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Making migration a choice rather than necessity
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2nd European Day Against Human Trafficking: Caritas Europa and its partner organisations continue to mobilise forces
Brussels, 13 October 2008 ()
Energy and climate policies – an issue for Caritas
Brussels, 29 September 2008 ()
Working to reverse exclusion of Roma in Europe
Brussels, 16 September 2008 ()
Hoping for actions behind the rhetoric from the Accra High-Level Forum
Brussels, 5 september 2008 ()
European Social NGOs advance idea of EU Social Pact at Informal Meeting of Employment and Social Affairs Ministers
10 July 2008 ()
Caritas Serbia and Montenegro hosts European Caritas gathering on health and long-term care

Read the Programme of the Forum
Brussels, 3 June 2008 ()
European Caritas gathering held in Slovenia with emphasis on the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
Brussels, 20 May 2008 ()
Kick off for Caritas Europa’s INCLUSION under the PROGRESS community programme
Brussels, 23 April 2008 ()
Towards the French Presidency of the European Union
Brussels, 17 April 2008 ()
Caritas Europa encourages inter-institutional dialogue among European Institutions on 2010 - the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
Brussels, 06 March 2008 ()
Caritas Europa joins major European networks' call for political commitment to end homelessness
Brussels, 18 February 2008 ()
Caritas Europa supports 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
Brussels, 5 February 2008 ()
Caritas Europa and Christian partner organisations address concerns about draft Return Directive
Brussels, 16 January 2008 ()
Building a coalition against poverty

Joint CIDSE - Caritas Europa press release

Download the conference programme and background papers

Arusha/Brussels, 13 November 2007 ()
Press statement on the 1st European Day Against Human Trafficking

Download our poster for the Anti-trafficking Day

Learn about the initiatives of our members
Brussels, 18 October 2007 ()
Caritas Europa 5th Migration Forum:

A fundamental step to bring migration and development closer
Brussels, 25 September 2007 ()
Caritas Europa 5th Migration Forum:

Plea for the migrants’ right of movement between countries of destination and origin
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
People from developing countries testify about impact of Europe in their life
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
Churches make their voices heard at the Global Forum on Migration and Development
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
DAC peer review should trigger EC aid reform
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
Caritas Europa reaches out to forthcoming Portuguese EU Presidency with request of coherence between migration and relevant EU policy fields
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
"Stigma or Solidarity?" - Catholic Church addresses HIV & AIDS pandemic in Europe
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
Caritas Europa presents its advocacy priorities for the forthcoming Portuguese EU presidency

Read our briefing paper for the meeting with the Portuguese Permanent Representation to the EU
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
With change, European Community Aid could make more of a difference for the poor

Read the briefing of the report
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
Europe’s National Social Inclusion Strategies under the magnifying glass of Caritas Social Vision
Brussels, 19 September 2007 ()
Caritas Europa reaches out to forthcoming
EU Presidency on migration and asylum

Brussels, 14 December 2006 ()
Step into a better education and a better life - Caritas presents pathways for the social integration of Roma in Europe
Brussels, 19 October 2006 ()
Caritas Europa holds final Conference for CONCEPT
Brussels, 29 September 2006 ()
A Human rights, victims-centred approach is required to address the phenomenon of human trafficking
Brussels, 25 September 2006 ()
Caritas Europa seizes the opportunity to engage discussion on Migration and Development on the eve of the EU-AU Meeting
Brussels, 25 September 2006 ()
Caritas Europa Welcomes Gebhardt's Position on Services
Brussels, 18 September 2006 ()
'Migration, a journey into poverty?" Launch of Caritas Europa's 3rd Report on Poverty in Europe
Brussels, 19 June 2006 ()
Caritas Europa shapes collaboration with upcoming EU Presidency - a human rights based approach in EU return policy and anti-trafficking among the priorities
A human rights based approach in EU return policy and
anti-trafficking among the priorities ()
Caritas Bulgaria hosts first Caritas Europa Home Care Conference in Sofia

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Brussels, 29 May 2006 ()
Caritas Germany hosted Caritas Europa's Regional Conference
The thematic focus of this 2006 Regional Conference is pointed to "the Catholic Social Teaching and Caritas Europa"

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Election day in Uganda:
Give child soldiers a chance at a new life in society! Award winning film “Lost Children” screened at the EP in Brussels
Award winning film “Lost Children” screened at the EP in
Brussels, 21 February 2006 ()
Caritas Europa joins NGOs delegation and pleads for family-oriented labour market policies
Brussels, 20 January 2006
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"European NGOs assess their tsunami aid intervention." Presentation of a joint CONCORD/VOICE information paper - collaborated by Caritas
Brussels, 29 November 2005 ()
Panel debate:
"On the way towards elections: Stakes of the electoral process and transition in Democratic Republic of Congo"
Brussels, 9 November 2005
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The EU must respect the human rights it espouses in its migration and asylum policy
Brussels, 11 October 2005 ()
Bosnia and Herzegovina: ten years after Dayton, people suffer from wide spread poverty
Brussels, 10 October 2005 ()
NGO coalition expresses deep concern on proposed EU return standards
Brussels, 1 September 2005 ()
"Menschen sollen nicht zu Sklaven der Wirtschaft werden" - 4. Migrationsforum von Caritas Europa
Brüssel, 06.07.05
(Available in German only) ()
Migrants and refugees as active citizenzs for change - Linking migration and development at the 4th Migration Forum of Caritas Europa
Brussels, 27 June 2005 ()
Twenty guiding principles on forced return
Texte approuvé par le Comité des Ministres du Conseil de l'Europe
Position de Caritas Europa
Brussels, 13 May 2005 ()
Europe: A true global partner for development?
Following the CIDSE- Caritas Europa Roundtable
European Parliament - sponsored by Glenys Kinnock MEP
Brussels, 27 April 2005 ()
Archbishop Romero: a martyr for today
Brussels, 24 March 2005 ()
"Colombia is not alone". European delegation expresses solidarity and commitment after 10-day visit
Brussels, 8 March 2005 ()
"Peace is possible". European delegation visits Colombia as a part of the Caritas Internationalis Campaign
Brussels, 24 February 2005 ()
Debate on the EU Social Agenda: Adequate protection systems are urgently needed to build a prosperous and cohesive Europe
Brussels, 22 February 2005 ()
Durable solutions for trafficked persons, priorities for inter-agency cooperation
Brussels, 16 February 2005 ()
Campaign 2005 - A future for Kosovo: The Caritas perspective
Brussels, 1 February 2005 ()
World Social Forum: 26-31 January 2005.
Porto Alegre: utopia in action. For a world with no trafficking in human beings
Brussels, 26 January 2005 ()
The Caritas tsunami relief effort: Over 200 Million Euro collected in Europe
Brussels, 21 January 2005 ()
Tsunami disaster: Caritas Europa Migration Commission welcomes UNHCR request to suspend involuntary returns to affected areas
Brussels, 13 January 2005 ()
Report of EU Experts' Group on Trafficking in Human Beings: A solid basis for future measures in the fight against trafficking
Brussels, 22 December 2004 ()
Caritas appeals for victims of relentless typhoons in the Philippines
Brussels, 4 December 2004 ()
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People - May solidarity, prayer, and political action make Peace prevail.
Brussels, 29 November 2004 ()
Plea for a fair and consistent EU Migration and Asylum Policy:
Six Christian organisations will present 12 recommendations to the Ministers of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg
Brussels, 21 October 2004 ()
South East Europe and the fight against trafficking in Human Beings: Challenges ahead
Brussels, 19 October 2004 ()
“Peace is possible”: Caritas Internationalis launches international campaign for Colombia
Brussels, 13 October 2004 ()
Caritas responds to crisis in Haiti
See Headline News
Brussels, 1 Oct. 2004 ()
Europe – A Society To Be Invented
French Social Weeks
23-26 September 2004 – Lille (France).
See Headline News ()
Loopholes undermine WTO deal for the world’s poor.
CAFOD - 02.08.2004
See News from Member Organisations ()
Caritas launches two million dollar appeal for flood victims in Bangladesh*
Brussels, 27 July 2004
*On 6 August 2004, Caritas Internationalis announced the raising of its appeal for Bangladesh to over three million dollars. ()
Caritas Europa and partner organisations welcome Pan-European instrument against trafficking in human beings
Brussels, 21 July 2004 ()
COATNET Annual Meeting shapes future strategy against trafficking in women
Brussels, 5 July 2004 ()
Caritas launches international appeal of 500,000 USD for aid to flood victims in Haiti
Brussels, 1 June 2004 ()
Strengthening the dialogue between the regions of Caritas Internationalis:
Caritas Europa & Caritas Africa
Brussels, May 2004 ()
World Communications Day 2004
The media and the family: Opportunities for changes
Brussels, 24 May 2004 ()
Caritas launches international appeal of two million USD for desperate Sudanese refugees
Brussels, 12 May 2004 ()
The reform of the EU Cotton Regime:
A disappointing result from the EU Agriculture Council in Luxembourg
Brussels, 22 April 2004 ()
The reform of the EU Cotton Regime:
A litmus test for the EU
Brussels, 21 April 2004 ()
Anti-trafficking network meets for exchange with Europol on combating trafficking in women
Brussels, 5 April 2004 ()
Caritas Europa welcomes compromise on oil and mining transparency and renews its commitment to the “Publish What You Pay” coalition
Brussels, 31 March 2004 ()
Christian Groups call for changes to EU Asylum Directive
Brussels, 16 February 2003 ()
Poverty Has Faces in Europe
Crossed looks of three European photographers see the need for family-oriented policies
Brussels, 16 February 2004 ()
Iran Earthquake Emergency
See Headline News
Brussels, 12 January 2004 ()
Iran Earthquake Emergency
See Headline News
Brussels, 5 January 2004 ()
Christian organisations support Pat Cox's legal challenge against EU directive on family reunification
Brussels, 17 December 2003 ()
Acceding countries take important step forward in the fight against social exclusion
Brussels, 12 December 2003 ()
International day of Human Rights:
Christian-based organisations and MEPs underlined the need for uniting forces against trafficking in women
Brussels, 10 December 2003 ()
Towards Caritas Europa’s Policy Paper on the integration of migrants and refugees
Madrid/Rome/Brussels, June-July 2003 ()
Caritas Europa calls for the EU to face up its responsabilities and request decisive political and military action in Liberia
Brussels, 25 July 2003 ()
Shaping the Caritas Agenda for tomorrow:
Report on the 17th General Assembly of Caritas internationalis including the Regional Conference of Caritas Europa
Rome/Brussels, July 2003 ()
Shaping the Caritas Agenda for tomorrow :
The 17th General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis promoted women-centred leadership
Rome/Brussels, July 2003 ()
Towards an Equitable Europe
Launch of Caritas Europa’s position paper on enlargement
Brussels, 23 June 2003 ()
The integration of immigrants and refugees in Europe:
We need workers - human beings will come
Caritas Europa Migration Forum
El Escorial (Madrid), 12-14 June 2003 ()
The integration of immigrants and refugees:
A challenge at the European and national level
Brussels/Madrid, 11 June 2003 ()
Plea for an inclusive and sustainable enlargement process
Briefing on the preparation of Caritas Europa’s position paper on enlargement
Brussels, 4 April 2003 ()
The new EU directive on family reunification:
Right for families to live together or right for EU Member States to derogate from human rights?
Brussels, 4 March 2003 ()
Caritas Europa still hopes for peace while preparing for the unthinkable
Brussels, 31 January 2003 ()
Towards the EU-AFRICA Summit 4-5 April 2003
Brussels, 16 January 2003 ()
The drama of the Saint Pierre-Saint Paul Church in Calais (France):
Caritas Europa expresses solidarity with "church refugees" and calls for changes in the Dublin Convention
Brussels, 15 November 2002 ()
Caritas Europa calls for more participation of civil society in the enlargement process
Brussels, 18 October 2002 ()