Different pasts, shared future
Refugee Week, 17th - 23rd June 2013
Find out what events are on during Refugee Week 2013 and join us on Facebook for more information and updates from JRS throughout the week.
Current Focus
JRS International Newsroom
For up to date information on what JRS is doing in Columbia, Syria and other places suffering from conflict or natural disaster, visit JRS International.
Focus On
JRS volunteers stay behind in Syria to help serve others displaced
Video
Despite the worsening situation in Syria and the exodus of thousands of people daily to neighbouring countries, there are still many Syrians who remain to assist with the humanitarian effort. Watch them talk about how their contribution and working to preserve people's dignity in the midst of the crisis and make a donation to JRS's work in Syria.
Other News
The European Union Asylum system has still a long way to go before providing protection everywhere
JRS Europe have launched a new report in Brussels concluding that Europe’s asylum system must strike a better balance between the needs of EU countries and the protection needs of asylum seekers. The report, which has been produced following interviews with 257 asylum seekers and migrants in 9 EU countires, is available for download from the JRS Europe website.