13,000 children arrived by Sea in Greece in 2024, marking a 50% increase: Save the Children

Save the Children reported that the number of child refugees arriving by sea in Greece in 2024 has increased by 50% compared to the previous year, with over 13,000 children reaching the country.

In a statement on Wednesday, December 11, Save the Children announced that over 57,000 people entered Greece in the first 11 months of this year, marking the highest number of arrivals in five years.

A joint report by the organization and the Greek Refugee Council highlights the dire living conditions of children in Greek refugee camps, emphasizing systematic neglect.

The organization has stressed that children in Greece’s remote camps are facing alarming conditions, including a lack of protective services and unsafe food.

Amira, a 16-year-old Afghan refugee living in the “Katsikas” camp in Greece, expressed concerns about life in the camp.

She shared with the Children’s Protection Organization, “My brother, I think he can’t bear this situation, and as a child, it’s natural for him to want to have a normal life like other children.”

Afghan children, particularly girls who are deprived of education, are forced to take dangerous migration routes in search of better educational opportunities and a brighter future due to the lack of educational resources and opportunities.

This growing crisis underlines the urgent need for improved support for refugee children, particularly those from Afghanistan, who are facing both educational and humanitarian challenges.

The international community must step up efforts to ensure these vulnerable children receive the care, protection, and education they deserve.

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