Statement on Proposed Border Rules
Closing Italian ports to NGO rescue ships will be another obstacle to the safety of thousands of people.
Rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea
"In front of me, in the middle of the sea between Italy and Libya, were hundreds of youngsters. We rescued them one by one."
Migrant Response, Italy: Twelve Days In The Open Sea
Migrant Response, Italy: N. and H. both came ashore with their families, but on their boats there were around 100 Egyptian children who came alone.
ITALY: 200+ Migrants and Refugees land in Sicily, one on his birthday.
He came ashore with over 200 other migrants and refugees, but for him landing in Europe was especially momentous: it was his birthday.
UPDATE FROM THE FIELD – ARBAT
"Every day we do just that: we offer free, high- quality care. It's not a slogan, and these aren't numbers. It's the reality, and these are real people.”