Greece, crossroads of migrations: 7,000 refugees disembark every day
A riferire le cifre è l’International Organisation for Migration. L’agenzia Frontex aggiunge: “Più di 700 mila migranti arrivati in Europa nel 2015”.
Myanmar votes for the first time after 50 years of military dictatorship
Elections in Myanmar are a step forward on the path to democracy but have deep flaws: Aung San Suu Kyi, the most popular leader, can’t become president and not all citizens can vote.
9 random acts of extraordinary kindness from the refugee crisis
Simple, ordinary actions of kindness towards refugees arriving to Europe that become extraordinary during these months of tension and difficulties.
Don’t call them migrants, call them refugees
The refugee crisis triggered a semantic debate all over Europe, useful to understand who is approaching the continent.
Dismaland migrates to Calais to house refugees
Banksy says Dismaland’s materials will be recovered to build shelters for refugees in the Jungle camp in Calais.
The Italian Association of Youth Hostels offers 500 beds to refugees
The Italian Association of Youth Hostels (AIG) opens its structures to help refugees. Another example of solidarity and integration.
Voglio una ruota, women who choose bicycles instead of roses
‘Voglio una ruota’ is a documentary that talks about brave women who decide to ride a bike to fight conformism. In late September the new crowdfunding campaign.
The UN shocked over clashes between Hungarian police and refugees
Hungarian police and refugees violently clashed after that asylum seekers tried to break the barriers of barbed wire they are forced in. The United Nations has harshly condemned the event.
Refugees Welcome is the Airbnb for refugees. And Europe opens its homes
Refugees Welcome puts refugees searching for places to stay in contact with those who have a room to spare. It’s now expanding to five continents.
New disturbing footage emerges from Hungary, the country rejecting refugees
The country led by the conservative Viktor Orban builds a barrier to keep migrants out. A video shows how they are treated in camps.