Empowering their Communities
Refugee and migrant participation in civil society is growing, with the emergence of organisations led by the very people they seek to support. We met six individuals to discuss the power of their voice, challenges facing refugees and migrants in Malta, and how they are working to carve out a better future for their communities.
UNHCR welcomes Aquarius resolution, but stresses need for more predictable approach to disembarkation
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency applauds yesterday’s decision by the Government of Malta to permit the disembarkation of 141 asylum-seekers and migrants rescued on the Central Mediterranean by an NGO boat, the Aquarius. We also commend those European countries who have come forward to offer relocation places for rescued passengers […]
Refugees in Gozo volunteer to support their community
UNHCR Malta has been working with and training a group of refugees living in Gozo. Their role is to serve as focal points for integration–related information within their respective communities.
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
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.
Forced displacement at record 68.5 million – 2017 Global Trends
The UN Refugee Agency’s annual Global Trends study found 68.5 million people had been driven from their homes across the world at the end of 2017, more people than the population of Thailand. Refugees who have fled their countries to escape conflict and persecution...