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15 Mar, 2024

As Syria enters its 13th year of crisis, the humanitarian situation in the country is becoming every day more dire. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 5 million refugees and more than 6 million IDPs.

After 13 years of conflict, JRS continues to accompany the Syrian people so that they can rebuild their lives.
14 Mar, 2024

JRS presented the NGO statement on Europe at the UNHCR 89th Standing Committee on behalf of a wide range of NGOs calling for full respect of the fundamental rights of refugees and stateless persons.

JRS and the Islamic Religious Community of Italy call for a ceasefire and lasting peace in the Middle East.
12 Mar, 2024

JRS and the Islamic Religious Community of Italy stand in solidarity with the victims of violence and join their pleas for peace and respect for the humanity we share.

JRS and the Islamic Religious Community of Italy call for a ceasefire and lasting peace in the Middle East.
07 Mar, 2024

On International Women’s Day, JRS celebrates the efforts of activists like Angie Torres and her commitment to building more inclusive and equitable societies.

On Women's Day, JRS celebrates the efforts of activists like Angie Torres, a young Afro-Colombian refugee who advocates for women's rights. Angie Torres, a young Afro-Colombian refugee and activist for women’s rights in Ecuador.
27 Feb, 2024

JRS is opening an early childhood education centre and a multi-purpose community centre in Mozambique to serve displaced children.

JRS is opening an early childhood education centre and a multi-purpose community centre in Mozambique to serve displaced children.
22 Feb, 2024

After two years, the crisis in Ukraine is still ongoing, requiring an evolving response to meet the changing needs of refugees and IDPs.

After two years of conflict in Ukraine, JRS with Jesuit partners, is committed to providing long-term support to people fleeing violence. JRS team in Ukraine providing support to people on the ground after two years of conflict (Sergi Camara/Jesuit Refugee Service)
31 Jan, 2024

Victor Setibo, JRS Country Director in the Democratic Republic of the Congo describes the response JRS is providing following the escalation of the conflict in the country.

JRS country director in the Democratic Republic of the Congo describes the response JRS is providing following the escalation of the conflict. A woman walking in the territory of Masisi, in the eastern province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (Sergi Camara/Entreculturas).
24 Jan, 2024

The right to education is a lifeline for refugees and displaced persons. It provides stability and a sense of normalcy, and fosters lasting peace.

Girls attending class at a school in Goz Beida, Chad. Education is a lifeline for refugees and displaced persons. It provides stability and a sense of normalcy, and fosters lasting peace.
09 Jan, 2024

Living as a Sri Lankan in Tamil Nadu hasn’t been easy for Selva. Today, as JRS Field Officer, she’s striving to improve refugee-host community relations through art performances.

Selva, JRS field officer in Tamil Nadu, India. Selva is a Peace Artisan. She conducted awareness-raising programmes in the form of art performances to build peaceful relationships.