January/June News      JRS-International statement for World Refugee Day - To coincide with World Refugee Day, the JRS international office has released a special statement entitled 'Silent tsunami hitting refugees in vulnerable circumstances' 20/06/08   Winners of JRS Journalism Prize 2008 announced - JRS Europe is pleased to announce that three winners have been chosen for the 2008 edition of the JRS Journalism Prize 09/04/08   Common position on detention document released - JRS in Europe has released a condensed 14 point outline of its common position on detention.  To find out more follow the link 20/03/08   JRS-UK releases 'Refused...and then what?' information leaflet -  JRS-UK has released a new leaflet entitled 'Refused...and then what?'.  The leaflet outlines ten action points suggesting methods of assistance for those who have had their claims for asylum refused.  To find out more follow the link 19/03/08   Katrine Camilleri awarded "International Woman of Achievement" - The Assistant Director of JRS Malta, Katrine Camilleri, has been presented with the "International Woman of Achievement" award by the US embassy in recognition of the courageous work as an advocate for human rights.  To find out more follow the link 19/03/08   Pope Benedict XVI praises Jesuit's ongoing support of refugees - In an address to the 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, Pope Benedict commended JRS for their work with refugees, those he identified as "the poorest among the poor." To find out more follow the link 26/02/08   New European Commission 'Border Management Package' comes under fire from ECRE - The new publication fails to address a number of important issue, according to ECRE.  To find out more follow the link 14/02/08   Director of JRS Portugal is awarded for her work on immigration - Rosário Farmhouse, Director JRS Portugal, receives the Fr Antonio Vieira prize.  To find out more follow the link 05/02/08   New JRS Europe Mission Statement - JRS Europe recently updated its Mission Statement.  Read the statement in full 31/01/08   Message to JRS from former Father General - The outgoing head of the Jesuits, Fr Peter-Hans Kolvenbach SJ, expressed his gratitude to JRS for its work with refugees around the world.  To read his message in full, follow this link. 20/01/08   Back to archive...