A further outcome of studying the failings of the current asylum system and Home Office shortcomings through Mahamadou’s case has been that SERV, the Edmund Rice Network and Asylum Link have collaborated on an Oral Statement delivered through NGOs Vivat International and Edmund Rice International at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council general debate on 21st March. The statement can be viewed here.
O God, we thank you for the life of Edmund Rice.
He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.
May we follow his example of faith and generosity.
Grant us the courage and compassion of Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.