Why is this important?
No matter our differences, most of us want pretty similar things - to feel safe and to be with people who care about us. But the rules governing migration in Europe are making life very difficult for people moving to Europe - especially people who are escaping war and poverty.
Citizens of Europe who value and want to care for fellow human beings coming to live in Europe have their hands tied. We are horrified at the number of people dying in the waters and borders of Europe every week. [1]
Uplift members are working with partners across Europe to change the rules. [2] If one million people sign a European Citizens’ Initiative it would legally compel the EU to listen to our proposals. It could even lead directly to a change in the relevant EU migration law, which currently criminalises compassion. [3]