The uncertainty grinds people down, as refugees and migrants stranded in Greece are waiting to know whether they will get protection in Europe. ”There is no news, no decision, no solution. Where is the humanity?” asks Mustafa.

The world marks the International Literacy Day on 8th of September 2016. It is a time to reflect on the learning conditions especially in developing countries.

Over 20 civil society organisations are urgently calling on Italy, Malta, other European states and the European Commission to facilitate the immediate disembarkation of all survivors onboard the rescue vessels Geo Barents, Humanity 1, Rise Above and Ocean Viking in the Central Mediterranean. Some of the survivors were taken on board more than 17 days ago and need to reach land where they can access safety, medical care and protection.

The Norwegian Refugee Council warns against the closing of European national borders, as this could result in large and unsustainable refugee camps elsewhere on European soil.

Today the Norwegian Refugee Council together with 32 international aid, faith, and development agencies signed a public letter to the European Union (EU) requesting a real change in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel (OPTI).

NRC Europe was established in 2006 in order to strengthen the existing relationship with the European Union.

How Greece has become a testing ground for policies that erode protection for refugees.

“Refugees and migrants have now moved to the new camp to receive emergency shelter,” says Kostas Karagiannis, from the newly set-up camp close to Mytilene town on the Greek island of Lesvos.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is deeply concerned by the Israeli military’s planned demolition of a European-funded Palestinian primary school in Ras At-Tin herding community in the central West Bank.