In March 2021, Wishma Sandmali, a Sri Lankan woman, died in the Nagoya Detention Center. She came to Japan with a dream to teach English. While she was learning Japanese, she was physically assaulted by a classmate and was unable … Continued
The Migrants and Refugees Network of JCAP had the opportunity to gather online, and while there hadn’t been a meeting like this in a long time, it meant a lot. Listening to the stories of two victims, Sara Muzamil in … Continued
As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine escalates, Jesuit Mission’s Ukraine Emergency Appeal is contributing to deliver 24/7 vital services on the ground to people in need. With over 10 million civilians displaced, including over 3.6 million refugees fleeing Ukraine, Fr … Continued
Cambodia is the new chair of the ASEAN, and in some ways will shape the agenda of meetings over the coming year. Hot topics are Myanmar and the South China Sea. Meetings have been held very recently between ASEAN and … Continued
In celebration of its milestone 40th anniversary, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific has launched a commemorative online exhibition that showcases the history of its service and solidarity with refugees, as well as eye-opening personal stories of people JRS has … Continued
The second virtual gathering of the social ministry networks ended on 8 October, with a range of ideas on how the Jesuit conference can move forward in addressing the twin issues of poverty and ecology in Asia Pacific. This happened … Continued
On 26 September, the Church celebrates the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis holds in his heart the millions of people forced to migrate because of war, persecution, poverty, or environmental change, as he calls us to a … Continued
Foreigners in Japan with deportation orders are interned in 17 immigration detention facilities spread throughout the country. Some inmates are able to obtain some temporary outside freedom called a provisional release, but that means no possibility of work, no health … Continued
“My neighbour gave me food as I recovered from the disease,” was how Soe described how she survived her Covid-19 infection. Soe is a youth leader in one of the National League of Democracy’s (NLD) township offices, and helped organise … Continued
The second phase of a visionary digital literacy programme co-founded by an Australian Jesuit is set to launch in Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, where refugees have continued to seek asylum in great numbers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Digital … Continued