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Story | Oct 05, 2023

How climate change impacts health—and what we need to do about it

We need to respond to the climate crisis together, in solidarity with all, for the health of all.

Story | Jul 13, 2023

MSF files complaint as Italian laws hinder search and rescue

The complaint outlines examples of Italian legislation and practices that do not comply with the EU legal framework and endanger the lives of people seeking safety.

Story | Jul 13, 2023

A treacherous journey

How increasingly inhumane policies are making it more dangerous—and deadly—for people to seek safety in Europe.

Story | Feb 28, 2023

Providing psychological support to shipwreck survivors in Italy

The boat reportedly crashed into rocks during bad weather, killing at least 64 people, including 12 children.

Story | Feb 27, 2023

The River

Four weeks on a migrant rescue ship in the Mediterranean Sea

Story | Jan 05, 2023

New decree obstructs search and rescue and will cause more deaths

Italy's decree ostensibly targets NGOs, but the real price will be paid by people seeking safety across the Mediterranean.

Story | Nov 11, 2022

"All I wish now is to feel safe": Stories from survivors rescued at sea

Story | Nov 11, 2022

Survivors on board Geo Barents ship safely disembark in Italy after harmful delays

All 572 people assisted by MSF team finally reach a place of safety.

Story | Aug 03, 2022

European states must launch search and rescue operations to prevent more deaths at sea

Story | Jun 17, 2022

 “Trying to cross the sea is facing death, but staying in Libya is facing death too”