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Book launch: ‘Dying To Live – Stories From Refugees On The Road To Freedom’
A book launch organised by Justice & Peace Commission, JRS and Migrants Commission "We don't look for a better life... just life." These were the poignant words quoted by author Danielle Vella at the launch of her new book 'Dying to Live', at the Archbishop's...

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
JRS Malta continues to stand in support for victims of sexual violence.

Press Statement: A new policy to drive people into poverty and marginalisation
We are extremely concerned about a new policy that is denying people the possibility of working and earning a living. It is clear that this decision will deprive hundreds of people, including families, of the income necessary to secure a minimum level of human dignity and self-reliance.

Job Vacancy: Researcher
Call for Applications for the post of RESEARCHER within the JRS Malta “Access to Protection” project Young asylum seekers living in Malta: Exploring youth transitions

‘Where are they?’ – Civil society press statement on the fate of over 100 people abandoned at sea
We are extremely concerned at the fate of over 100 men, women and children in distress at sea. We know that over the past few days they were in distress in Malta’s Search and Rescue Zone. We also know that a ship was ready to rescue them, but was prevented from doing so by Malta.

Authorities asked to drop terrorism charges against the El Hiblu teenagers
The Migrants Commission, JRS Malta and the Justice and Peace Commission urge the authorities to drop the charges brought against three youths who are being prosecuted for terrorism.

Free the ElHiblu3! End the Trial!
Two years ago, on 28 March 2019, the merchant vessel ElHiIblu1 arrived in Malta and three teenagers were arrested and accused of having committed a multiplicity of crimes, including acts of terrorism. An alliance of human rights activists calls on Malta to drop the charges immediately.

Malta Refugee Council welcomes the CPT report on Malta’s detention regime
“To respect human dignity, Malta’s detention system needs urgent reforms!”

Call for applications for the post of Outreach Coordinator (Awareness Raising)
JRS Malta is seeking to recruit a full-time OUTREACH COORDINATOR to work on awareness raising activities in schools and parishes.

Call for applications for the post of Coordinator for Basic Integration Support Services
JRS Malta is seeking to recruit a full time COORDINATOR FOR BASIC INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES to work with forced migrants and asylum seekers.