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00:00The respect of the dead is the first proof of civilization.
00:05The Benefits of Abbé Pierre Abbé Pierre is an emblematic figure of solidarity
00:22and the fight against poverty in France and at the international level.
00:26Here is an overview of the benefits he has brought throughout his life.
00:30Creation of the Emmaüs Movement Abbé Pierre founded the Emmaüs Movement in
00:361949 to help people in distress, including the homeless, the excluded and the marginalized.
00:43This international network is based on the Emmaüs communities, places where people in
00:49need can live, work and rebuild their lives in a solidarity framework.
00:53Charity actions, collection, recycling and re-sale of objects to fund
00:59aid projects. His call on February 1, 1954.
01:04During the harsh winter of 1954, Abbé Pierre launched a call on the radio to mobilize
01:11the French against the misery of the homeless. This event left a mark on the spirits and led
01:16to massive mobilization, with donations of clothes, food and money.
01:20Abbé Pierre devoted his life to defending the right to decent housing for all. He denounced
01:30social injustices and inequalities in housing while pleading with public authorities for
01:35more inclusive policies.
01:37Emphasis on solidarity. He played an essential role in the awareness of
01:44consciences in France and in the world. His message of love, tolerance and compassion
01:50inspired many generations to engage in humanitarian causes.
01:53A model of resilience and humility. Despite his immense contributions,
02:00Abbé Pierre always kept a simple and close life to the people who helped him. His
02:04authenticity strengthened his impact and earned him great popular admiration.
02:08World Heritage. Today, the Emmaüs movement is present in nearly 40 countries. Its actions
02:17continue to provide support to millions of people through local and international initiatives.
02:21His speech, La Voix des Cent Voix, in 1984.
02:46You are the instigators of all violence. And when at night, in your beautiful houses,
02:52you will kiss your grandchildren with your good conscience, looking at God,
02:58you will probably have more blood on your hands than the unconscious will ever have
03:05the desperate who took up arms to try to get out of his despair.
03:11Abbé Pierre remains a symbolic figure of social and humanitarian commitment,
03:15inspiring the current generations to act for a fairer world.
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