The Emmaus Movement Defends Article 13

In early September members of Emmaus travelled to Tarifa to defend Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which outlines freedom of movement and residence for all. Patrick Atohoun, the Chair of Emmaus International, spoke to us about the movement's commitment on the topic of migrations.

Ludovic, a companion committed to the defence of Article 13!

Ludovic has been a companion in Emmaus Périgueux, France, for the last 3 years. Current migration policy leaves him feeling outraged and thus he will cross the Strait of Gibraltar in a kayak in early September, alongside other members of Emmaus, to defend Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

Article 13 - Into the Water for Freedom of Movement!

The Director of the Abbé Pierre-Emmaus Centre, Philippe Dupont, is also an activist for human rights. On 7 September he will swim across the Strait of Gibraltar with other members of Emmaus in order to raise awareness about Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Civil Society Organisations Calling upon the Government to Radically Change its Migration Policy

15th June 2017 - The Minister of the Interior has outlined some initial intentions on migration policy and we deplore the absence in these comments of the need to put an end to police violence against migrants and refugees. In addition, nothing was mentioned about ending the intimidation of citizens and associations who work in the field, offering welcome and solidarity to migrant people.

US withdrawal from the Paris agreement