European NGO Platform on EU Asylum and Migration Policy – Emergency in the South Mediterranean – towards a true policy of addressing humanitarian assistance, protection, cooperation and solidarity

Migrants arriving on the island of Lampedusa in August 2007. Credit: Sara Prestianni | No Border | Flickr

We are representatives of humanitarian, human rights, refugee and migrant assisting organisations from all over Europe who are deeply concerned about and committed to the response to refugees, migrants and other displaced persons in and from North Africa. We believe that this is a moment for action and cooperation by the European Union and Member States, together with NGOs and broader civil society, anchored in the core values of the Union that is solidarity, humanity and respect for human rights.

This Statement is endorsed by the following EPAM organisations: