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Ottawa, Ontario \u2014 Jordan and Lebanon have become a temporary refuge for millions of Syrian and Iraqi refugees seeking shelter after being forced to flee their homelands. But despite the time that has passed, things are not improving, says Carl H\u00e9tu, National Director of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.<\/p>\n

After a sobering two weeks in the Middle East including time spent in Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine (Gaza), it is clear to H\u00e9tu that the status quo is no longer viable. \u201cThere needs to be a new approach to help the millions of innocent lives caught in the middle,\u201d he says. \u201cWe need to show more courage and resolve, diplomatically, and more generosity in our efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Canadian government recently announced an increase in the number of Syrian refugees it will accept \u2014 10,000 to be exact \u2014 and its level of humanitarian assistance for persons affected by the conflict in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government has a responsibility to respond in such a way on behalf of Canadians,\u201d adds H\u00e9tu. \u201cOf course, 10,000 pales in comparison to the 3 million or so refugees who have spread throughout the region. Neighbouring countries are doing more than their share. For example, Lebanon, a country of 4.4 million has received some 1.8 million refugees and Jordan, a country of 6.4 million people, has received more than 1 million refugees from Syria and Iraq.\u201d<\/p>\n

H\u00e9tu is back in Canada to shine light on the struggle those affected are forced to contend with on a daily basis. \u201cOne thing is clear,\u201d he says. \u201cEverything has changed for the worst. There\u2019s more human suffering, more despair, more refugees, more killings, more social problems, more economic depression. But despite everything, people still have a sense of hope.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Syria, the ongoing war is starving millions who are fleeing to find a better place. For those who have already fled, the unbearable present and unknown future is almost too much to bear.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Iraqi Christians and Yazidis who were pushed out of their ancestral villages under threat of death by radical group ISIS, they escaped with only the shirt on their backs. \u201cThey\u2019re happy for the aid they have received so far, but how long can people live in crowded church halls divided only by curtains?\u201d<\/p>\n

But despite the devastation, the region is filled with stories of solidarity and hope for the future.<\/strong> In Gaza, for example, a Catholic school and parish took in hundreds of displaced people during the Israel-Gaza conflict \u2014 which helped to forge new relationships between the Christians and Muslims of Gaza.<\/p>\n

As refugees and displaced wait for diplomatic solutions, their needs for basic supplies remain great. CNEWA appeals to Canadians to continue its generous support so that it can provide churches, religious communities and other groups in and around the region \u2014 on the field \u2014 in their direct assistance to those afflicted by the conflicts in the region. Donations to CNEWA can be made by visiting www.cnewa.ca<\/u>.<\/p>\n

About CNEWA<\/strong>
\nCNEWA, mandated by the Pope in 1926, is well established in the Middle East with offices in Amman, Beirut and Jerusalem. CNEWA currently manages emergency programs in Gaza, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq and Egypt. Elsewhere in the world, CNEWA maintains a presence in the northeast of Africa, India and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong> Carl H\u00e9tu, National Director, Canada
\nCatholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA)<\/p>\n

For more information:<\/strong>
\nMontreal office: Marie-Emmanuelle Khoury
\nTel : 514-288-8290 ext. 214
\nmekhoury@torchiacom.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Lauriane Ayivi
\nTel. 251 288-8290, ext.233
\nLauriane@torchiacom.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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