Women and children: The most vulnerable

Over 600,000 refugees have arrived in Southern Europe, with Italy, Greece, and Spain seeing the steepest increases. Local governments are overwhelmed. Temporary shelters in Sicily and Lesbos are now functioning at over 110% capacity, forcing aid agencies to house people in makeshift camps and unused public buildings.

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Political fallout and border tensionsWomen and children : The most vulnerable

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Political fallout and border tensions

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Global response : Aid falling short

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Next steps

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The surge in migration has also reignited political debates. Several right-wing political parties across Europe are calling for stricter border controls, blaming the crisis on what they term as “open-door policies.” In contrast, humanitarian groups are urging unity and compassion, emphasizing international legal obligations to protect asylum seekers.

In North Africa, Tunisia and Libya are under mounting pressure as more people attempt to cross the Mediterranean. There are also growing tensions between host communities and refugee populations in parts of Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey, which have long hosted millions of displaced Syrians.

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Global response: Aid falling short

Despite the gravity of the crisis, aid pledges from wealthier nations have fallen short. The UN’s $1.8 billion emergency response appeal is only 32% funded as of mid-June. Aid workers are warning of a potential humanitarian catastrophe if shelter, sanitation, and food supplies are not scaled up immediately.

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Next steps

International summits are being organized to address the worsening refugee crisis. The European Union, African Union, and Arab League have announced a joint task force to coordinate aid delivery and policy planning. However, progress remains slow as countries weigh national interests against humanitarian obligations.