SEA RESCUE
 - Search and Rescue Solidarity and Resistance We aim to combine sea rescue with the principles of queer-feminism, anti-racism and anti-fascism. Support us now! https://linktr.ee/mvlouisemichelhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mwva2qzb6k2zUrsula - Is that what human rights and freedom of movement mean to you? Photo: Chiara Bellamoli02 Oct 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwva2qzb6k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mvzo26rqlv2mSearch and rescue has a price. Solidarity doesn't. Europe has built a system that we want to actively dismantle and oppose. Without the incredible work of the many people who sail and work with us every day, none of this would be possible. Help us keep MV Louise Michel on the water. Link in bio.21 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzo26rqlv2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mvp76vpxjk2gWE'RE LOOKING FOR A CAPTAIN crewing@mvlouisemichel.org 📅 Rotation: 28 October – 2 December 📍 Embarking in Sicily // Central Mediterranean • CoC 500–3000 GT or above, unlimited (STCW II/2) • Solid seamanship, calm under pressure, and a commitment to solidarity at sea17 Sep 2026 08:08 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvp76vpxjk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mvmklwjbj22qGermany’s racist and inhumane policy of deterrence, tolerated by the EU, is an attack on human rights. It mocks the right to asylum and the Geneva Refugee Convention, which were established in response to Nazi Germany’s dictatorship, the Second World War, and the refugee movements connected to it.16 Sep 2026 06:54 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmklwjbj22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mvhnwvnlfc2jMore than 7.7 million people have left #Venezuela in recent years, making it one of the largest displacement crises on the planet, alongside #Sudan and #Ukraine. 1/314 Sep 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhnwvnlfc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mvf77jzdic2iMany are returned to Libya by a so called coast guard that receives training and funding connected to European institutions, even despite well-documented reports of corruption, torture, extortion, and sexual violence inside Libyan detention facilities. 1/313 Sep 2026 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvf77jzdic2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mva6vm5ch22jFrontex, the agency made for controlling Europe's external borders, made a cartoon to teach children how to get ready for deportation. Soft colors, friendly illustrations, a plane, and a "new life" are sold as the outcome of deportation.11 Sep 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva6vm5ch22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mv34fwrxa22wOn August 23rd, Italy’s deputy PM Matteo Salvini said, that he refuses to readmit asylum seekers living in Germany who have registered in Italy "as long there are German sea rescue NGO ships operating in the Mediterranean". But that's not how the law works.09 Sep 2026 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv34fwrxa22whttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3muvz4n7cwc2tPakistan has deported over 146,000 Afghan refugees so far in 2026, adding to more than a million forced returns in 2025, including journalists and human rights defenders who face direct threats under #Taliban rule.07 Sep 2026 07:43 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvz4n7cwc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mumlrgilmc2nAll 53 people from the latest rescue have safely disembarked in Vibo Valentia, Italy. After the usual checks, tidying up and a short break, our crew will soon be back at work.03 Sep 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumlrgilmc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3muj4hn3u5c2454 people, including 3 children, embarked the Louise Michel yesterday evening. Our crew found an overcrowded, unseaworthy metal boat in distress. The people on it had no life-saving equipment and insufficient fuel and food. 1/202 Sep 2026 04:38 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muj4hn3u5c24https://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3muh4ttwwh22nThe scLCG is being established and supported by the EU with ships, equipment, training, and surveillance technology. It has also received European funds totaling over 100 million euros. 1/401 Sep 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muh4ttwwh22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mued6rcvfc2gMan-made climate change, which drives people into famine, water scarcity and poverty through droughts, threatens them not only in their home countries but also on the move. 
Climate change is already reshaping migration routes, and making them deadlier. 1/331 Aug 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mued6rcvfc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mua3ge3i6k2hEveryone safely disembarked in Crotone All 42 people on board the Louise Michel from the latest rescue operation have safely disembarked in Crotone, Italy. We wish everyone the very best for the rest of their journey. 1/329 Aug 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mua3ge3i6k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mu52r4h32s2rSince the Louise started her work in 2020, 10,495 people on the move have been recorded as missing in the Central Mediterranean alone. Our hope that Europe would stand up for its own foundations, its core values of human rights and freedom for all, has still not been realised. 1/428 Aug 2026 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu52r4h32s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mu32pf3ehs23Exactly 6 years ago today, the Louise Michel carried out its first rescue. Early this morning, our crew was alerted by the civilian emergency hotline Alarmphone to a boat in distress. Our crew was able to take all 42 people, including 14 women, on board from the crowded rubber boat. 1/327 Aug 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu32pf3ehs23https://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mu2esascks2fThe so-called Libyan coastguard fired two shots towards the Louise Michel. Late yesterday afternoon, our crew became aware of a boat in distress. Alongside the Louise Michel, the so-called Libyan coastguard (scLcG) also arrived and began an interception operation, an illegal pushback.27 Aug 2026 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2esascks2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mtvz4i2uyc2aThe Louise is free and back at sea Now that our detention has finally been lifted and our new crew has completed a week of intensive training, the Louise is back at sea.25 Aug 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvz4i2uyc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mtthkaxnz22gLouise Michel has a budget too: one small independent vessel, built on the belief that freedom of movement and a good life with dignity for all require a political solution. Until such a solution is found, we depend on all of you. Help us on our way there. mvlouisemichel.org/donate/24 Aug 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtthkaxnz22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mtl6f2bxnk2pSoon the Louise Michel will set sail again to stand in solidarity with people on the move. For Freedom of movement for all. Support us and our work. mvlouisemichel.org/donate/21 Aug 2026 06:52 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl6f2bxnk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mth623j2ts2nHumanitarian aid treats symptoms. To tackle the cause something different is needed. Crises that are caused politically by governments, need political solutions. What we need are political solutions for safe and legal migration routes.19 Aug 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth623j2ts2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mtep6dijz22zSea rescue is expensive, solidarity is priceless. Join our fight for Freedom of movement. Donate: mvlouisemichel.org/donate/18 Aug 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtep6dijz22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3msv32uu33k2yWhen every legal route is closed, people take the only one left. The rough sea. The result isn't less migration - it's more death. The solution is more justice, not more fences. Open safe routes. End the border regimes that kill. Fight with us. Donate through the link in our bio.12 Aug 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv32uu33k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mrwhjichks2vDetaining rescue ships does not stop people from fleeing. It only makes the way over the Mediterranean even deadlier. Thank you to everyone who continues to stand with us. Your solidarity and donations keeps hope alive. 
Donation link in bio.31 Jul 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwhjichks2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mrrqu7pncc27Louise Michel still detained in port On Thursday our rescue ship MV Louise Michel entered the Sicilian port of Pozzallo. 6 Survivors from a previous rescue were disembarked by a coastguard vessel. Since then our ship has been blocked from leaving port under the so called Piantedosi decree.29 Jul 2026 10:49 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrqu7pncc27https://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mrngommhkk2fThese #Banksy designed T-shirts, stand for the principle that every person deserves the freedom to move and the right to stay. 100% of proceeds go directly to the MV Louise Michel, supporting civilian search and rescue in the #Mediterranean. Website link in bio. #FreedomOfMovement #HumanRights27 Jul 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrngommhkk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mrfog7kyxs27Breaking Louise Michel detained after disembarking 6 survivors in Pozzallo Our ship has been detained under the so-called Piantedosi decree, right after our crew transferred the 6 survivors of our last rescue to a Coast Guard vessel in Pozzallo.24 Jul 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfog7kyxs27https://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mrcnbopzks2zWe are looking for a Media & Communications Coordinator: 32h/week Start: w/c August 17 Where: Remote Info on how to apply at our link in bio.23 Jul 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcnbopzks2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mraohvvllc2mYesterday night our crew recovered 6 people from the water after noticing flashing lights in the night. A fast boat close by left the scene at high speed southwards. The survivors reported to have been forced by gunpoint to jump into the water.22 Jul 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraohvvllc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/louisemichelcrew.bsky.social/post/3mqqxacckn22jThe EU's bloody Deal with Tunisia and what it means for people on the move. Read the joint statement of dozens of human rights organisations calling on the EU to suspend all support to Tunisia's security forces. Link in bio.16 Jul 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:7jy5ec2wlip2qhvrfa7x5rt7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqxacckn22j