ICMC Forced to Cut Global Support to Refugees and Displaced People
February 25, 2025
Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Resettlement (Advocacy)
For nearly 75 years, the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) has operated in many countries to protect and serve, in the name of the Church, uprooted people, including refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced people, victims of human trafficking and migrants — regardless of faith, race, ethnicity or nationality.
DownloadICMC Statement on the Executive Order Suspending the United States Refugee Admissions Program
January 23, 2025
Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Resettlement (Advocacy)
“We are deeply concerned that the disruption of this program will cause further suffering to many families and individuals who have already invested years, resources and – above all – hope in this legal pathway to a brighter future.”
‘Education: A Pathway of Hope That Opens Doors to a Better Future’ ICMC Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Education, 24 January 2025’
January 23, 2025
Humanitarian Assistance & Development Protection & Prevention Child Protection Education
AC Statement Against the Racist, Xenophobic and Islamophobic Riots and Attacks in the UK
August 20, 2024
Advocacy Civil Society Migration
The Civil Society Action Committee (AC) condemns the recent racist, xenophobic, and Islamophobic riots in the UK that have endangered minority communities, migrants, diaspora and people of color.
The AC also deplores media narratives that downplay the severity of the violence and the government's inadequate protection for those targeted.
The AC calls for clear condemnation of these hate-driven acts, protection for at-risk communities, and cooperation with countries of origin to protect and support their diaspora.
ICMC Statement at the 12th International Labour Conference
June 5, 2024
On 5 June 2024, ICMC President Christine Nathan addressed the International Labour Conference’s 12th session, highlighting the role that access to decent work plays in the integration of migrants and refugees, and the value of adopting a work philosophy based on the care for people and our common home.
Care Is Work, Work Is Care – Roadmap for a Common Journey
May 27, 2024
Advocacy Civil Society Coordination Migrant Workers
From May 8-10, representatives from various sectors gathered in Rome to advocate for social justice and environmental sustainability. Organized by the ICMC project “The Future of Work, Labour after Laudato Si’”, the event led to the drafting of a roadmap to promote the interconnectedness of work, care, and social justice.
Adoption of the URF: A Chance for the EU To Bring More People to Safety
April 11, 2024
Advocacy Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Migration Policy Resettlement (Advocacy)
The URF, adopted alongside the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration, offers a glimmer of hope for refugees across the globe. 22 civil society organizations call for it to be fully put into action to create a more protection-focused approach to refugee resettlement.
Joint Statement: Labour Migration – Comments on the latest Positions of the European Parliament in view of the Triloges
January 8, 2024
Christian organizations released a joint-statement to comment on the on-going discussions happening at the European Parliament and Council regarding the migration directives Single Permit (SP) and Long Term Residence (LTR).
36 Organizations Welcome EU Decision to Extend TPD for Refugees Fleeing Ukraine
October 24, 2023
Advocacy Access to asylum Asylum Temporary Protection Ukraine
ICMC Europe, the SHARE network, and 35 other organizations welcome the EU’s decision to extend the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainians until March 2025. They also urge EU Member States to ensure these rights are accessible in practice, and that long-term protection measures be put in place.
Share Network: Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe
September 19, 2023
Advocacy Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Migration Policy
Ahead of EU Member States submitting their pledges for the EU resettlement scheme by 15 September, we call on leaders to ambitiously expand safe pathways to international protection and better reflect Europe’s capacity to welcome.
“Traces of a Shipwrecked Humanity”
July 6, 2023
Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of Pope Francis' Visit to Lampedusa
Joint Letter Calling For Mechanism on Human Rights Violations at Borders
June 22, 2023
Advocacy Civil Society Coordination Protection & Prevention Borders Civil Society Migration Policy
On 19 June 2023, ICMC, along with 193 civil society organisations and groups, signed a joint letter calling on member and observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council to implement immediate measures to address global pattern of deaths, torture and grave human rights violations at international borders.
