RLS co-signs letter to the Pope

24/11/2021

RLS is a co-signatory to the below letter addressed to the Pope who is visiting the island of Lesvos.

"European countries cannot and should not deny their share of responsibility for the protection of refugees. The shift of responsibility towards other countries in exchange for financial support increases global inequalities and is morally dubious. At the same time, it exposes refugees to danger of ill treatment or places them in a state of limited protection. A Europe built on the values of Humanity, Democracy and Solidarity cannot be legitimised in constantly transferring its own responsibilities elsewhere. The same applies to some governments which unilaterally renounce their own share of responsibility and accountability."

Letter for His Holiness

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Lettera Papa

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