Over 600 lives were lost after a ship capsized in the Mediterranean Sea on June 14, 2023. Find out why people seeking protection are forced to take a dangerous journey.

Since the Pact was presented in September 2020, negotiations have remained largely deadlocked and progress has still not been reached on vital issues. The IRC has five key priorities for negotiations on the New Pact.

While these countries represent less than 6 percent of the world’s population, they host more than half of all people identified as being in need globally.