The JRS in Malta seeks to accompany, serve and defend the rights of asylum seekers and forcibly displaced persons who arrive in Malta. 

Each arrival's story bears witness to traumatised, disrupted pasts but also to a remarkable will to survive against all the odds.

JRS Annual Report 2006
JRS (Malta) has published its 2006 annual report, which presents an overview of the different projects run by JRS during last year, as well as s short presentation of our main concerns and our advocacy work. 
Download JRS Annual Report 2006 [PDF]

Asylum in Malta: What you should know
This guide presents the asylum procedure to immigrants in detention.  The content of this document was formulated by JRS, after discussions with asylum seekers of different nationalities, UNHCR and people working in the field.
Download Asylum in Malta: What you should know [English PDF]

JRS websites
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08/03/08 - International Woman of Achievement award presented to Dr.Katrine Camilleri
The US Embassy presented Dr. Katrine Camilleri, who leads the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) legal team, with its annual International Woman of Achievement award. US Ambassador Molly Bordonaro presented the award to Dr Camilleri at a reception on Tuesday held to mark Women's Day. Dr.Camilleri was recognised for her exceptional and courageous work as an advocate for human rights and for her commitment to ensuring that irregular migrants in Malta receive adequate social and legal services.

28/02/08 - Director of JRS Malta appointed Maltese Jesuit Provincial
Fr Paul Pace, the Director of JRS Malta has been appointed Maltese Jesuit Provincial for the coming six years. The new Father General of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Adolfo Nicolás made the announcement during the 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus held in Rome.

21/02/08 - Pope Benedict XVI commends the Jesuits for their continued support of refugees
In an address delivered to the 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, Pope Benedict made a reference to Padre Arrupe and to the work carried out by the Jesuit Refugee Service.
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