What’s Wrong with the EU’s Pact on Migration?
On April 10, after lengthy negotiations to reform the European rules on asylum, the European Parliament plenary voted on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The outcome raises concerns …
Youth Contribute to Caritas’ Work in Cyprus and Across the Confederation
Young people have unique perspectives with the potential to enrich our work and inform the strategic approaches we take to serving our beneficiary population. Interns, fellows and volunteers contribute energy, …
Caritas Network Responds to Crisis in Gaza
Even before the current catastrophe, the Gaza Strip’s healthcare infrastructure was inadequate to meet the needs of its population. Crippled by a 16-year blockade, the provision of healthcare was complicated …
Caritas Europa Urges U-Turn on Migration Policies
Echoing the themes of this year’s International Migrants Day, Caritas Europa calls on European leaders to invest in human-rights based migration policies instead of pursuing the illusion that blocking human …
Caritas Europa Launches Groundbreaking Report on Localisation
Local humanitarian actors could deliver aid 32% more cost-efficiently than international organizations yet only 1.2% of international humanitarian aid goes to local NGOs. To shine the light on locally led …
Caritas Internationalis at COP28
This year Caritas Internationalis is participating in global climate talks at COP28 in Dubai as part of the Holy See Delegation. At COP28, Caritas—a confederation of 162 national member organizations—is …
Caritas Working Locally and Advocating Globally for Relief and Peace in Gaza
Humanitarian pauses and temporary cease fires are insufficient to address the rising and tragic humanitarian needs and loss of life occurring in Gaza. During the all-too-short truce, Caritas Jerusalem mobilized …
August 19 is World Humanitarian Day
On 19 August, 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio …
Europe’s Care Systems at Risk—Caritas Europa Launches Caritas CARES Report on the Care Sector
Europe’s Care Systems at Risk—Caritas Europa Launches Caritas CARES Report on the Care Sector The number of people in need of care in the EU is projected to rise from …
Caritas Statement for World Refugee Day 2023
On this World Refugee Day, Caritas Europa calls for a Europe that ensures access to protection in its territory through an improved asylum system which puts people’s rights at the centre. This starts with ensuring safe and regular pathways to protection, dignified reception conditions and integration in the host society.