At a critical moment for EU migration policy, JRS Europe raises serious concerns about the proposed Returns Regulation. Our Advocacy and Policy Coordinator highlights what is at stake. Full statement: jrseurope.org/wp-content/u... #MigrationPolicy #HumanRights #RightToAsylum

With support from @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu, JRS Nigeria held a 3‑day training for School‑Based Management Committee members in Borno State, Nigeria. Parents, teachers, community leaders strengthened their knowledge and skills to help make schools safer and more inclusive for every child.

Everyone deserves the right to live a safe, dignified, and happy life. #HappinessDay 📸1) Yulianus Firmansyah Ladung 4) Kristof Holvenyi

Following the European Parliament vote on the EU Returns legislation, JRS Europe raises serious concerns about its impact on people on the move. A message from our Regional Director 👇 Read the full statement: jrseurope.org/en/news/jrs-... #MigrationPolicy #HumanRights #Refugee

In #Lebanon, needs are rising rapidly, particularly among the most vulnerable. We are adapting our programmes to ensure continuous support for the vulnerable communities we serve. Read our updates and help us if you can: https://ow.ly/BU3n50YvLeG

In Borno State, Nigeria, years of conflict have left many children out of school. Thanks to the support of EU in Emergencies, JRS Nigeria is helping them return to learning. 📚➡️https://ow.ly/vLUG50Ysc9P

Peace remains the only viable path forward. Until it is secured, we will continue to accompany those who suffer its absence. If you can, please help us respond to the situation in Lebanon and protect as many people as possible: https://ow.ly/u9VN50YqGoa

Women and girls who flee war and violence are not only survivors of displacement or refugees; they are unique individuals with a story, a future, and immense potential. Be inspired by their stories: https://ow.ly/bgQO50YqP4w

The renewed escalation of violence in the Middle East is forcing hundreds of thousands to flee. JRS is responding to the unfolding situation in Lebanon, ensuring no one faces this crisis alone. ➡️ https://ow.ly/FbCM50YpxfS

In South Sudan, people displaced by conflict and instability urgently need MHPSS. By training local communities to identify needs, initiate activities, and refer people to specialised care, they are helping sustain this vital support. VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency)

JRS is deeply concerned about the escalating violence in the Middle East. We remain firmly committed to supporting all those affected.

In some of the most hard‑to‑reach communities in Borno State, Nigeria, many children have dropped out of school due to prolonged conflict and insecurity. Thanks to the support of EU in Emergencies, JRS Nigeria is helping them re-enroll. #Nigeria #EUhumanitarianaid

Sport helps to build social cohesion. In Ethiopia, friendly tournaments are giving young people from the refugee and host community a space to meet, build trust, and challenge stereotypes. Learn more: https://ow.ly/kRA850Ymu5F

📣Join us on March 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM CET for the international webinar: "The Role of Faith-Based Non-State Actors in Defending the Right to Education." Register now and secure your place here: https://ow.ly/IXoE50YlKMv Jesuits Global @feyalegriaarg.bsky.social

Since the start of the full-scale war in #Ukraine, JRS has been able to accompany more than 150,000 people, offering emergency aid and warm shelter, as well as psychosocial support and access to education. To learn more, read the One proposal report: ow.ly/B2aO50YlK7F @jrseurope.bsky.social

Four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, the human cost remains devastating. We spoke with Olesia, who works with JRS Ukraine, supporting people forced to flee their homes. 🙏💙Read the full interview: https://ow.ly/5WLc50YkTR3

📣Save the date: March 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM CET. 🌍GIAN Right to Education International Webinar. A global conversation on the role of faith based non state actors in defending the right to education. Register now: ow.ly/igJA50Yk5Pz @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social @feyalegriaarg.bsky.social

Who are refugees beyond the headlines? What fears, prejudices, or fatigue live in me? 🙏 Listen to Amaya's reflection and embark on this Lenten journey with us: https://ow.ly/UAVb50Yk5Ev

Lent offers us the opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and allow ourselves to be transformed by encounter with our forcibly displaced brothers and sisters. 🙏Through weekly video reflections, we invite you to walk this Lenten path together: ow.ly/nAOu50Yhxzq @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social

Why does locally led humanitarian action matter? Because local organisations know their communities, understand contexts & can respond more effectively. Yet power & funding imbalances persist. Join us on 2 March to explore more. 📅 2/03 | 09:30 CET 🔗 www.caritas.eu/advancing-lo...

Reconciliation builds peace. JRS’s mission of reconciliation seeks to heal, rebuild, and restore broken bonds within communities fractured by instability, violence, and inequality. Read the article by Danielle, JRS Head of Reconciliation: ow.ly/oSNk50YgY1S @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social

All human beings have the same dignity and form part of the same human family. In a world fuelled by hate and division, let's go beyond lables and recognise our shared humanity. Download the One Shared Humanity Manifesto: ow.ly/eS1A50Y7cgL #HumanFraternityDay

Five years after the military takeover, Myanmar remains under entrenched repression. We stand with JRS Asia Pacific and the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network in urging the international community to take decisive action in support of the people of Myanmar. ➡️ ow.ly/oluy50Y7b5y

From 4 to 8 February, a week of coordinated events will take place in Rome and across the world to raise awareness and promote collective action against human trafficking. Join us! More information here: ow.ly/6hHv50Y5guY #PrayAgainstTrafficking

Too often, forcibly displaced people are being repatriated without proper legal guarantees or support. Based on our experience, JRS has developed a thematic paper with key lessons learned and case studies to help ensure a fair, voluntary and dignified return. 📘 Read more: ow.ly/XC2j50Y5gHC

Nawal saw how the lack of opportunities in Kakuma Refugee Camp holds young people back. 💡🙌To change that reality, she created a grassroots mentoring movement to inspire and support other young refugees to keep hope alive and build the life they want. ➡️ ow.ly/70ee50XZykb

Decades of conflict have disrupted education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Thanks to a project funded by 8x1000 CEI Funds, JRS continues to provide quality education to children in North and South Kivu. 📸 Some moments from last year’s back-to-school celebrations. ➡️ ow.ly/wTU150XW7YF

As the #Jubilee Year of Hope has drawn to a close, we share the testimony of Wael, JRS staff, written on the occasion of the Jubilee of Migrants. His speech is a call to action, urging us to work together to build a more human world. ➡️ ow.ly/XBfO50XTqoT

In a world that is turning away, don’t be afraid to be different and to make a difference. Make a choice to stand with those forced to flee and build inclusive communities. #MigrantsDay

As we celebrate the coming of Christ, may we recognise His presence in every person seeking safety, dignity, and peace. Let us allow the light of Christmas to soften our hearts and renew our commitment to those on the move. ➡️ ow.ly/ZEgH50XKVSM #Advent @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social

Only when we respect and recognise the human rights of every person, can we build a world where peace and human dignity prevail. #HumanRightsDay

💛"Volunteering creates a space of solidarity where people feel seen, listened to and truly heard." On #VolunteerDay, hear from Zahra, a JRS volunteer who offered her time, passion, and energy to accompany the most vulnerable. @jrseurope.bsky.social @centroastalli.bsky.social

The new #LandmineMonitor report is out! Read the latest on #landmine use, casualties, contamination, and on efforts to reduce their impact. 👉 bit.ly/LandmineMonitorReports @minefreeworld.bsky.social @hi-advocacy.bsky.social @cccmcol.bsky.social @hrw.org @minesactioncan.bsky.social #DanChurchAid

🕯️✨This #Christmas, may we open our hearts and renew our commitment to people on the move. Together, we can keep hope alive where it is most fragile. Learn how you can support: ow.ly/jMuZ50Xye1p

Any form of gender-based violence (GBV) constitutes a violation of the fundamental rights and freedoms of a person's dignity and self-worth. At JRS we believe that a world free from GBV is possible if we unite and act together. 📸The "Light of the Girl" Project. #NoExcuse

If you too want a world where peace and human dignity prevail, we invite you to live in solidarity, recognising one another as brothers and sisters. Together we can build hope. 💛➡️ ow.ly/nipt50XtWu5 #SupportCommunities

The people of #Sudan need peace. 🙏Let’s not forget about them. Help us if you can: ow.ly/EYqG50XsOba #peace

Today, marks the 45th anniversary of JRS. To commemorate these years of accompaniment we invite you to watch a special message from Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus. ➡️ ow.ly/b6ST50Xrzsh #JRSDay @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social

Happy Birthday, Father Arturo Sosa! Today, the Society of Jesus offers prayers and gratitude for the life and leadership of our Superior General. We thank him for his guidance in promoting the #UAPs & a mission of reconciliation & justice at the frontiers. Ad Multos Annos!

We are approaching the 45th anniversary of JRS. Since our founding on 14 November 1980, we have continued to walk in solidarity with millions of forcibly displaced people, ensuring that they can heal, learn, and determine their own future. #JRSDay #45Anniversary

"In the face of this deliberate cancellation of care, there is still hope, a hope that lies in community." Read the full Vatican News interview with Br Michael Schöpf, our International Director. ➡️ ow.ly/hN2g50XkiP2

"We sit together like a family. I don't feel like a foreigner," Maryam from Ethiopia, now teacher in Indonesia. Maryam find strength and motivation in her work and community. Her story shows the difference that communities can make. 💛 ➡️ ow.ly/UzXs50Xmhzm @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social

🎉Congratulations!! Recho Kibet, a JRS teacher, has been declared a national hero of Kenya for her commitment to environmental sustainability in Kakuma refugee camp. 🌱➡️ Read more: ow.ly/gwf750XgPFz

As violence intensifies in El Fasher, Sudan, thousands of lives are at risk. At JRS, we have been witnessing the devastating impact of this crisis on families forced to flee to neighbouring countries where we serve. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. #Sudan

JRS joined nearly 100 civil society campaigns and organisations in calling on states to act — to push back against threats to international law and help humanitarian disarmament reach its full potential. Read the full statement: ow.ly/vpZu50Xj8cG #humanitariandisarmament

📢 New Report: “Forced to Hide – The Human Cost of Legal Precarity and Labour Exploitation." JRS Malta has just released a new study giving voice to migrant workers in Malta. It sheds light on the realities of legal precarity and labour exploitation. ➡️🔗 ow.ly/GLZc50XiUNf

During his visit to Germany and the Central European Province, Fr General Arturo Sosa visited the Jesuit Ukama Centre in Nuremberg, where the Jesuits, with the support of JRS, provide assistance to people seeking asylum in the country. ow.ly/kPCR50XeSxV @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social

“I know that eggs and fish are not much, and our production doesn’t really meet the high demand, but we try to address food scarcity as much as we can 🌱🐟,” Luundo, founder of "Vijana Twaweza" organisation. ➡️ ow.ly/UuTC50XcgrB #WorldFoodDay

Happy 9th Anniversary to Father General Arturo Sosa, S.J.! 🇻🇪 Elected on October 14, 2016, he continues to guide the global Society with a focus on the Universal Apostolic Preferences. We pray for his leadership in discernment, collaboration, and mission for reconciliation & justice.