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Refugee stories

"There were 48 onboard and only 4 people survived". (Alassane, asylum seeker from Ivory Coast)

In recent years the European Union has focused its migration policy on preventing and combating irregular entries. While the EU's borders are increasingly tight and more secure, victims of persecution around the world are finding it ever harder to reach a safe haven.

Now ECRE has through its member agencies across Europe collected a number of refugee stories in support of its advocacy efforts on Access to Europe. These stories demonstrate the devastating impact that restrictions to access have on people's lives.  Read stories>> 

 

What price does a refugee pay to reach Europe?

       

"Europe can’t turn its back on people who need our help." (Henning Mankell, EU Goodwill Ambassador)

 

In June 2008, ECRE launched a poster campaign raising the issue of access to the EU for those in need of protection. ECRE believes that the right to seek asylum is meaningless if people in need of international protection are denied access to EU territory. Erecting ever higher walls is not the solution and a far more balanced approach is needed.

To learn more about ECRE's position follow the link to our Access to Europe topic.