80 refugee kids take part in Greek reforestation
Some 80 refugee kids in camps near Athens have taken part in a reforestation program on Mount Pentelis, one of Greece's most famous mountains.
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'Fun Bus' in Lebanon gets child refugees off the streets
An initiative by the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR and the European Union is providing a "Fun Bus" in Lebanon to offer children who are forced to work on the streets a safe place to play and learn.
10,787 unaccompanied foreign minors in Italy, Unicef says
A total of 10,787 unaccompanied foreign minors are currently residing in Italy, down from the 18,000 registered at the end of 2017, Unicef said. Overall, 3,536 minors travelled to Italy by sea on their own, the organization said. Thanks to its program in Italy, Unicef has supported 7,000 young migrants and refugees in 2018.
Fact check: School systems in Europe
All kids have to go to school in Europe – including those of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. But the public school systems vary from country to country, and can be quite confusing. Here's a short overview.
'IS children' separated in Syrian refugee camps
Thousands of children from families with real or suspected links to IS militias are living in separate areas of refugee camps in northeastern Syria, Save the Children says. The aid organization says harsh winter conditions are putting the children at increased risk and has called on countries to 'take responsibility for their citizens'.
UNHCR: 4 million children not attending school, number rising
A total of four million refugee children around the world go without schooling, with numbers rising, according to a report by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). It said girls are the most discriminated against.
35,000 Syrian kids in danger because of freezing temperatures
Thousands of children in camps for refugees and displaced people in Syria and Lebanon are suffering because of the freezing temperatures and flooding that have recently hit the region. According to UNICEF, 15 children have died recently in those camps.
Unicef pairs up with Lego to help refugee and other vulnerable children in Jordan
Unicef and the Lego Foundation have launched an initiative in Jordan to help young Syrian refugee children living in the country and local children. The goal: To help the youngsters learn through play, Lego brick by Lego brick.
Council of Europe releases child-friendly guide to migration
The Council of Europe has released a child-friendly handbook on migration that provides guidelines for professionals working with migrant minors on how to give correct and age-appropriate information regarding their rights.
UNICEF poll shows 44% of young migrants depart alone
More than half of a group of 4,000 young migrants and refugees said they were forced to leave their country of origin, and 44% of them traveled alone, according to a new UNICEF survey.
Italy launches project for Syrian refugees in Middle East
The Italian Development Cooperation has launched a project designed to improve the lives of Syrian refugees in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. Targeting women and children in particular, the plan aims to empower and protect Syrian families and assist them with their economic empowerment as well.
Greece: NGO is vaccinating 2,000 minors in Moria refugee camp
Doctors Without Borders is conducting a three-day-long vaccination campaign for over 2,000 migrant minors on the island of Lesbos in Greece. The organization once again urged Greek authorities to implement vaccination policies for refugee children in the country.