The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, François Crépeau, is visiting Greece between May 12-16 to gather information on the complex management of the Greek border, and its impact on the human rights of migrants.
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The EEA and Norway Grants have helped to strengthen ties and cooperation between Norway and the beneficiary countries. In the new period, emphasis will be placed on further developing bilateral cooperation.
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The announcement comes as Blanchett returns from a mission to Jordan to witness the ongoing humanitarian operation for people displaced by the conflict in Syria. She met Syrian refugee families to hear first-hand about the perilous journeys they had undertaken and the daily challenges they face.
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The European Commission puts forward new approach to change the way refugees and displaced people are supported in external action policies.
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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah called for a collective global response to the refugee crisis during her visit to Lesvos.
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The Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction (Alternate Minister for Migration Policy) and UNHCR are strengthening their collaboration for the provision of accommodation and assistance to the refugees who are currently in Greece, a joint news release said.
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According to UNHCR as many as 500 people may have lost their lives, when a large ship went down in the Mediterranean Sea at an unknown location between Libya and Italy.
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EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides, signed the first contracts in Athens.
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His Excellency, Peter Schoof, was briefed by the team of the Greek Organization on its activities, as well as its current response to protect thousands of refugee and migrant children.
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A team of Reuters photographers was recognized for capturing and transmitting images of migrants crossing the Mediterranean and streaming through Turkey and Greece.
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