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National Week of Prayer and Action supports #ActionForAfghanistan
Members of the Catholic community across Australia are encouraged to take #ActionForAfghanistan, in support of those fleeing persecution and refugees in Australia, as part of the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA)’s National Week of Prayer and Action 2021. The National Week of Prayer and Action, which…
Read MoreCAPSA urges Federal Government to do more to protect Afghan refugees
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA), representing leaders across the Catholic Church, health, education, refugee and social services, has called on the Morrison Federal Government to guarantee permanent visas for Afghans already in the country under temporary protection or currently being processed, and increase its intake…
Read MoreCAPSA letter to Minister Andrews Re: Protection for Afghan people seeking asylum and refugees on temporary visas in Australia
17 August 2021 The Hon. Karen Andrews MPMinister for Home AffairsParliament HouseCanberra, ACT 2600 Re: Protection for Afghan people seeking asylum and refugees on temporary visas in Australia Dear Minister, Today we write to you as the Co-Chairs of the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) about…
Read MoreCAPSA letter to Minister Hawke Re: Protection for Afghan people seeking asylum and refugees on temporary visas in Australia
17 August 2021 The Hon. Alex Hawke MPMinister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Parliament HouseCanberra, ACT 2600 Re: Protection for Afghan people seeking asylum and refugees on temporary visas in Australia Dear Minister, Today we write to you as the Co-Chairs of the Catholic Alliance…
Read MoreMigration Amendment Bill exposes people in need of protection to immense harm
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) condemns the passing of the Federal Government’s Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Bill 2021 this week, which will expose refugees and other people in need of protection to indefinite detention and cause significant harm. The law increases the…
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The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) 2019 Christmas Statement
“Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity. They are children, women and men who leave or who are forced to leave their homes for various reasons, who share a legitimate desire for knowing and having, but above all for being more.” – Pope Francis,…
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Catholic delegation visits PNG refugees
PNG visit affirms need for safe, secure pathways for refugees and people seeking asylum – Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum Seven representatives from the Catholic community in Australia have returned from a visit to Papua New Guinea to listen, pray and express solidarity with people seeking asylum…
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‘It’s not just about migrants, it’s also about us’
ANDREW HAMILTON SJ reflects on the importance to demonstrate compassion and humanity towards people seeking asylum during Migrant and Refugee Week 2019 Migrant and Refugee Week will be celebrated between 19th – 25th August 2019 in Australia. The theme of the 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees…
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