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Catholic service agencies call for rigorous safeguards in protecting Haitian children

WASHINGTON, 4 February 2010 (USCCB<)—In a letter to three Cabinet secretaries February 4th, the heads of five major Catholic agencies serving Haitian earthquake victims outlined steps that should be taken to ensure the protection of unaccompanied Haitian children in the aftermath of the January 12th earthquake.Read more<

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ICMC Europe

Hazel Williams appointed ICMC Resettlement Coordinator

BRUSSELS, 1 February 2010—The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is pleased to welcome Ms. Hazel Williams to the ICMC Europe office in Brussels, Belgium as Resettlement Coordinator, where she will work in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to strengthen the engagement of European Union Member States in refugee resettlement.Read more<

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European refugee resettlement

ICMC Europe undertakes new project with IOM, UNHCR

BRUSSELS, 1 March 2010—ICMC Europe joins forces with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), launching a new project on refugee resettlement in Europe 8-9 March in Timisoara, Romania.Read more<

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ICMC Governing Committee

Church leaders share vision on migration at 109th meeting of the ICMC Governing Committee

VIENNA, 23 January 2010—High-level Church leaders gathered in Vienna discuss global approaches to migration and appeal for solidarity with Haiti at the 109th meeting of the International Catholic Migration Commission Governing Committee.Read more<

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ICMC Member

US Conference of Catholic Bishops presents recommendations for Zimbabwean refugees

WASHINGTON, 20 January 2010 (USCCB<)—Migration and Refugee Services has released a summary report of the USCCB delegation’s visit to South Africa and Zimbabwe, during which they explored a series of refugee crises in the region.Read more<

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Thailand

Rights groups fear for migrants' future

BANGKOK, 19 January (UCAN<)—A coalition of 26 human rights and religious groups says it fears thousands of migrants working in Thailand they may be thrown out of the country before the end of the month.Read more<

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ICMC Middle East

ICMC identified as key actor in 2010 UN Regional Response Plan for Iraqi refugees

January 2010—The United Nations has released the 2010 UN Regional Response Plan for Iraqi refugees, mapping out next steps in providing vital assistance and protection to Iraqi refugees across the Middle East, and identifying ICMC as a key actor in ongoing programming in the region.Read more<

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Haiti earthquake

Haiti: ICMC applauds solidarity, highlights role of migrants in post-disaster recovery

GENEVA, 15 January 2010—In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti Tuesday, ICMC joins with its member bishop’s conferences worldwide in expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families, and the essential role that Haitian migrants can play in the country’s recovery.Read more<

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United States

Catholics must combat ‘shadow industry’ of human trafficking, Archbishop Vlazny says

PORTLAND, 15 January 2010 (CNA<)—Human trafficking is a “shadow industry” and an example of slavery’s persistence, Archbishop of Portland, Oregon John Vlazny has said. Discussing how Catholics can help combat the crime, he recommended former slave St. Josephine Bakhita as a patroness for its victims.Read more<

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United States

Bishops urge special status for Haitians in US

WASHINGTON, D.C., 15 January, 2010 (Zenit<)—The U.S. bishops are supporting President Barack Obama's move today to allow Haitians currently in the United States to remain in the country for the next 18 months.Read more<

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