UN estimates global migrant growth was 'slowed' by 2 million in 2020
According to the latest UN migration report, the growth of global numbers of migrants in 2020 was "slowed by about 27% or two million migrants due to COVID-19."
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Jordan launched COVID vaccination program for refugees
Jordan has launched a comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination program for refugees and asylum seekers. It is one of the first countries in the world to address the particular risk situation of refugees.
Immigration of skilled workers to Germany in 2020 far below target
Without immigration, many job positions in European countries remain vacant. The pandemic has not only made immigration even more difficult, it also slowed down the efforts of the German government to attract nurses and other skilled workers.
Italy: Open Arms crew in quarantine, rescue missions stopped
After the Open Arms ship brought 265 rescued migrants to Italy, the crew was isolated and placed in mandatory quarantine. The Spanish NGO vessel will remain in the harbor of Port Empedocle in the province of Agrigento, Sicily.
Finding the positive: Migrants and COVID-19
2020 has been a difficult year for many people the world over. A global health pandemic, economic problems and even more people displaced than before were just some of the challenges we all faced. But to try and spread a bit of cheer as the year comes to a close, InfoMigrants decided to look back at some of the positive stories we featured. Here’s a few focusing on how migrants helped their communities pull through the dark times.
Migration to Europe in 2020: The year in pictures
This year was especially difficult for many migrants and refugees in Europe, and those attempting to reach Europe. The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated hardships, while fires at Moria camp on Lesbos left thousands without shelter. Here's a look at some of the most important moments of 2020.
Coronavirus risk reason to grant migrants protection, Italian court rules
The risk of COVID-19 in their country of origin can be considered a reason to grant migrants humanitarian protection in Italy, a Milan court has ruled. Meanwhile, new data shows that more than 34,000 migrants and refugees arrived on Italian shores in 2020.
Germany: Asylum seekers second-in-line for coronavirus vaccine
Germany has begun vaccinating against COVID-19. Asylum seekers living in accommodation centers will be in the second group to receive the vaccine.
Humanitarian Corridors bring 54 Syrian refugees to Italy
The civil society-driven Humanitarian Corridors initiative has enabled 54 Syrian refugees to travel to Rome on Friday. This trip marks the end of the second mission of the initiative, which is implemented by different Italian churches.
European countries resume deportation flights to Afghanistan after 9-month coronavirus break
After a forced nine-month interruption due to the coronavirus pandemic, a deportation flight with 11 Afghans landed today in Kabul. NGOs and politicians sharply criticized the practice amid the tense security situation in Afghanistan.
COVID-19 could widen yawning migrant pay gap: UN
A new report by the UN's International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that migrants earn up to 42% less than national workers in high-income countries, with women worse off than men. The COVID-19 pandemic will likely exacerbate the pay gap.
Canary Islands: No passports, no papers, and little hope
Moustapha arrived in the Canary Islands in 2006 as part of the previous influx of mass arrivals at that time. He befriended a young compatriot from Morocco who arrived there by boat in November this year.