Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Europe

JRS Europe: European Governments Must Continue to Protect Syrians JRS Europe is deeply concerned by recent statements from European governments suggesting possible revisions to protection policies for Syrian refugees and asylum seekers following the fall of al-Assad's regime. Given the context of widespread uncertainty in Syria, it is essential that Europe continues to provide refuge and safety. As Alberto Ares, Director of JRS Europe, states: "Forcing Syrians to leave their homes again—this time from the countries where they’ve rebuilt their lives—would be irresponsible and cruel." We call on European governments to: - Maintain protection for Syrian refugees already in Europe.  - Refrain from detaining or blocking new Syrian asylum seekers at the borders.  - Ensure that the asylum process remains accessible to all. Syria is still not a safe place to live or raise children, nor can it reintegrate the thousands of citizens living abroad. Until peace and stability are restored, Europe must stand in solidarity with Syrians, offering the protection they need. JRS Europe urges a cautious and compassionate response from European states in supporting displaced people. For more details, check the link for the full statement: https://lnkd.in/dMSMnbA9 #RefugeeRights #SyrianRefugees #Solidarity #JRS

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This is a friendly reminder that on Wednesday, Alberto Ares will be addressing commonly upheld myths about migration at his conference in Centro Arrupe (Gran Vía Fernando el Católico 78) in Valencia. You can find more info and how to register 👇

Our director, Alberto Ares, will give a conference about demystifying #Migration and addressing some of the main myths prevailing in the public discourse next Wednesday, December 11th at 18:00 in the Centro Arrupe Valencia (Gran Vía Fernando el Católico 78). The conference is aimed at the wider public and it invites to reflect and learn together about prejudices, barriers and difficulties migrants face in Spain, to generate a more inclusive and human vision of the migration phenomenon. If you want to join the conference (in Spanish), check the information in the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6RVENfP

🎉 2️⃣ 5️⃣ JRS North Macedonia office is celebrating its 25th Anniversary!🎉 Join us on Wednesday 4th December!👇

Comment l’Espagne prévoit de régulariser 900.000 sans-papiers. La réforme du règlement redéfinit les conditions par lesquelles les personnes étrangères résidant actuellement de manière irrégulière en Espagne peuvent légaliser leur situation individuelle. https://lnkd.in/dfDpWNis Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Europe Instituto Universitario de Estudios sobre Migraciones (IUEM) Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE Servicio Jesuita a Migrantes España SJM-E JRS France

What does vulnerability in #Migration #Detention mean? How is it identified across #Europe? How can we best accompany those most vulnerable in detention? That was the focus of our 18th Detention Visitor Support Group meeting. Hosted by JRS Malta, over 20 detention visitors from 8 countries met for discussions and workshops on #vulnerability criteria, #MentalHealth and Psychosocial Accompaniment practices, the impact of current legislation on Detention and the use of #StrategicLitigation. Overall the situation is not encouraging. The European Migration and Asylum Pact is expected to drastically increase the number of people in detention, especially at the borders of the #EU. This will make the already crucial work from Detention Visitors even more vital, since even if numbers increase Detention Visitors will likely remain one of the few, if not the only, people from outside the centres that migrants in detention can talk to. In addition, the local office in Malta offered a closer look at the Maltese context, especially looking into the deterioration of access to detention centres and increasing limitations to the services they can provide. Want to learn more about the DVSG? https://lnkd.in/eDu-_3v6 JRS Belgium JRS Romania #JRSCroatia #JRSKosovo JRS Portugal - Serviço Jesuíta aos Refugiados Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland (JRS) #JRSIreland #JRSMalta Jesuit Refugee Service UK (JRS UK)

📢 Protect right to asylum in the EU: A call to action from 50 organizations Amid policy developments limiting access to international protection in Europe, 50 humanitarian and human rights organizations are urging the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council, and member states at national level to: Address and reverse impediments to the right to seek asylum and access to protection in Europe in the implementation of EU law and the Pact on Migration and Asylum  Commit to genuine and equitable responsibility sharing in support of a functioning rights-based asylum system 🔟 Key Actions for a Rights-Based Approach 1️⃣ Ensure compliance with EU law and cooperation with civil society.  2️⃣ Stop arbitrary detention and respect freedom of movement.  3️⃣ Monitor and hold accountable for border rights violations.  4️⃣ Provide alternative permits for those ineligibles for asylum.  5️⃣ Guarantee access to asylum and uphold non-refoulement.  6️⃣ Improve Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts and safe disembarkation.  7️⃣ Support refugees along migration routes without containment goals.  8️⃣ Expand safe, regular migration pathways.  9️⃣ Assess human rights impacts of third-country agreements.  🔟 Strengthen public and parliamentary oversight of migration policies.  Due to an increasing shift toward containment strategies and evasion of responsibility, Europe risks undermining its commitment to human rights and the global refugee protection system. This is a moment to demonstrate leadership and safeguard the dignity and safety of those forced to flee. 📌 Read the full statement and explore how these 10 actions can safeguard dignity and justice: https://lnkd.in/dqy2zD4y   #HumanRights #RefugeesWelcome #EUAsylumSystem #ProtectRefugees 

🌍 We’re proud to announce that the Change Environment project has been recognized as an Inspiring Green Education Initiative at the upcoming #EducationForClimate Day 2024! This recognition highlights our commitment to empowering young students across 7 countries to understand and address the intersection of environmental change and human migration. Join us on November 28th for this special event, celebrating impactful initiatives like ours and exploring innovative ways education can foster civic engagement and drive climate action. 🌱 Together, we’re building pathways toward a sustainable, inclusive future. 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate! 📍 When: November 28th 📍 Where: Online 📍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dkZUh-aa #EducationForClimate #GreenEducation #ClimateAction #CivicEngagement   

🌍 Hospitality-Driven Reception: JRS principles on reception of asylum seekers in Europe 🌟 The reception of asylum seekers in Europe must shift from isolation and deterrence to hospitality and integration. At JRS Europe, we are often involved in the provision of reception to asylum seekers, and our experience shows us that integration starts from the first day. 🔑 Key Principles for Hospitality-Driven Reception: 1️⃣ Accommodation must respect the right to privacy and family life by minimizing shared spaces, enabling autonomy especially for long-term stays. 2️⃣ Large accommodation facilities, typically hosting over 50 people, should be avoided as they risk segregation and stigmatization 3️⃣ Reception facilities must meet health, safety and comfort standards equivalent to those for nationals, avoiding for example military facilities to prevent re-traumatization 4️⃣ Essential support, including access to rights, services, language courses, and integration into the local community from day one is necessary to foster independence and empowerment 5️⃣ Reception should consider the individual needs of asylum seekers, including their background, vulnerabilities and personal circumstances 6️⃣ Access to legal and practical support is essential to ensure the navigation of the asylum process and the respect of asylum seekers’ rights, including healthcare, education and employment services 7️⃣ Reception facilities should avoid segregation and be situated near the local community, to foster integration and inclusion in the host society Let’s build a Europe where everyone feels welcome from day one. 🤝 🗓️ Read more here https://lnkd.in/dwww9TWS 📷Ali Jamshidifar for JRS France #HospitalityDriven #JRSPrinciples #RefugeeRights #IntegrationMatters #HumanDignity JRS France Jesuit Refugee Service - Serbia JRS Portugal - Serviço Jesuíta aos Refugiados JRS Romania Centro Astalli Trento JRS Belgium European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency