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Joint statement by Emmaus International and Emmaus Europe : "No compromise on the right to seek asylum!"


Emmaus International and Emmaus Europe , present in 37 countries across the world, including 20 countries in Europe, strongly condemn the European Union’s reaction aiming to stop asylum-seekers and exiles from entering Greece, in blatant violation of its legal obligations under EU and international law. Free mobility and the right to asylum must be defended as the pillars of peace and stability.

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"Environmental migration" for dummies!


Update on the environmental migration debate from an international solidarity perspective. A publication released by the network “Des ponts pas des mur” (Bridges Not Walls)* of which Emmaus International is a member.

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Feedback from the International Container and Transport meeting.


The 1st International Container and Transport meeting took place at the Emmaus community of Angouleme*, France, from 11 - 13 December 2019. This meeting gathered around 60 participants from groups that are active in this programme, or who would like to get involved, from all the regions of the Movement.

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Emmaus International and the Solidarity with Brazil coalition raise the alarm for Brazilian civil society.


On 23 January 2020, the Solidarity with Brazil coalition, of which Emmaus International is a member, launched its campaign “Brazil resists. Fighting is not a crime.” This is aimed at French and European citizens and political decision-makers. The coalition also took this opportunity to present its "Warning barometer on the human rights situation in Brazil".

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The new and improved Emmaus Ethical Fund grants its first loan!


The Emmaus Ethical Fund is supporting the microcredit programme run by Emmaus Pahou in Benin, Africa, making this group the first to receive a loan and access credit since this global mutual fund was developed.

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