New York, April 21, 2025 – With profound sorrow and Christian hope, the Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) and the Scalabrinian Family worldwide mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a tireless defender of human dignity, migrants, refugees, and displaced persons. His pontificate was a living witness to the Gospel of mercy and love without borders. From the beginning of his ministry, Pope Francis raised his prophetic voice in favor of those forced to

Geneva, March 3, 2025 – The Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geneva, reaffirming their commitment to protecting and assisting migrants, refugees, and displaced individuals worldwide. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi emphasized the significance of this renewed collaboration, stating, “UNHCR is pleased to extend this partnership with SIMN. In these challenging times for human mobility, the work