KEY FIGURES
866,484 Refugees and migrants arriving by sea to Europe in 2015.
3,510 Refugees and migrants estimated to have died / gone missing at sea in 2015.
719,087 Sea arrivals in Greece as of 26 November.
2,600 Average daily sea arrivals in Greece from 20 - 26 November.
144,000 Sea arrivals in Italy as of 26 November.
248,261 UNHCR high and medium thermal blankets distributed since the start of the crisis.
26,297 UNHCR sleeping mats distributed since the start of the crisis.
USD 83.2M: Total 2015 requirements for the Special Mediterranean Initiative, including winterization activities in Europe.
USD 45.2M: Funding received (54 per cent).
PRIORITIES
Boost reception capacity and provide emergency assistance in receiving countries through support for States, civil society and local communities.
Strengthen protection systems and prevent refoulement including through presence and capacity building.
Increase strategic messaging and advocacy to and about people of concern.
HIGHLIGHTS
Governments in the Balkans continue to allow the border crossing only of Syrian, Iraqi and Afghan nationals. Other nationalities are stranded at borders, leading to some limited concentrations of people and some protests.
UNHCR has expressed its concerns over the risks associated with these restrictions, as people are selected based on their nationality rather than their international protection needs.
UNHCR has reinforced its presence at borders in order to provide assistance, including blankets and winter clothes. UNHCR also has provided information on the right to apply for asylum and monitored access to asylum.