First UNITY Cup shows the power of football to connect refugees and hosts

Tournament featuring teams of female and male refugee and amateur national players highlights the role of sport in empowering displaced people and connecting them to their new communities.

26 Jul 2022

Scholarships in Italy allow refugees to dream again

Refugees able to pursue their dreams of higher education through the University Corridors programme return to their communities equipped with skills and knowledge.

25 Jan 2022

Relief for asylum seekers offered a new life outside Libya

Survivors of violence among 93 vulnerable individuals on board first evacuation flight to Italy for two years as part of new emergency mechanism.

25 Nov 2021

Evacuation flights from Libya to Italy bring hope for vulnerable asylum seekers

25 Nov 2021

UNHCR and Council of Europe discuss statelessness, urge States to uphold the right to a nationality in Europe

24 Sep 2021

UNHCR warns of mounting refugee and migrant deaths in the Central Mediterranean

4 May 2021

UNHCR's Grandi commends Italy's constructive approach to refugee protection in Europe and globally

16 Apr 2021

60,000 young refugees and migrants who arrived in Italy alone need support as they enter adulthood - UN Agencies

Key challenges include discrimination, difficulty finding work, administrative bottlenecks and lack of legal information

8 Nov 2019

Life-saving programme offers safe path to Italy for refugees

Humanitarian Corridors, a unique partnership set up by religious organizations, is the Europe regional winner for UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Award.

18 Sep 2019