European Dominican Promoters for Justice and Peace speak out on the situation in Gaza

From June 1 to 5, 2025, the Meeting of the Promoters of Justice and Peace of the Order of Preachers in Europe was held in Vienna, Austria. During this gathering, the participants engaged in deep reflection on several urgent issues concerning justice, peace, and human dignity. As a result of their deliberations, they issued two statements: one addressing the current state of migration in Europe, and the other responding to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

In their statement on migration, the Promoters stress that migration is not merely a political challenge but a profoundly human one. They express grave concern over the systematic exploitation of migrant labor and voice alarm at recent developments within the European Union that seek to restrict or dismantle the right to asylum. In this context, they call for policies that uphold the inherent dignity of every person. They affirm that European migration policy must take into account the hopes and aspirations of migrants, not solely the interests of states, and insist that migrants—regardless of race, religion, or gender—must be given a voice in shaping the decisions that affect their lives.

In their statement on Gaza, the Promoters acknowledge the immense complexity of the current conflict, which has resulted in the tragic loss of countless innocent lives. They urge all parties to approach political narratives with discernment and caution, call for advocacy in favor of an immediate and mutual ceasefire, and encourage active support for humanitarian relief efforts. Emphasizing that peace cannot be achieved through violence but must be built through dialogue, they call for the promotion, support, and participation in initiatives that foster mutual understanding and reconciliation. They underline the need for close cooperation with civil society in launching a comprehensive, long-term peacebuilding strategy.

The official statements of the European Promoters of Justice and Peace on migration and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza follow below.

For the official statement on Gaza click here.

For the official statement on migration click here.