Alhassane's story: 'They see me as a human, a person'
Alhassane came to Italy as a refugee from Niger. An Italian family decided to host him in their home, enabling him to study to become a healthcare worker.
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Italian court rules in favor of Afghans seeking asylum
A Rome court has ordered Italy to issue humanitarian visas to two Afghans. ASGI said the Italian state created unjustified obstacles for the Afghans seeking safety.
Italy court orders visas issued to Afghans in danger
The Court of Rome ruled in favor of two young Afghans in an urgent case they filed for humanitarian protection. The court ordered Italy to issue the Afghans humanitarian visas and grant them the right to enter Italy for protection due to the risk of serious jeopardy to their human rights in their country.
Italy's refugee policy remains 'in trial and error' after almost a decade
In 2013, thousands of migrants descended on the island of Lampedusa. In response, Italy hastily established a new policy for receiving migrants. From humanitarian protection to a controversial agreement with Libya, has this strategy been a success? InfoMigrants takes a look back at nearly a decade of Italy's migration policy.
Italy: First migrant soccer referee registered
Mustapha Jawara has become the first migrant to be registered as an official football referee with the Italian Referees Association. The young Gambian presided over his first matches this week.
First Afghans arrive via humanitarian corridor in Italy since August
A Catholic charity in Italy, the Community of Sant’Egidio, has announced the arrival of the first group of Afghans via a 'humanitarian corridor'. The corridors were announced at the beginning of November.
Tales from the Border (6/8): Italian Alps -- Crossing by night
High up on the border between Italy and France are resorts popular with tourists for their sunshine, snow and ski slopes. But in recent years they've also become known for their solidarity, sympathy and support for migrants.
Migrants in Italy: NGOs denounce regularization delays
Only about a third of all undocumented migrants who applied for stay permits under a decree passed in May 2020 have received their papers thus far, according to a group of NGOs calling for faster and easier regularizations.
More than 59,000 migrants landed on Italian coasts in 2021
Slightly more than 59,000 migrants and refugees arrived in Italy so far this year by crossing the Mediterreanean, according to Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese. About 79,000 people are currently being hosted in the national reception system.
63 refugees from Ethiopian camps brought to Italy via humanitarian corridors
Some 63 refugees from the Horn of Africa arrived in Italy on Friday from Ethiopian refugee camps as part of a humanitarian corridor project.
Italy: 3,000 more places for Afghan refugees in reception centers
The Italian government has announced that there are now 3,000 more spots within its system of reception and integration to host Afghans that have fled their country.
UNHCR launches kit to teach school children about refugees
The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR has launched a kit to support education about refugees in Italian schools. The initiative was launched to mark World Teachers' Day on October 5.