JRS in Malta

JRS has advocated for improved protection and access to rights for asylum seekers and refugees since it was established in Malta in 1993. We have offered legal assistance to asylum seekers in detention and in the community since 1999, and social work services since 2003.  Initially our social work service was focused on supporting vulnerable individuals and families, first in detention and, later, in the community.

From 2008, JRS started expanding its social work service to include a broader range of psychosocial services and support, such as: support to access medical care (since 2008), psychological support to individuals or groups of migrants (since 2010) and support to access employment (since 2016).

Today JRS operates a phone line providing information, basic integration support and assistance and advice on legal matters and integration-related issues. This initial contact is often followed by an in-person appointment with one of our professionals. We also visit the Initial Reception Centre (IRC), detention and open centres regularly, providing information and legal assistance to all new arrivals.

Jesuit Refugee Service Malta Foundation is registered with the Commissioner of Voluntary Organisations (VO/0064).

Women en route | Overcoming constant challenges to belong

Asylum seeking and refugee women leave their homes for many reasons. To escape conflict and devastation in their countries, to flee from violence and persecution and situations of severe poverty and destitution.   Women and girls are also vulnerable to...

Joint NGO Statement: Survivors of traumatic incidents at sea need support, not detention

aditus foundation and Jesuit Refugee Service (Malta) are extremely saddened by the recent news of yet another tragedy at sea that resulted in several people dying. We are further upset by Malta’s treatment of the survivors. According to news sites that we are unable...

Commemoraction | More than 3,000 people lost their lives at sea in 2023

On Sunday 18 February, 25 local organisations are calling on the Maltese authorities to prevent further human rights violations and deaths in the Mediterranean Sea.The Mediterranean Sea remains one of the deadliest border spaces in the world. Tens of thousands of...

JRS Malta seeking to recruit Cultural Mediator and Outreach Worker

JRS Malta is currently on the look out to fill two job vacancies: Cultural Mediator (Part-time) Outreach Worker (Part-time) The primary role of the CULTURAL MEDIATOR is to work closely with the outreach team to provide cultural interpretation support during...

‘A little hope to be born anew in those who feel hopeless’ – The JRS Malta Christmas Appeal

“At Christmas, God is concrete: in his name let us help a little hope to be born anew in those who feel hopeless!” -Pope Francis Education has always been at the heart of what we do at JRS. Its power to transform lives, and bring dignity and hope to people inspires us...

Joint statement: Malta complicit in unlawful pushbacks at sea

Joint Press Statement by aditus Foundation, Jesuit Refugee Service Malta, Moviment Graffitti and SAR (Search and Rescue) Malta Network   Shocking details of the complicity of the Maltese state in coordinating pushbacks to Libya from Malta’s search and rescue zone...

JRS joins NGOs in letter to the EP calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Yesterday, five Maltese organisations sent an open letter to the European Parliament, calling for an immediate ceasefire to protect the remaining innocent civilians in #Gaza, #Palestine, including journalists. The letter was sent in the context of a key debate...

Joint Civil Society Statement on Article 5 of the EU Screening Regulation

Despite widespread racial profiling in the EU, legislators are considering measures that would increase it.   JRS Malta joined the signatories in a statement on Article 5 of the EU screening regulation. The statement expresses concerns regarding the potential...

Joint Statement: Better no pact than compromising on Human Rights and EU Values

On 24-25 October 2023, the directors of 23 JRS country offices met in Brussels for JRS Europe biannual Regional Coordination meeting to exchange experiences and discuss recent developments. Among them, the negotiations on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum were...

Help us design a national campaign!

The Malta Refugee Council (MRC) has just embarked on a project that will strengthen its capacity and visibility. With the support of the US Embassy in Malta, the MRC will organise a national campaign that speaks positively about refugees in Malta. We will also...

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