Refugees in Europe: Then and Now
Seven decades after World War II, refugees fleeing conflict continue to seek safety beyond their homelands.
UNICEF’s humanitarian work began in the aftermath of World War II — and by the mid 1950’s millions of children were receiving aid. Seventy years later, refugee and migrants are entering Europe at levels not seen since World War II. Nearly 1 in 4 are children and the number of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum is growing.
