Greece is being urged to create an independent monitoring process to ensure that the human rights of migrants and refugees are respected at its borders. The call was issued by the UNHCR and other rights agencies.
The number of Afghans, including unaccompanied children, who are seeking asylum in Europe is steadily approaching the number of Syrians. But EU figures for July show that only half as many Afghans are granted protection.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Afghanistan this week, where he called for support to both Afghans in the country and Afghan refugees who have fled abroad.
In Italy, UNICEF and local basketball associations have launched a pilot program that supports young locals and migrants through basketball.
The Italian migrant rights group ASGI is calling on the government to make it easier for Afghans to get a visa for Italy. The call comes as Afghans have reported 'unsurmountable difficulties' in obtaining a visa, even if they have m1