We have been left shocked, saddened and angered by the racist violence we have seen across the UK.
Attacks on asylum hotels and the targeting of those working in the migrant and refugee sectors has brought this issue close to our day-to-day work.
It goes against everything we at Emmaus UK stand for.
However, the recent peaceful anti-racist gatherings showed that people will not be divided by hate and reject threats of violence in their communities.
Thousands of people across the country came out to protect their local towns from rioters and send a clear message: you are not welcome, and you are outnumbered.
Emmaus communities are a safe space
Emmaus communities will continue to be places of safety and respect, which offer an unconditional welcome for those most vulnerable in our society.
We stand in solidarity with all those who have been threatened, intimidated or victimised.
Across Europe, we are fighting to exercise our duty to act in solidarity and offer a dignified welcome to migrants, and to ensure that everyone has the right to live in a peaceful world.