BRUSSELS, 12 October 2009—At a dinner reflection event held at the European Parliament on the issue of forced migration and development and hosted by Mrs. Barbara Lochbihler, MEP, particpants examine concrete examples of how the skills and capacities of forced migrants can effectively contribute to the development of their countries of origin, and also that of the countries that host them.Read more<
VATICAN CITY, 12 October 2009 (Zenit<)—Though Africa "exports" refugees and emigrants to neighboring countries, there are some 40 million African migrants within the continent. According to one Vatican official, these people are often impeded from living a dignified life due to xenophobia.Read more<
WASHINGTON D.C., 11 October 2009 (CNA<)—Comprehensive immigration reform is needed to help bring undocumented immigrants “out of the shadows” and to reunite them with their families, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington Cardinal Theodore McCarrick told a Senate subcommittee on Thursday.Read more<
VICENZA, Italy, 8 October 2009 (Zenit<)—The earth has space for everyone, but the whole human family must commit to sharing resources, says Archbishop Agostino Marchetto.Read more<
VATICAN, 8 October 2009 (CISA<)—Archbishop Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel calls for action in reducing human trafficking and reinforcing the human dignity of displaced persons at the October 2009 Synod on Africa.Read more<
GENEVA, 30 September 2009—The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) has launched Conversations on the Global Governance of Migration, a new initiative intended to deepen reflection and convergence in a critical area of migration policy.Read more<
GENEVA, Switzerland, 27 September, 2009 (Zenit<)—The centrality of the human person, an appropriate environment, justice and equality are the fundamental elements for promoting authentic integral development, according to the Holy See.Read more<
KIGOMA, 22 September 2009 (CISA<)—The last Burundian refugees in Tanzania are preparing to return home, ending a humanitarian crisis that began more than 30 years ago.Read more<
LIMERICK, 12 September 2009 (The Irish Times<)—The worldwide leader of the Jesuit Order has expressed his concerns over the long-term institutional effects of the asylum process in this country.Read more<
MANILA, 5 September 2009 (CBCP News<)—In pursuit of its objectives, the Philippine Migrants Rights Watch (PMRW) has conducted a capability building activity August 13 – 14, 2009 in Antipolo, Rizal.Read more<
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