I’ve had the privilege of knowing these remarkable women for the past forty years and I can only describe them as beautiful, intelligent, independent, dynamic, innovative, and resilient. Our journey began in our teens, when Katrine, Danielle, and I, as young volunteers, dedicated our time to visiting families in need in Malta. My relationship with Nora was different. In the 80s, when I first met her, Nora was already a qualified social worker. She became a guiding force, directing and supporting me through the difficulties of the families we visited. We were young, enthusiastic, full of energy. Today, all three have evolved into “successful,” women.
Katrine Camilleri
As a law student, Katrine undertook research on access to rights and protection for refugees. After her graduation from the University of Malta in 1994, she began working in a small law firm, where she came in contact with refugees. It was during this time that a lot of boat people were arriving in Malta from Libya and other African countries. In 1996 she started working with the Malta office of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) first as a volunteer, then part time and eventually full time. JRS became the first organization to offer professional legal services on a regular basis to refugees detained in Malta.
Br Carmel Duca MC
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