Migration and Asylum
Violent conflicts have erupted on Europe’s doorsteps in recent years. Refugees find it increasingly difficult to enter Europe and access effective protection. Increasingly high numbers of refugees stranded at European borders underline the need to extend solidarity with those who cannot access European territory.
Through the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe we take initiatives to promote meaningful forms of refugee protection, in particular the resettlement of refugees to Europe. CCME cooperates with European Institutions, Member Churches, organisations and relevant networks to achieve its aims.
Work in this area includes:
- Countering trafficking in human beings as a form of slavery
- Uniting in Diversity: Migration as an opportunity and a challenge for the unity of the Church
- Churches as witness to inclusive communities in Europe
For more information and resources on Migration and Asylum, please visit the CCME website.
Related posts
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1 Dec, 2016
New project to assess media portrayal of refugees in Europe and promote their rights to speak on their own behalf
As increasing numbers of people are seeking refuge in Europe, a new project aims to promote the rights of refugees to speak on their own behalf, to assess their portrayal in the media and uphold good journalistic practices, and to raise the visibility of refugee voices and networks.
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27 Oct, 2016
CCME Executive Committee expresses its concern at erosion of protection of refugees in Europe
At its meeting in Athens, Greece from 24 to 26 October 2016 the Executive Committee of the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) learned about the current situation with regard to refugees in Greece and heard reports from other European countries.
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23 Sep, 2016
Les Églises manifestent leur soutien auprès des réfugiés lors du rassemblement des dirigeants mondiaux au sommet de l’ONU
Aujourd'hui, 19 septembre, l'Assemblée générale de l'ONU tient un sommet historique de haut niveau autour de la question du grand mouvement de réfugiés et de migrants, aux États-Unis, en son siège social à New York. Durant cette rencontre, des chefs d'États et de gouvernements de toutes les régions du monde, ainsi que des observateurs internationaux, vont travailler à une meilleure coordination des crises de réfugiés qui sont en expansion à travers le monde.
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22 Sep, 2016
Kirchen zeigen sich solidarisch mit Flüchtlingen während sich Staats- und Regierungschefs am UN-Gipfel treffen
Heute, am 19. September, findet im Rahmen der Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen an deren Hauptsitz in New York (USA) ein historischer hochrangiges Gipfeltreffen zu den großen Flucht- und Migrationsbewegungen statt. Staats- und Regierungschefs aus allen Regionen der Welt sowie internationale Beobachter werden einen besser koordinierten Ansatz für die wachsende globale Flüchtlingskrise ausarbeiten.
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21 Sep, 2016
Церкви становятся на защиту беженцев во время встречи мировых лидеров на саммите ООН
Сегодня, 19 сентября, Генеральная ассамблея ООН проводит в своей штаб-квартире в Нью-Йорке (США) исторический саммит на высоком уровне, задачей которого является поиск решения проблемы массового перемещения беженцев и мигрантов. Главы государств и правительств изо всех регионов мира, а также международные наблюдатели будут заниматься разработкой более скоординированного подхода к усугубляющемуся мировому кризису беженцев.
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19 Sep, 2016
Churches stand with refugees as world leaders meet at UN summit
Today, 19 September, the UN General Assembly is hosting a historic high-level summit addressing the large movement of refugees and migrants at its headquarters in New York (USA). Here heads of states and governments from all regions of the world, as well as international observers, will work toward a more coordinated approach to growing worldwide refugee crises.
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2 Aug, 2016
Porajmos: Remembering Roma lives lost during World War II
Today, 2 August, marks Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, commemorating the extermination of more than 3,000 Roma children, men, and women at Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944.
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20 Jun, 2016
World Refugee Day: “Have No Fear” – Churches call for intensified efforts
Today, 20 June, is World Refugee Day. The United Nations estimates that every minute 8 people flee from war, persecution, or terror. This day is observed to bring attention to their collective struggle and to address the widespread global displacement of millions of people.
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10 Jun, 2016
Have no fear: Ecumenical organisations address impact of the global refugee crisis in Europe
From 14 to 16 June church representatives from across Europe will gather in the Netherlands to address the challenges relating to refugee arrivals in Europe. Through prayer, discussion, and solidarity visits, participants in the three-day consultation will examine the churches’ response and collaborate on future action.
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7 Apr, 2016
The Refugee Crisis: Responses and Representation in the Media
All are invited to an online video presentation and discussion about media responses to the ongoing refugee crisis.