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Kian from Iraq (right) found an apprenticeship at a shipyard near Bonn, Germany, with the help of ASA, a nonprofit that helps young refugees build careers instead of facing deportation | Photo: DW

Helping young refugees start their careers

Every year, tens of thousands of underage refugees arrive in the EU—many hoping to find work, training, and a future. An NGO in Bonn is helping them take their first steps toward a career.

File photo: There are an increasing number of Senegalese migrants arriving on Spain's Canary Islands after taking the Atlantic route to Europe | Photo: Imago

Report links allegations of overfishing in Senegal to irregular migration to Europe

A report by the Environmental Justice Foundation claims that unregulated and illegal overfishing by Chinese and European boats has emptied Senegal's waters of fish. This, in addition to family and social pressures is helping to fuel1

Migrants, asylum seekers and refugees register at a Sant'Egidio community center | Photo: Sant'Egidio Press Office

Migrants help migrants at Rome's Sant'Egidio community

More established migrants are employed at Italy's Sant'Egidio community to help newly arrived migrants begin their journey of integration. The Catholic community is one of the main sponsors of Italy's humanitarian corridors scheme a1

File photo used as illustration: Prostitution is the most widespread form of trafficking in Italy, according to the National Anti-Trafficking Helpline | Photo: Picture Alliance

Newly arrived migrant women in Europe risk falling into prostitution 'trap'

Blessing and Sarah set out to build new lives in Europe. Their smugglers demanded tens of thousands of euros from them once they arrived on the continent, with prostitution seemingly the only way of paying off their debt.

Germany's government has announced that checks at its borders will be increased and that many asylum seekers will be rejected at the border going forward. This pictures shows German police officers at the border with Poland in May 2025 | Photo: picture alliance

Germany: Plans to reject asylum seekers at border criticized

The new German government has announced plans to reject many asylum seekers at the border. Neighboring countries and refugee advocates have criticized this policy, with some saying it violates the law.