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Italy Quarterly Fact Sheet April - June 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN High Commissioner for Refugees , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Children made up a significant portion of those arriving, accounting for 21% of the total.
Refugees and migrants have been arriving in Italy, with 8,271 individuals reaching the country by sea between April and June 2026. The majority of these individuals came from countries such as Bangladesh, Algeria, Sudan, and Somalia. Children made up a significant portion of those arriving, accounting for 21% of the total.
In addition to sea arrivals, some individuals also entered the country through land and air routes. Further information on refugee and migrant arrivals in Italy can be found through the Italy Multi-Country Office, which also recently hosted an event in Rome to recognize companies supporting refugee integration and employment.
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Category: disaster Published: July 31, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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