palace garden, in collaboration with the President’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society.

News Comment: UNHCR welcomes decision for disembarkation

News Comment: UNHCR welcomes decision for disembarkation

The UN Refugee Agency – UNHCR warmly welcomes the decision by the Maltese Government to allow for the disembarkation of the reported 234 people on board the MV Lifeline in Malta and for assistance in providing food supplies and medical evacuation.