Protecting Refugees at Sea - Sky News Interview - Adrian Edwards
780 views · Published 11 December 2014 · 8:14 · Indexed 28 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2014 · News & Politics
More people than ever before are risking their lives in search of safety, 348,000 migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers across the world have attempted a sea crossing this year, and we have has received information of 4,272 reported deaths. We are warning that the international community is losing its focus on saving lives amid confusion among coastal nations and regional blocs over how to respond to the growing number of people making risky sea journeys in search of asylum or migration. Here, Adrian Edwards, UNHCR's Head of News and Media, Adrian Edwards, spoke to Sky News about Protection at Sea, Understand more: http://tracks.unhcr.org/2014/12/danger-on-the-deep-blue-sea/ Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help. (Adrian Edwards Sky News Interview on Protection at Sea)
