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Millions of refugees and migrants flee persecution,
armed conflict, poverty or natural disasters in their
homeland where they can no longer find safety and
security. Tens of thousands finds their way to Europe
each year seeking protection and assistance.
Jesuit Refugee Service Europe shares the mission of JRS
International, which is to accompany forcibly displaced
persons, to serve them, and to advocate their cause. JRS
takes its inspiration from the Gospel values of justice
and steadfast love for those most marginalized. It is
guided by the social teachings of the Catholic Church.
JRS Europe aims to provide effective assistance to
forced migrants in Europe, to advocate respectful and
fair treatment of all migrants affected by European
policy, and to defend access to procedures that
guarantee the realization of basic human rights in full
accord with international treaties. It carries out this
work in collaboration with JRS offices around the world,
with other churches and faiths, and with civil
organizations committed to the cause of refugees and
forcibly displaced people.
JRS Europe has particular solicitude for those whose
needs are most urgent and for those who are simply
forgotten.
Zagreb, October 2007
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