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UNHCR Ireland Calls for Nominations for Prestigious Refugee Award

2011-02-10T04:35:00.000-08:00

UNHCR Ireland Calls for Nominations for Prestigious Refugee Award

Dublin, January 25th 2011: What do former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt,
the people of Canada and Optometrist Akio Kanai have in common? All
three are previous winners of the prestigious Nansen Refugee Award,
conferred by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in recognition of
extraordinary and dedicated service to the cause of refugees. In the
lead up to the February 28th deadline for nominations for the award,
UNHCR Ireland is calling for nominations of individuals or groups in
Ireland who may be deserving of the Nansen Refugee Award.

Ms. Sophie Magennis Head of Office, UNHCR Ireland said “A nominee
does not need to be famous. They are frequently the unsung heroes
involved in work supporting refugees, forcibly displaced or stateless
people”. Speaking about the great contribution of people in Ireland to
the refugee cause, Ms Magennis said “There are many people who do
incredible work with refugees in Ireland and we are also aware of their
great contribution to supporting refugees around the world. We would
encourage the public or organisations to nominate some of these
people”. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres
believes it is the nominees’ ingenuity, originality and dedication
that are crucial factors, rather than the scale of the operation and the
number of its beneficiaries.

The Award is named after the late Norwegian polar explorer, Fridtjof
Nansen, who was the first League of Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees. In 2011, UNHCR will celebrate Fridtjof Nansen’s 150th
birthday. The Nansen Refugee Award boasts a long list of laureates from
very different backgrounds, including Eleanor Roosevelt, pianist Miguel
Angel Estrella of Argentina, Japanese optometrist Akio Kanai, Icelandic
student Svana Fridriksdottir and the people of Canada. Though from
diverse backgrounds, laureates share a common quality: their outstanding
commitment and selfless dedication to refugees.

The deadline for submissions is the 28th of February. People can
nominate a candidate by filling out the nomination form available online
at www.unhcr.org/nansen or by contacting the UNHCR Ireland office to
request one: (01) 631 4510.

ENDS

Selection of Previous Winners of the Award:

2010 - British photojournalist Alixandra Fazzina received the Nansen
Medal for her dedication to documenting and publicising the consequences
of war through photography.

2008 - Former British Soldier Chris Clark and his team detected and
destroyed large quantities of unexploded ordnance and tens of thousands
of mines, including cluster bomblets.

2007 - Japanese optometrist Akio Kanai provided free eyesight tests and
handed out more than 100,000 pairs of spectacles to forcibly displaced
people, many of whom had lost their spectacles while fleeing their
homes.

2002 - Captain Arne Rinnan, she was in charge of the container ship MV
Tampa when it rescued 438 boat people in the Indian Ocean on August 26,
2001, despite the risk of substantial delays and a large financial loss
to the company.

1986 - The People of Canada, as a leading contributor to international
humanitarian and refugee aid programmes and as a country with one of the
best records for resettlement of refugees. They are the only country to
have received the award as a nation.

1972 - Svana Fridriksdottir, an Icelandic student who through a
day-long fund-raising campaign held in five Nordic countries raised US$6
million to help African refugees.

1960 - Christopher Chataway, Colin Jones, Trevor Philpott and Tim
Raison for their work in the World Refugee Year (WRY) of 1959 involving
45 countries and raised tens of millions of dollars. It is said to have
helped inspire the later campaign, Live Aid.

1954 - Eleanor Roosevelt won the first Nansen Award for her fight for
universal freedom of speech and religion, freedom from fear and want.
She chaired the committee that drafted and a
pproved the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.

Yolanda Kennedy
Associate External Relations Officer
UNHCR Ireland

2010-12-03T14:20:00.000-08:00

Dear Community Member,

I would like to inform you about an upcoming event in the Irish Film Institute: The Moving Worlds - Cinemas of Migration film festival, organised by FOMACS and EUNIC, which will be a series of film screenings, related masterclasses, and Q&A sessions (please see the link to the programme below).

I would particularly like to draw your attention to three films: 'Neukolln Unlimited', 'Family Exile Movie', and 'Return to Hansala'. In all these films questions of Muslim faith and identity are addressed, in the context of immigration, cross-cultural communication, and social integration. The screenings are accompanied by after-film Q&A sessions with the filmmakers. Related special masterclasses (please see the link to the programme below) will also be held.
Perhaps this event will be of interest to you personally; however, I would also like to ask you to forward this message to your contacts, as well as other Muslim student- and professional organisations you might be involved in.

We hope that the films will be attended by members of Muslim communities in Ireland.
Thank you very much for your support and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best,
Agnes Kakasi

0857353337

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We're pleased to launch Belonging - a FOMACS/ICI production - which articulates a diversity of young voices as they express and reflect upon their everyday lives and views on the future. Belonging was conceived and produced over two weekend workshops, where photography, video and music acted as a catalyst for collective discussion about group and individual identities, friendships, the notion of community and family, race and religion. The workshops allowed participants to respond to issues of ‘belonging’ and ‘home’ and to take part in a lively conversation about emergent Irish identities and what and who is counted as being ‘Irish’ from the perspective of young people growing up in Ireland today. See here to view the DVD.

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Belonging is one of several FOMACS ‘Youth Media’ projects where media is conceived as a tool for young people to be the creators and producers of their own messages, exploring cultural identities and enabling social change. As one participant at the Belonging workshop said: We have a voice but we haven't been given the microphone.

Stay tuned for more Youth Media workshops at FOMACS - specifically, a 'DJ Mixing and Music workshop' and a 'Youth and Social Media Workshop' at the forthcoming Moving Worlds: Cinemas of Migration Film Festival in December.

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new European Refugee Fund Call

2010-11-15T14:48:00.000-08:00

Below are details of the new European Refugee Fund Call for Proposals for Community Actions issued by the EU.

European Refugee Fund Community Actions Call for Proposals 2010

01/11/2010
Community Actions
The European Commission is responsible for the management of the actions selected under Community actions (centralized management).

Call for proposals ERF 2010

In relation to the European Refugee Fund (ERF), the European Commission adopts each year an annual work programme and invite bids for calls for proposals and/or tenders for transnational actions in the interest of the Community (i.e. Community actions). In October 2010, the Commission published its latest call under the ERF Community actions 2010. The deadline to answer the call is 14 December, 2010. All documents related to the call for proposals are available on:

http://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/funding/refugee/funding_refugee_en.htm -

As the European Commission is responsible directly for the selection of proposals and the management of the actions, all enquiries regarding this call should be made DIRECTLY to the European Commission.

Regards

Anne Bevan

Office of the Minister of State for Integration

43-49 Mespil Road
Dublin 4

We would like to invite your community to a Christmas Family event

2010-11-15T14:20:00.001-08:00

We would like to invite your community to a Christmas Family event - the 2nd Paskong Pinoy sa Dublin (“Filipino Christmas in Dublin”).

Paskong Pinoy sa Dublin is a chorale festival featuring the various Filipino chorale groups in Ireland. It was pioneered in 2009 by the newly-established Embassy of the Philippines in Ireland in cooperation with the Filipino Community Network (FCN). The concert is aimed at bringing the spirit of a true Filipino Christmas to Ireland through carols, fellowship, and traditional Filipino delicacies.

Date: 11 December 2010
Time: 04:00 PM
Place: Trinity Church Network, The Exchange, 50 Gardiner St. Lower, Dublin 1
Admission: Free of charge

This is an open event for all families and communities to celebrate Christmas - Filipino style. We look forward to having you on December 11th!

Please response your RSVP to this email.

We greet you in advance – Merry Christmas to all! Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat!

Yours sincerely,
JESS CORPUZ

Chairman, Filipino Community Network
Email: filipinocommunitynetwork@gmail.com
Web: www.filipinocommunitynetwork.com

IOM Ireland E-Newsletter

2010-09-09T16:41:00.000-07:00

August 2010, Issue # 3

Welcome to the third issue of the IOM Ireland E-Newsletter! International Organisation for Migration
IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 127 member states, a further 17 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries.
IOM Ireland
Since opening in 2001, the IOM Dublin office has been engaged in a number of thematic areas which all seek to contribute to positive and humane migration. IOM Ireland is active in the following areas: Voluntary Return and Reintegration Project; Family Reunification; Counter Trafficking Activities; Research. Ireland has been an IOM Member State since 2002.

In this Issue:
IOM Ireland* IRRiCO Country of Origin information project conference* New Research project launched* Moldova monitoring Trip June 2010 IOM Worldwide* IOM responsible for the coordination of Emergency Shelter relief in Pakistan* IOM assists the 400,000 victims displaced and directly affected by the inter-ethnic conflict in Kyrgyzstan* IOM Launches New Project: 'Best Practices for a Coordinated Approach to Assist Unaccompanied Minors in the EU'

IRRiCO: Information on Return and Reintegration in Countries of OriginFinal Conference of Phase II IRRiCO Project held in June 2010

IRRiCO is an IOM specially designed web-based tool that facilitates the exchange of information on return and reintegration options between EU countries and countries of origin.The first phase of this useful information resource began in 2007 as a pilot project and today IRRiCO has expanded to provide information on return related queries on the following countries of origin:Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Armenia, Brazil, Cameroon, Congo DRC, Georgia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Kosovo, Moldova, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Serbia, Sudan and Ukraine.Essentail information in the form of country sheets, is provided on a wode variety of issues of relevance to migrants considering to voluntarily return to their home countries. this information then assists the migrant in making a more well-informed decision on whether or not voluntary return would be a good option for the individual. Topics covered include: education; healthcare; housing; employment possibilities; business set-up opportunties; custom's regulations; transportation; telecommuniication; special care and services for vulnerable groups.As an international organisation with offices in over 100 countries worldwide, IOM is a unique position to gather reliable information from staff in countries of origin with relative immediacy. With this regard, if a migrant has a particular query that is not covered by the information on the country sheets available on the website, a message is sent to the IOM focal point for IRRiCO in the country of oigin, who then responds to the query within 5 days. Specific queries are then incorporated into the relevant country sheets and shared with future users. A final conference on phase II of the project took place in Brussels in June 2010 with staff from participating IOM offices around the world. The conference evaluated the success of the project to date on information provision to migrants considering voluntary return and the assistance this provided with regard to making a more well-informed decision.Throughout phase II of the project, over 700 questions were sent from IOM staff in EU countries to colleagues in countries of origin. The top 3 countries receiving queries were Nigeria, Kosovo and Iraq, with the majority of questions being related to medical needs, transportation and business set-up costs relating to reintegration activities.The conference participants discussed the possible expansion of IRRiCO for the next phase of the project to include additional country profiles as well as further information on entitlements and benefits in countries of origin.IRRiCO is funded by the European Return Fund and the governments of Ireland, belgium, the Netherlands and Malta.Access the IRRiCO website here: http://irrico.belgium.iom.int/

New Research Project with the University College Cork launched:'Leave? Remain? Leading Factors in Voluntary Return or Remaining in Ireland'
IOM Ireland recently began a new research project aimed at assessing the experiences of asylum seekers and irregular migrants in Ireland and identifying their reasons to voluntarily return home to their countries of origin or to remain in Ireland.
This research will be hosted by the Department of Geography at the University College Cork, with consultations and input from researchers based in other departments; as well as practioners in migration management in Ireland and at the global level.The research will be comprised of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, to include surveys, interviews, focus groups and workshops with asylum seekers, irregular migrants and service providers in a variety of locations around the country.This project will be carried out over the coming months and a final evaluation and prpesentation oft he findings will be released for publication by Summer 2011.

Moldova Monitoring Trip June 2011
At the end of June 2010, two members of staff from the IOM Dublin office travelled to Moldova to meet with individuals and families who had previously voluntarily returned home with IOM Ireland assistance and availed of the reintegration grant. The main purpose of the trip was to monitor the reintegration activities of those who had returned and to assess and identify the most profitable and sustainable income-generating occupations. In addition to reintegration monitoring, the trip to Moldova gave staff the opportunity to visit the Chisinau Assistance and Protection Centre (CAPC) for victims of trafficking, which is now run in partnership with IOM Moldova and the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family.The Centre was first established by IOM in 2001 and it continues to be the first point of contact for persons returning home following a trafficking experience abroad. Upon arrival to Moldova, CAPC staff meet returnees at the airport and provide information on the various support programmes available to them. Onward travel is then arranged either home or to the centre if requested. At the centre, tempoary accommodation; psychological counselling; social support; medical assistance; legal support and recreational activities are provided. In addition, reintegration assistance is also provided to those choosing to stay at the centre and a plan is designed on an individual basis, based on the needs of the client. Activities included in the plan may include socio-economic empowerment; professional development; formal or informal education in addition to psychosocial and medical assistance. Clients may then also be referred on to other statutory or non-statutory organisations around the country as part of the National Referral System for victoms of trafficking.The extensive support offered by staff at the CAPC makes this facility an impressive and comprehensive service to those most in need. Further information on the Chisinau Assistance and Protection Centre can be found here: http://www.iom.md/index.php/en/programs/counter-trafficking/assistance-a-protection-programme

IOM WorldWide
IOM Responsible for the Coordination of Emergency Shelter Relief in Pakistan
IOM is leading and coordinating the 40 humanitarian agencies working in Pakistan, along with the government, on emergency shelter provision. This work involves carrying out assessments of the areas in greatest need so as to ensure that aid is delivered to those most urgently requiring emergency relief. This coordinated approach enables agencies working in the region with common goals, to carry out emergency assistance in a more efficient way.An estimated 20 million people have been displaced by the floods in Pakistan in recent weeks, which have already caused approximately 1,500 deaths to date.Of those affected, hundreds of thousands have lost everything and are urgently in need of emergency shelter and other relief items.Initial rapid assessments of the damges caused by the floods so far, have highlighted the worst affected districts and regions for organisations working as part of the humanitarian relief effort. Assessments show that over 890,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed, which far exceeds initial estimates made.IOM's appeal for victims of the floods, aims to reach an additional 500,000 families across the country. Details of the emergency appeal and situational analysis can be found here: http://www.iom.int/jahia/webdav/shared/shared/mainsite/published_docs/IOM-Pakistan-Flood-Appeal-August-2010.pdf

IOM assists the 400,000 victims displaced and directly affected by the inter-ethnic conflict in Kyrgyzstan
Following the displacement of civilians as a result of widespread violence in Kyrgyzstan in recent months, IOM have appealed for international donor support in humanitarian aid to directly assist victims in desperate need.A recent risk assessment of the situation has shown that 75,000 people are still internally displaced and a further 25,000 are directly and seriously affected by the violence.Temporary emergency shelter is urgently needed, in addition to food supplies, emergency psycho-social assistance and emergency logistics to assist those displaced by the conflict.

IOM Launches New Project: 'Best Practices for a Coordinated Approach to Assist Unaccompanied Minors in the EU'
According to recent statistics, the European Union is experiencing an increase in asylum applications from unaccompanied minors, children under-18 years migrating to the EU without a parent or guardian.This project brings together children's rights groups and NGOs, as well as government partners, to assess the most urgent needs of unaccompanied minors in ten European countries. The overall aim of this European Commission funded initiative is toidentify gaps in assistance to unaccompanied minors and to formulate recommendations for effetive service provision for the future.The countries participating in the project are Austria; belgium; Czech Republic; France; Hungary; Italy; the Netherlands; Slovakia; Slovnia and the United Kingdom. The project will conclude at the end of 2011 with an international conference to present the findings of the research. Although Ireland is not directly involved in this initiative, the project is likely to produce useful guidelines that are relevant for the protection of migrant child rights throughout the EU.

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the number of complaints made to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman

2010-09-09T16:37:00.000-07:00

Dear All, Further to my e-mail dated 28 July 2010, please find attached an update (as of 30th June 2010) in relation to the number of complaints made to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission alleging discrimination on the grounds of race and/ or religion. Garda Síochána (Police) Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent police complaints body established by the Garda Síochána Act 2005. It became operational in May 2007. It is responsible for receiving and dealing with complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána (Irish Police). GSOC also has a role in making recommendations about how policing is conducted with a view to preventing further complaints arising in particular areas. Since it became operational, it has received 8, 091 complaints between 9th May 2007 and 30th June 2010. Of these complaints, 126 , amounting to 1.5 % of the caseload, appear to relate to allegations of discriminatory behaviour by gardaí. Of these 126 complaints, 100 complaints relate to discrimination on the grounds of race or religion as follows:No. of complaints alleging discrimination on the grounds of race and/or religion (as of 30th June 2010)
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
Count
39
22
25
14The outcomes of these 100 complaints are:28% were deemed inadmissible;3% resulted in a sanction under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007;55% no breach of Garda Síochána (Discipline)Regulations 2007 or criminal action was disclosed following investigation;14% remain open and under investigation.Complaints against members of the Garda Síochána (Police) can be made to GSOC directly or at any garda station. Contact Details for GSOC are:-Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission 150 Upper Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Tel: 1890 600 800. Further information about GSOC can be found on the following website www.gardaombudsman.ie. Regards, Bernadette Phelan, The Office of the Minister for Integration, Dún Aimhirgin, 43 -49 Mespil Road,Dublin 4. Tel : 01 6473231Fax: 01 6473119

Centre for Creative Practicesa new arts centre in Dublin

2010-09-09T16:36:00.000-07:00

Show Racism the Red Card

2010-09-09T16:34:00.001-07:00

Please email: info@theredcard.ie or contact me on the mobile number above to confirm attendance as soon as possible as spaces are limited

Kind regards,
Garrett Mullan
Invite

Launching our Programme of Activities for 2010-11

- Our Airtricity League Poster Campaign 2010
- Our activity with UEFA Football Against Racism in Europe Week 2010
- Our Creative Competition 2011
- Our Intercultural Summer Camps 2011
- Our new website

Speaking: Mary White TD Minister for Integration and other special guests

Wednesday 22nd September 2010
1:45pm- 3pm
Tallaght Stadium
Dublin 24

ASSA

2010-06-10T11:25:00.001-07:00

ASSA(African Schools Sports Aid) invites you to the official launch(14:00) and the 2010 Soccer World opening ceremony(SOUTH AFRICA VS MEXICO -KICK OFF AT 16:00 Friday, June 11, 2010 Melody Bar, Capel st. Dublin 1. Hosts night of music and entertainment, live band, African Dancers & the best African DJ.Entry will be 5 euro's and drinks on specials 3 drinks for 10 euro's. Proceeds goes towards kitting out children in African Schools.(www.assaireland.org)

PRESS RELEASE World Cup

2010-06-10T11:23:00.000-07:00

World Cup Fever in FingalPackie Bonner & Wim Koevermans Launch The World “Community” Cup 2010Have you ever wanted to lift the world cup?An exciting new competition was launched this week by FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner and High Performance director Wim Koevermans. Supported by Fingal County Council and organised by the FAI/Final Football Development Officers, the competition will result in one winning team from Skerries and Swords lifting a replica World Cup.Speaking about this innovative new competition, Paul Keogh FAI/Fingal County Council Development Officer said “With the World Cup only a couple of weeks away we have come up with a format which will mean we will run our competition alongside that of the International main event. Our tournament headquarters is based at the Ridgeway Barber Shop at Church Street, Skerries and players need to register their interest with HQ.”He continued “The competition is aimed at adults and youths over 16 years of age. This program is supported by the FAI’s Intercultural department and the hope is that it attracts interest from those of all different nationalities”The closing date for applications is Friday 11th June 2010, and games will take place on each Monday from 8pm – 10pm throughout the World Cup schedule at Skerries Community Centre. Teams will play one game per evening, and the Final will take place on the morning of the World Cup Final on the 11th July. Players will be allocated a country in advance and teams will be formed on the basis of player’s ability and experience.Robbie Corr of Sporting Fingal Special Olympics’ team is also helping to organise the event and is very supportive of the event “The World cup brings the nations of the world together to celebrate the game of football and its ability in life to unite, the World Community Cup embraces this idea and asks all in the community to come together and celebrate the greatest sporting event. This tournament is for the whole community to break down barriers, and play for fun and to get your hands on the prize – The World Cup (Actual replica!)” SKERRIES AREA: Further information from Paul Keogh at paul.keogh@fai.ie 086-044 4435 or rocketrob9@yahoo.co.uk, or contact Colin on 01 849 4125 or pop into Ridgeway Barbers - HQ for Tournament SWORDS AREA:The competition is also taking place in Swords and caters for two different age groups there - 13-15 years and 16 years +. For more information please contact FAI/FCC Development officer for Swords Mick Pender on 087-127 3258 or mpender@fai.ie. The Swords World Community Cup Tournament HQ is the Centra Shop in Rivervalley or Millers Café, Main Street Swords.Ends 28/05/10

SARI and UNHCR Ireland

2010-06-10T11:22:00.001-07:00

invite you to the Fair Play Cup to celebrate World Refugee Day on Sunday 20th June Please join us for the Fair Play Cup football tournament to celebrate World Refugee day at the Law Society, Blackhall Place on Sunday 20th June - see invite and map attached If you would like to volunteer to help at the event please contact SARI at info@sari.ie Best wishes
SARI

Press Release

2010-06-10T11:20:00.001-07:00

MINISTERIAL COUNCIL ON INTEGRATION. Minister Mary White T.D., Minister of State for Equality, Integration and Human Rights today announced that she has commenced the process to establish a Ministerial Council on Integration. The Minister explained that expressions of interest from migrants are now being sought for appointment to the Council and the closing date is 7th July. Minister White said " I plan to set up four regional forums so that I can engage directly with migrants and listen to their issues, hopes and challenges. I place great emphasis on the importance of civil society engagement and I want to work closely with our immigrant communities to ensure effective integration." The Minister continued "This Council is open to individual migrants so you don't have to be a member of a NGO or a group to apply. I want to reach out to migrants and hear the experiences and views of people who come from a broad spectrum of cultural and religious backgrounds and countries of origin." Council meetings will be chaired by the Minister and will normally be held two to three times a year in each of the four regions i.e. in Dublin, Rest of Leinster, Munster and Connacht/Ulster. Each regional forum will be composed of 15 to 20 members and members will attend meetings in the region in which they reside. The Minister explained "I believe that by setting up the Council in a regional formation, it will ensure that the experiences of integration at a local level will be reflected and considered." Expressions of interest for appointment to the Ministerial Council are now being sought from persons from the migrant community who are legally resident in Ireland for two or more years, or who have acquired Irish citizenship. Applicants for asylum or subsidiary protection will not be eligible to apply. Intending applicants should forward a Curriculum Vitae (stating country of origin also) and a covering letter outlining their background and the reasons they consider themselves suitable for appointment to the Ministerial Council to the Office of the Minister for Integration. Minister White commented "As the Minister responsible for integration issues, I look forward to working closely with members of our immigrant communities and I would encourage migrants to apply for appointment to the Council. It is an opportunity for individuals to have a voice in relation to their integration experiences and to help shape a better and more cohesive Ireland. I would particularly urge women from the immigrant communities to apply as I would like the Council to have a gender balance." ENDS Background Information for Editors Minister Mary White T.D., Minister of State for Equality, Integration and Human Rights will establish a Ministerial Council on Integration to advise her directly on issues faced by migrants. The Minister will chair meetings of the Council. The Council will meet in regional formation. Each regional forum will be composed of 15 to 20 members who reside in the region. The members will be migrants who will be appointed for a period of five years. In appointing members, the Minister will take account, as far as possible, of factors such as the need to have a balance between countries of origin, places of residence in Ireland and the desirability of having an appropriate gender balance. Council meetings will be convened by the Minister and will normally be held two to three times a year in each region. The four regions will be as follows: · Dublin · Rest of Leinster · Munster and · Connacht/Ulster. Members of the Council will attend meetings in the region in which they reside. Meetings will be held in private. However, a press statement giving details of the matters discussed will be issued after each Council meeting. Travel and subsistence will be paid with regard to attendance at Council meetings in line with the appropriate Civil Service rates. Who can apply to be appointed? Expressions of interest for appointment to the Ministerial Council are now being sought from persons from the migrant community who are legally resident in Ireland for two or more years, or who have acquired Irish citizenship. Applicants for asylum or subsidiary protection will not be eligible to apply. Intending applicants should forward a Curriculum Vitae (stating country of origin also) and a covering letter outlining their background and the reasons they consider themselves suitable for appointment to the Ministerial Council, by post to : The Office of the Minister for Integration Dún Aimhirgin 43-49 Mespil Road Dublin 4 or by email to info@integration.ie to arrive no later than 7th July 2010. Please mark the envelope or email 'Ministerial Council on Integration'. Please note that interviews may be held. Short listing may apply. (See attached file: ad for ministerial council FINAL VERSION.doc) Regards Anne Bevan Office of the Minister of State for Integration 43-49 Mespil Road Dublin 4 01 647 3082 www.integration.ie

We need your voice!

2010-06-02T01:32:00.001-07:00

Campaign for the Right to Change EmployerWorkers in the Employment Permit System deserve the right to change employerPUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONWednesday, 2 June 201012:15 pmOffice of Minister Batt O’Keeffe23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
We need your voice!

Integration News Issue 27 May 2010The Integration Centre -

2010-05-28T02:19:00.000-07:00

Connecting Communities Advancing Integration, is committed to the integration and inclusion of people from immigrant backgrounds in Ireland. The Centre specialises in planning, monitoring and advocacy at local, national and international levels. Regionalized information, advice, advocacy and training services are provided and evidence-based research influences positive change in legislation, policy and practice. The Integration Centre has more than 250 affiliated organisations as part of its network. If you would like to find out more about us or support our work contact: Wale Mogaji, Head of Communications & Integration, The Integration Centre, 1st & 2nd Floors, 18 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland; Tel: +353 16453070; Fax: +353 1677 0061; wale.mogaji@integrationcentre.ie; www.integrationcentre.ie. CONTENTS • Integration Minister Hits the Right Notes• Monitoring Integration in Ireland: A Way Forward?• Meeting Immigrant Needs through Information & Advocacy• Immigrants Readi for Work• New Youth Strategy for Europe• Expert Group Publishes Integration Handbook III• AkiDwA Report: ‘Am only saying it now’ • Events• Jobs• Information & Advocacy ClinicsIntegration Minister Hits the Right NotesThe Integration Centre welcomed the recent statement by Minister of State for Integration, Equality and Human Rights, Mary White, TD in which she commented on the establishment of a taskforce and ministerial council on integration and an integration commission to address the existing and emerging needs of immigrants in Ireland. In his comment, Wale Mogaji, Head of Communications & Integration said, “The Minister’s early leadership sends a positive signal including that she is listening to communities and that real steps will be taken to ensure that integration and inclusion is taken seriously at national and local government levels.” Mr Mogaji also said, “Since the census in 2006 we know that more than 15% of Ireland’s total population and more than 10% in each local authority area now includes individuals and families with children from immigrant backgrounds. Given the complexities and implications of this changing demographic it is more important than ever that a strong and committed inclusion agenda is implemented by government in consultation with all sectors of society and so that integration initiatives already underway can be supported and strengthened in a sustainable way.” Mr Mogaji went onto highlight that the challenges presented for Irish and immigrant families alike due to the recession must also be tackled so that all who live here, including our young people, feel they belong and that their contribution is valued.” Mr Mogaji welcomed the Minister’s statement in relation to the rights and entitlements of asylums seekers in Ireland, including the proposal that asylum seekers are granted the right to work as provided for under the EU’s Qualifications Directive. Monitoring Integration in Ireland: A Way Forward? The Integration Centre has committed to developing and introducing a framework and model for monitoring integration at local and national levels. The model will be based, in the first instance, on the broad agreement reached at EU level via the Stockholm Programme. It will take into account economic, political, social and cultural factors and EU proposed areas for measuring integration including; access to employment and education, active citizenship and social inclusion. A set of core indicators will inform the model and The Centre will seek to collaborate with statutory and non-statutory organisations to develop the model and to capitalise on the differing sets of expertise already resident in Irish institutions and communities. The framework and model will be practical in nature with the aim of providing a deeper understanding of what integration means in the Irish context. It will compliment the policy/legislative analysis provided via the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) published biannually by The British Council and Migration Policy Group in Brussels. Given Ireland’s changing demographic landscape and the mandate that a general election be held by 2012, this initiative is timely and will, no doubt, reveal some interesting results. On a related note, the outcomes from the recent UK general election have produced an exceptional first – the election of two women MPs of Muslim faith to Westminster; Shabana Mahmood, Labour candidate for Birmingham, Ladywood; and Yasmin Qureshi, Labour candidate for Bolton South East, both who won their seats by large majorities. A total of 22 women candidates from Asian backgrounds ran for election this year from the three main parties. Up until now, the only Muslim woman in Westminster had been Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, who served as Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action. The Integration Centre is encouraged by this increased political participation by women with immigrant backgrounds.Meeting Immigrant Needs through Information & AdvocacyThe Citizens Information Board (CIB) is the national agency responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice and advocacy on social services and more recently for the provision of Money Advice and Budgeting Services (MABS). CIB sponsored services can be accessed by logging onto www.citizensinformation.ie, or Locall 1890 777 121 Monday to Friday (9am – 9pm) and via a network of 250 information centres and services across Ireland. The Integration Centre is funded by the CIB to provide information and advocacy services with a specific focus on the needs of people living in Ireland who are from immigrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. As part of its business plan, The Integration Centre has recently been consulting with and presenting to senior staff from community information centres via a series of regional meetings convened by the CIB. This is facilitating a better understand of the ongoing and emerging needs of immigrants and how The Integration Centre can coordinate with services already in place to meet these needs. Kathy O’Connor, South West Regional Officer, The Integration Centre said during her presentation at a meeting in Charleville, Co Cork, “It is important to meet with the staff and volunteers from community information centres across Ireland to jointly share and develop our expertise and understanding of the types and levels of service already provided for people from immigrant backgrounds and to ensure our services continue to be relevant. This is particularly important given our commitment to expanding the information and advocacy service to better address the needs of people living outside Dublin and Galway.” The Integration Centre plans to roll-out its new service model later this year. Immigrants Readi for WorkThe Central Statistics Office (CSO) Seasonally Adjusted Standardised Unemployment Rate from January to April 2010 was published at 13.4%. The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed (INOU) also published figures which indicated there were 433,000 people on the Live Register of Unemployed as at March 2010. In acknowledging the centrality of employment, The Integration Centre, has proactively led the READI project in Ireland. The project includes partners across the EU and aims to assist job-seeking immigrants in six countries. As part of its contribution, The Centre held workshops in Kilkenny, Limerick, Ennis and Clondalkin and future workshops are planned for Tralee and Balbriggan. Participants have the chance to examine critical success areas including CV presentation; interview preparation and skills criteria. Workshops are interactive and participants from the National Adult Refugee Programme as coordinated by the VEC attended the Ennis event. Peter Szlovak, Employment Officer with The Integration Centre, said “The success of this project hinges very much on collaboration. We are fortunate to have trainers of such high calibre (Dil Wickremasinghe and Stuart Duffin) who are committed to helping immigrants by passing on their knowledge and experience. By the same token, the support of our regional staff and local organisations, such as Doras Luimni in Limerick, The Integration and Support Unit in Waterford, Adult and Community Education Centre in Ennis - is essential in reaching our target groups. Most importantly, the workshops assist people who may otherwise feel alone in their struggle to find work.”New Youth Strategy for EuropePeter Szlovak, Employment Officer with The Integration Centre attended a two-day seminar organised by the National Youth Council entitled ‘Engaging with Youth and the World: from Policy to Practice’. Youth organisations, youth cafes and scout organisations were also represented at the event which provided a strategic opportunity to explore the new European Strategy for Youth and to focus on objectives relating to ‘Youth and the World’. The seminar provided an opportunity to examine the various ways that young people work and how developmental education can address global issues. “The learning from this event will inform the work of The Integration Centre including that relevant to integration planning and monitoring”, Mr Szlovak said. Expert Group Publishes Handbook on Integration III The Brussels based think-tank Migration Policy Group (MPG) published the third edition of the Handbook on Integration for policy-makers and practitioners last month. Published on behalf of the European Commission, the handbook addresses key policy and practice areas as they relate to the Common Basic Principles on Integration adopted by EU Member States in 2004. The handbook identifies 'good practice' from across Europe in each of its six focus areas; European exchange of information and good practice; Mass media and integration; Awareness-raising and migrant empowerment; Dialogue platforms; Acquisition of nationality and the practice of active citizenship; Immigrant Youth, Education, and the Labour Market. The document is a thorough and user friendly guide for policy-makers and practitioners alike, and supports development of an EU framework for integration. AkiDwA Report: ‘Am only saying it now’ AkiDwA, Swahili for sisterhood, is an authoritative, minority-led network of African and immigrant women living in Ireland. AkiDwA was established in August 2001 by a group of African women to address the needs of an expanding population of African and immigrant women living in this country. The organisation promotes an equal society, free of racism, discrimination and stereotyping. AkiDwA aims to strengthen immigrant women’s voices by applying a gender perspective to policy and practice and by promoting equality. AkiDwA’s recently launched report ‘Am only saying it now’ considers the circumstances facing women seeking asylum and living in direct provision accommodation centres in Ireland. The report notes that in December 2009 there were 6,482 people in direct provision and that approximately half were women. The majority had lived in direct provision for over two years, and were not entitled to work because Ireland opted out as a signatory to the EU’s Qualifications Directive. They received an income of €19.10 per week as part of the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) scheme and €9.60 per week for each child. These figures are based on a theoretical calculation that a direct provision resident is receiving the full rate SWA by taking into account the State’s provision of accommodation, board and meals. In noting the vulnerability of this group, the report’s key recommendations include that:gender guidelines be developed and implemented a mandatory code of conduct, comprehensive training programme and Garda vetting be introduced for personnel working in direct provision a confidential complaints and redress mechanism be put in place a commission of inquiry take place to assess the mental, emotional and physical impacts of long term residence for women seeking asylum, protection or leave to remain in IrelandAkiDwA is led by its Board and Director, Salome Mbugua. EventsAfri will host a famine walk on Saturday, 22 May 2010 in Doolough, Co. Mayo. This is a 10k event, all are welcome to join in and show solidarity. A number of events are to take place around Africa Day 25 May. Amongst which is 23 May Limerick City Hall, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick. For information: www.africaday.irishaid.org/home.aspx or email: africaday@dhr.ie or call: 01 4885808.The Africa Centre will host its Annual Lecture on 25 May, 12-3pm in Trinity College Dublin. The theme of this year’s lecture is Sports as a Catalyst for Development in Africa. For information visit www.africacentre.ie, email: education@africacentre.ie or call: 018656951.The Trinity Immigration Initiative will host a Public Lecture by Professor Claire Wallace, Director of Research, College of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, entitled ‘Migration on Europe’s Eastern Borderlands’ on Tuesday, 25 May, 2010, from 18.30 – 20.30 in The Robert Emmet Lecture Theatre, Arts Building Trinity College Dublin. For information: Leslie McCartney, leslie.mccartney@tcd.ie www.tcd.ie/immigration, or call: 01 896 3227.The Wheel has organized a national conference entitled ‘Building a Better Ireland’, to take place 27 May, 9 am – 4 pm, Croke Park Conference Centre. It will provide opportunities to engage with local and international speakers who will share their expertise on the challenges currently facing community, voluntary and charitable organisations. Further information call: 01 4548727, email: info@wheel.ie, www.wheel.ie.Dtalk in collaboration with the Africa Centre will host a new and exciting course called Exploring Africa on 27-29 May 2010 at Kimmage Development Studies Centre. For information contact Catherine Behan, 01 4064300, Direct Line: 01 4064307, dtalk@kimmagedsc.ie, www.dtalk.ie.Cork City Partnership Ltd. is offering a Diploma in Non-Formal Guidance. The course will be run over a two-year academic period at UCC - commencing Sep/Oct 2010 and finishing in May 2012. For information contact Jacqueline@corkcitypartnershipltd.ie (021) 430 2310 or email: idaly@partnershipcork.ie or visit: www.corkcitypartnership.ie Deadline: 28th May 2010.The 4th DICE (Development and Intercultural Education Project) Annual Conference 2010 will take place in Limerick on the 17th and 18th of June 2010. Each year the conference aims to bring together academics, practitioners, student teachers, NGOs and all others in the education sector, to engage in dialogue and reflect on practice relevant to Development and Intercultural Education. To reserve a place, please complete the registration form available on the website: www.diceproject.org or email: jfingleton@cice.ie. Deadline: 31st May 2010.Trinity Immigration Initiative will host an International Conference entitled ‘New Migrations, New Challenges’ on the 30th June - 3rd July, 2010. For information contact Dr Ronit Lentin, Department of Sociology, Trinity College Dublin, call: +353 1-8962702, email: rlentin@tcd.ie, www.ethnicracialstudies.net http://people.tcd.ie/rlentin.JobsClones Regeneration Partnership Ltd is looking for a Project Coordinator. For information contact Ms Josephine Treanor, Clones Regeneration Partnership Ltd, County Monaghan Library Headquarters, 98 Avenue, Clones, County Monaghan, call: 087 1781979/047 74710, email: josephinetreanor21@yahoo.com Deadline: 5.00pm on Wednesday 19th May 2010.Cork City Partnership is looking for a Community Development Worker. For information contact 0214302310 or email: info@partnershipcork.ie Deadline: Wednesday, 19th May 2010 at 4.45pm. Monaghan County Childcare Committee is looking for a Peace Project Worker. For information contact 047 72896 or call to the MCCC office to receive your recruitment pack. Deadline: 20th May 2010 at 5.00pm.St Fergal's Family Resource Centre is looking for a Project Manager. For information contact managerfrc@gmail.com. Deadline: Friday 21st May 2010 at 5pm.Newbridge Family Resource Centre is looking for a Full Time Community & Family Outreach Worker. For information contact: 045-438173. Deadline: Friday 21st of May 5pm.Threshold is looking for a Tenancy Sustainment Worker. For information visit www.threshold.ie Letters of application and CV’s should be sent to Threshold Recruitment, Office of the Director, Threshold, 21 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 or recruitment@threshold.ie Deadline: 21st May 2010.Threshold Access Housing Unit is looking for a Project Worker. For information contact Louisa Santoro at 01 6786094 or by email to louisa@threshold.ie Deadline: 28th May. Time4Us is looking for Relief Project Workers. For information contact Darren at 091-860018, info@time4us.ie. Deadline: Friday 21st May 2010.An Taisce is looking for a Book-keeper – Part time. For information contact Carol O’Connor, Office Manager by email only: admin@antaisce.org. Deadline: Monday 24th May, 2010Kings Island Community Creche is looking for a Childcare Worker (Part Time). For information: The Manager, Kings Island Creche, Verdant Crescent, Kings Island, Limerick. Deadline: 4pm, Monday the 24th of May 2010.Novas Initiatives is looking for a Project Worker. For information contact Tracey Ryan in the Limerick office at 061 468033 or email: tracey.ryan@novas.ie. Deadline: midday - Monday 24th May.
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine & Israel is looking for Human Rights Observers. Further information visit: www.quaker.org.uk/applyeappi. Deadline: 17th June 2010.Information & Advocacy ClinicsThe Integration Centre provides information and advocacy services on an outreach ‘clinic’ basis in Dublin and Galway. The following are the times and locations of clinics:Tuesdays in Dublin 10.00 -12.30, 1 Green Street, off North King St. D7 Wednesdays in Dublin 10.00 - 12.30, Blanchardstown Citizen’s Information Centre, Westend House, Snugborough Road Extension, Blanchardstown, D15 Wednesday in Dublin 1.30 - 15.45, Tallaght Citizen’s Information Centre, 512 Main Street, Tallaght, Co Dublin Thursdays in Dublin 10.00 - 12.30, Rathmines Information Centre, 11 Wynnefield road D6 Thursdays in Dublin 14.00-16.30, Meath Street Citizen’s Information Centre, 2 Gray Street, Off Meath Street, D8Clinics are provided in Galway as follows:Mondays in Galway 14.00 - 16.30, Citizen’s Information Centre Augustine Street Tuesdays in Galway 14.00 -16.30, Citizen’s Information Centre Augustine Street Thursdays in Galway 10.30 - 13.00, Citizen’s Information Centre Augustine StreetTelephone information services are available from 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday on landline: 01 645 3070. Citizens Information Board services are available by logging onto www.citizensinformation.ie, by Locall 1890 777 121 Monday to Friday (9am – 9pm), and via a network of 250 information centres and services across Ireland.

FUNDERSThe Integration Centre continues to be grateful for the support and assistance of the Citizens Information Board (CIB), Atlantic Philanthropies (Ireland) Ltd, the One Foundation, The Wheel and the Community Foundation of Ireland. If you no longer wish to receive this ebulletin, contact: Wale Mogaji, Head of Communications and Integration. The Integration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland, Trading as The Integration Centre, is a company Limited by guarantee not having a share capital; Company registration No. 473318; Charitable Status No: CHY 18944; Directors: Pat Montague (Chairperson), Yaw Dankwa, Liz Joyce, Jerry Moriarty, Logan Raju, Paul Rowe and Prashant Shukla; Chief Executive Officer & Secretary —Josephine Ahern. This e-bulletin and any attachments are confidential and may be legally privileged. The information contained within is intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee(s). If you are not an intended recipient of this email, you may not use, disclose, copy, distribute, print or retain this message or any part of it. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately and delete all copies of this email from your computer system(s). P In the interests of the environment please do not print this e-bulletin unless it is necessary.

DUBLIN CITY VOLUNTEER WEEK 31st May 2010

2010-05-28T02:10:00.001-07:00

AGENDA FOR LAUNCH OF
DUBLIN CITY VOLUNTEER WEEK 2010
31st May 2010
Oak Room, Mansion House, Dublin 2

10.30 am: registration

11.00 am: Foreword by Lord Mayor, Cllr Emer Costello, patron of Dublin City Volunteer Week 2010

11.10 am: Testimony by Peter McVerry, Peter McVerry Trust

11.25 am: Presentation of Award for the Volunteers in Dublin Drawing competition

11.30 am: Closing word by Seàn Love, Fighting Words

11.45 am: Entertainment piece by Forever Young

12.00 pm: refreshments

Chenmeng ZhangVolunteer Centre InternDublin City North Volunteer Centre, Volunteering Ireland, Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7t (+353 1)872 2622

Integration News

2010-05-22T10:49:00.001-07:00

Issue 27 May 2010

The Integration Centre - Connecting Communities Advancing Integration, is committed to the integration and inclusion of people from immigrant backgrounds in Ireland. The Centre specialises in planning, monitoring and advocacy at local, national and international levels. Regionalized information, advice, advocacy and training services are provided and evidence-based research influences positive change in legislation, policy and practice. The Integration Centre has more than 250 affiliated organisations as part of its network. If you would like to find out more about us or support our work contact: Wale Mogaji, Head of Communications & Integration, The Integration Centre, 1st & 2nd Floors, 18 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland; Tel: +353 16453070; Fax: +353 1677 0061; wale.mogaji@integrationcentre.ie; www.integrationcentre.ie. CONTENTS • Integration Minister Hits the Right Notes• Monitoring Integration in Ireland: A Way Forward?• Meeting Immigrant Needs through Information & Advocacy• Immigrants Readi for Work• New Youth Strategy for Europe• Expert Group Publishes Integration Handbook III• AkiDwA Report: ‘Am only saying it now’ • Events• Jobs• Information & Advocacy ClinicsIntegration Minister Hits the Right NotesThe Integration Centre welcomed the recent statement by Minister of State for Integration, Equality and Human Rights, Mary White, TD in which she commented on the establishment of a taskforce and ministerial council on integration and an integration commission to address the existing and emerging needs of immigrants in Ireland. In his comment, Wale Mogaji, Head of Communications & Integration said, “The Minister’s early leadership sends a positive signal including that she is listening to communities and that real steps will be taken to ensure that integration and inclusion is taken seriously at national and local government levels.” Mr Mogaji also said, “Since the census in 2006 we know that more than 15% of Ireland’s total population and more than 10% in each local authority area now includes individuals and families with children from immigrant backgrounds. Given the complexities and implications of this changing demographic it is more important than ever that a strong and committed inclusion agenda is implemented by government in consultation with all sectors of society and so that integration initiatives already underway can be supported and strengthened in a sustainable way.” Mr Mogaji went onto highlight that the challenges presented for Irish and immigrant families alike due to the recession must also be tackled so that all who live here, including our young people, feel they belong and that their contribution is valued.” Mr Mogaji welcomed the Minister’s statement in relation to the rights and entitlements of asylums seekers in Ireland, including the proposal that asylum seekers are granted the right to work as provided for under the EU’s Qualifications Directive. Monitoring Integration in Ireland: A Way Forward? The Integration Centre has committed to developing and introducing a framework and model for monitoring integration at local and national levels. The model will be based, in the first instance, on the broad agreement reached at EU level via the Stockholm Programme. It will take into account economic, political, social and cultural factors and EU proposed areas for measuring integration including; access to employment and education, active citizenship and social inclusion. A set of core indicators will inform the model and The Centre will seek to collaborate with statutory and non-statutory organisations to develop the model and to capitalise on the differing sets of expertise already resident in Irish institutions and communities. The framework and model will be practical in nature with the aim of providing a deeper understanding of what integration means in the Irish context. It will compliment the policy/legislative analysis provided via the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) published biannually by The British Council and Migration Policy Group in Brussels. Given Ireland’s changing demographic landscape and the mandate that a general election be held by 2012, this initiative is timely and will, no doubt, reveal some interesting results. On a related note, the outcomes from the recent UK general election have produced an exceptional first – the election of two women MPs of Muslim faith to Westminster; Shabana Mahmood, Labour candidate for Birmingham, Ladywood; and Yasmin Qureshi, Labour candidate for Bolton South East, both who won their seats by large majorities. A total of 22 women candidates from Asian backgrounds ran for election this year from the three main parties. Up until now, the only Muslim woman in Westminster had been Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, who served as Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action. The Integration Centre is encouraged by this increased political participation by women with immigrant backgrounds.Meeting Immigrant Needs through Information & AdvocacyThe Citizens Information Board (CIB) is the national agency responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice and advocacy on social services and more recently for the provision of Money Advice and Budgeting Services (MABS). CIB sponsored services can be accessed by logging onto www.citizensinformation.ie, or Locall 1890 777 121 Monday to Friday (9am – 9pm) and via a network of 250 information centres and services across Ireland. The Integration Centre is funded by the CIB to provide information and advocacy services with a specific focus on the needs of people living in Ireland who are from immigrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. As part of its business plan, The Integration Centre has recently been consulting with and presenting to senior staff from community information centres via a series of regional meetings convened by the CIB. This is facilitating a better understand of the ongoing and emerging needs of immigrants and how The Integration Centre can coordinate with services already in place to meet these needs. Kathy O’Connor, South West Regional Officer, The Integration Centre said during her presentation at a meeting in Charleville, Co Cork, “It is important to meet with the staff and volunteers from community information centres across Ireland to jointly share and develop our expertise and understanding of the types and levels of service already provided for people from immigrant backgrounds and to ensure our services continue to be relevant. This is particularly important given our commitment to expanding the information and advocacy service to better address the needs of people living outside Dublin and Galway.” The Integration Centre plans to roll-out its new service model later this year. Immigrants Readi for WorkThe Central Statistics Office (CSO) Seasonally Adjusted Standardised Unemployment Rate from January to April 2010 was published at 13.4%. The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed (INOU) also published figures which indicated there were 433,000 people on the Live Register of Unemployed as at March 2010. In acknowledging the centrality of employment, The Integration Centre, has proactively led the READI project in Ireland. The project includes partners across the EU and aims to assist job-seeking immigrants in six countries. As part of its contribution, The Centre held workshops in Kilkenny, Limerick, Ennis and Clondalkin and future workshops are planned for Tralee and Balbriggan. Participants have the chance to examine critical success areas including CV presentation; interview preparation and skills criteria. Workshops are interactive and participants from the National Adult Refugee Programme as coordinated by the VEC attended the Ennis event. Peter Szlovak, Employment Officer with The Integration Centre, said “The success of this project hinges very much on collaboration. We are fortunate to have trainers of such high calibre (Dil Wickremasinghe and Stuart Duffin) who are committed to helping immigrants by passing on their knowledge and experience. By the same token, the support of our regional staff and local organisations, such as Doras Luimni in Limerick, The Integration and Support Unit in Waterford, Adult and Community Education Centre in Ennis - is essential in reaching our target groups. Most importantly, the workshops assist people who may otherwise feel alone in their struggle to find work.”New Youth Strategy for EuropePeter Szlovak, Employment Officer with The Integration Centre attended a two-day seminar organised by the National Youth Council entitled ‘Engaging with Youth and the World: from Policy to Practice’. Youth organisations, youth cafes and scout organisations were also represented at the event which provided a strategic opportunity to explore the new European Strategy for Youth and to focus on objectives relating to ‘Youth and the World’. The seminar provided an opportunity to examine the various ways that young people work and how developmental education can address global issues. “The learning from this event will inform the work of The Integration Centre including that relevant to integration planning and monitoring”, Mr Szlovak said. Expert Group Publishes Handbook on Integration III The Brussels based think-tank Migration Policy Group (MPG) published the third edition of the Handbook on Integration for policy-makers and practitioners last month. Published on behalf of the European Commission, the handbook addresses key policy and practice areas as they relate to the Common Basic Principles on Integration adopted by EU Member States in 2004. The handbook identifies 'good practice' from across Europe in each of its six focus areas; European exchange of information and good practice; Mass media and integration; Awareness-raising and migrant empowerment; Dialogue platforms; Acquisition of nationality and the practice of active citizenship; Immigrant Youth, Education, and the Labour Market. The document is a thorough and user friendly guide for policy-makers and practitioners alike, and supports development of an EU framework for integration. AkiDwA Report: ‘Am only saying it now’ AkiDwA, Swahili for sisterhood, is an authoritative, minority-led network of African and immigrant women living in Ireland. AkiDwA was established in August 2001 by a group of African women to address the needs of an expanding population of African and immigrant women living in this country. The organisation promotes an equal society, free of racism, discrimination and stereotyping. AkiDwA aims to strengthen immigrant women’s voices by applying a gender perspective to policy and practice and by promoting equality. AkiDwA’s recently launched report ‘Am only saying it now’ considers the circumstances facing women seeking asylum and living in direct provision accommodation centres in Ireland. The report notes that in December 2009 there were 6,482 people in direct provision and that approximately half were women. The majority had lived in direct provision for over two years, and were not entitled to work because Ireland opted out as a signatory to the EU’s Qualifications Directive. They received an income of €19.10 per week as part of the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) scheme and €9.60 per week for each child. These figures are based on a theoretical calculation that a direct provision resident is receiving the full rate SWA by taking into account the State’s provision of accommodation, board and meals. In noting the vulnerability of this group, the report’s key recommendations include that:gender guidelines be developed and implemented a mandatory code of conduct, comprehensive training programme and Garda vetting be introduced for personnel working in direct provision a confidential complaints and redress mechanism be put in place a commission of inquiry take place to assess the mental, emotional and physical impacts of long term residence for women seeking asylum, protection or leave to remain in IrelandAkiDwA is led by its Board and Director, Salome Mbugua. EventsAfri will host a famine walk on Saturday, 22 May 2010 in Doolough, Co. Mayo. This is a 10k event, all are welcome to join in and show solidarity. A number of events are to take place around Africa Day 25 May. Amongst which is 23 May Limerick City Hall, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick. For information: www.africaday.irishaid.org/home.aspx or email: africaday@dhr.ie or call: 01 4885808.The Africa Centre will host its Annual Lecture on 25 May, 12-3pm in Trinity College Dublin. The theme of this year’s lecture is Sports as a Catalyst for Development in Africa. For information visit www.africacentre.ie, email: education@africacentre.ie or call: 018656951.The Trinity Immigration Initiative will host a Public Lecture by Professor Claire Wallace, Director of Research, College of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, entitled ‘Migration on Europe’s Eastern Borderlands’ on Tuesday, 25 May, 2010, from 18.30 – 20.30 in The Robert Emmet Lecture Theatre, Arts Building Trinity College Dublin. For information: Leslie McCartney, leslie.mccartney@tcd.ie www.tcd.ie/immigration, or call: 01 896 3227.The Wheel has organized a national conference entitled ‘Building a Better Ireland’, to take place 27 May, 9 am – 4 pm, Croke Park Conference Centre. It will provide opportunities to engage with local and international speakers who will share their expertise on the challenges currently facing community, voluntary and charitable organisations. Further information call: 01 4548727, email: info@wheel.ie, www.wheel.ie.Dtalk in collaboration with the Africa Centre will host a new and exciting course called Exploring Africa on 27-29 May 2010 at Kimmage Development Studies Centre. For information contact Catherine Behan, 01 4064300, Direct Line: 01 4064307, dtalk@kimmagedsc.ie, www.dtalk.ie.Cork City Partnership Ltd. is offering a Diploma in Non-Formal Guidance. The course will be run over a two-year academic period at UCC - commencing Sep/Oct 2010 and finishing in May 2012. For information contact Jacqueline@corkcitypartnershipltd.ie (021) 430 2310 or email: idaly@partnershipcork.ie or visit: www.corkcitypartnership.ie Deadline: 28th May 2010.The 4th DICE (Development and Intercultural Education Project) Annual Conference 2010 will take place in Limerick on the 17th and 18th of June 2010. Each year the conference aims to bring together academics, practitioners, student teachers, NGOs and all others in the education sector, to engage in dialogue and reflect on practice relevant to Development and Intercultural Education. To reserve a place, please complete the registration form available on the website: www.diceproject.org or email: jfingleton@cice.ie. Deadline: 31st May 2010.Trinity Immigration Initiative will host an International Conference entitled ‘New Migrations, New Challenges’ on the 30th June - 3rd July, 2010. For information contact Dr Ronit Lentin, Department of Sociology, Trinity College Dublin, call: +353 1-8962702, email: rlentin@tcd.ie, www.ethnicracialstudies.net http://people.tcd.ie/rlentin.JobsClones Regeneration Partnership Ltd is looking for a Project Coordinator. For information contact Ms Josephine Treanor, Clones Regeneration Partnership Ltd, County Monaghan Library Headquarters, 98 Avenue, Clones, County Monaghan, call: 087 1781979/047 74710, email: josephinetreanor21@yahoo.com Deadline: 5.00pm on Wednesday 19th May 2010.Cork City Partnership is looking for a Community Development Worker. For information contact 0214302310 or email: info@partnershipcork.ie Deadline: Wednesday, 19th May 2010 at 4.45pm. Monaghan County Childcare Committee is looking for a Peace Project Worker. For information contact 047 72896 or call to the MCCC office to receive your recruitment pack. Deadline: 20th May 2010 at 5.00pm.St Fergal's Family Resource Centre is looking for a Project Manager. For information contact managerfrc@gmail.com. Deadline: Friday 21st May 2010 at 5pm.Newbridge Family Resource Centre is looking for a Full Time Community & Family Outreach Worker. For information contact: 045-438173. Deadline: Friday 21st of May 5pm.Threshold is looking for a Tenancy Sustainment Worker. For information visit www.threshold.ie Letters of application and CV’s should be sent to Threshold Recruitment, Office of the Director, Threshold, 21 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 or recruitment@threshold.ie Deadline: 21st May 2010.Threshold Access Housing Unit is looking for a Project Worker. For information contact Louisa Santoro at 01 6786094 or by email to louisa@threshold.ie Deadline: 28th May. Time4Us is looking for Relief Project Workers. For information contact Darren at 091-860018, info@time4us.ie. Deadline: Friday 21st May 2010.An Taisce is looking for a Book-keeper – Part time. For information contact Carol O’Connor, Office Manager by email only: admin@antaisce.org. Deadline: Monday 24th May, 2010Kings Island Community Creche is looking for a Childcare Worker (Part Time). For information: The Manager, Kings Island Creche, Verdant Crescent, Kings Island, Limerick. Deadline: 4pm, Monday the 24th of May 2010.Novas Initiatives is looking for a Project Worker. For information contact Tracey Ryan in the Limerick office at 061 468033 or email: tracey.ryan@novas.ie. Deadline: midday - Monday 24th May.
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine & Israel is looking for Human Rights Observers. Further information visit: www.quaker.org.uk/applyeappi. Deadline: 17th June 2010.Information & Advocacy ClinicsThe Integration Centre provides information and advocacy services on an outreach ‘clinic’ basis in Dublin and Galway. The following are the times and locations of clinics:Tuesdays in Dublin 10.00 -12.30, 1 Green Street, off North King St. D7 Wednesdays in Dublin 10.00 - 12.30, Blanchardstown Citizen’s Information Centre, Westend House, Snugborough Road Extension, Blanchardstown, D15 Wednesday in Dublin 1.30 - 15.45, Tallaght Citizen’s Information Centre, 512 Main Street, Tallaght, Co Dublin Thursdays in Dublin 10.00 - 12.30, Rathmines Information Centre, 11 Wynnefield road D6 Thursdays in Dublin 14.00-16.30, Meath Street Citizen’s Information Centre, 2 Gray Street, Off Meath Street, D8Clinics are provided in Galway as follows:Mondays in Galway 14.00 - 16.30, Citizen’s Information Centre Augustine Street Tuesdays in Galway 14.00 -16.30, Citizen’s Information Centre Augustine Street Thursdays in Galway 10.30 - 13.00, Citizen’s Information Centre Augustine StreetTelephone information services are available from 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday on landline: 01 645 3070. Citizens Information Board services are available by logging onto www.citizensinformation.ie, by Locall 1890 777 121 Monday to Friday (9am – 9pm), and via a network of 250 information centres and services across Ireland.

FUNDERSThe Integration Centre continues to be grateful for the support and assistance of the Citizens Information Board (CIB), Atlantic Philanthropies (Ireland) Ltd, the One Foundation, The Wheel and the Community Foundation of Ireland. If you no longer wish to receive this ebulletin, contact: Wale Mogaji, Head of Communications and Integration. The Integration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland, Trading as The Integration Centre, is a company Limited by guarantee not having a share capital; Company registration No. 473318; Charitable Status No: CHY 18944; Directors: Pat Montague (Chairperson), Yaw Dankwa, Liz Joyce, Jerry Moriarty, Logan Raju, Paul Rowe and Prashant Shukla; Chief Executive Officer & Secretary —Josephine Ahern. This e-bulletin and any attachments are confidential and may be legally privileged. The information contained within is intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee(s). If you are not an intended recipient of this email, you may not use, disclose, copy, distribute, print or retain this message or any part of it. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately and delete all copies of this email from your computer system(s). P In the interests of the environment please do not print this e-bulletin unless it is necessary.

The call for expression

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The call for expression is now open to all groups, forums, schools or individuals who Would like to contribute an expression of the value of ‘Compassion’ at the Faith Space during theFestival of World Cultures 23rd-25th July in Dun Laoghaire. The details are attached and for sharing along. As part of the activities the ‘Charter of Compassion’ www.charterforcompassion.org will be affirmed and all are invited to take it up and out to the awareness of others. The Charter is an initiative to support and nurture communities of respect, peace, unity and acceptance among all people and for all of humanity to respond to. I am available to come and meet with gatherings or speak with people about the Charter and How groups can bring their own work, efforts or activities of Compassionate intention to shareWith others at the dlr Festival of World Cultures Faith Space. Kind RegardsDee O’Donnell on behalf of the dlr Festival of World Cultures

compiling feedback on Irish Aid’s Africa Day Dublin event

2010-05-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

We are currently compiling feedback on Irish Aid’s Africa Day Dublin event, which – as you know – took place in the Iveagh Gardens on Sunday. If you could spare two minutes of your time, we would really appreciate it if you could complete our online survey: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFlFeUx3Sl9jdlo5R1JBQXA4TGhtU1E6MQ. The more feedback we get, the more it helps to improve the event each year! If it’s easier for you, feel free to email your comments to this address. We really appreciate your help with this. Kind Regards, The Africa Day Team

Irish Aid’s Africa Day Dublin

2010-05-22T02:10:00.000-07:00

Hi all, Just a short note to say thank you so much for your participation in – and contribution to – Irish Aid’s Africa Day Dublin event in the Iveagh Gardens yesterday. We really hope you enjoyed the day. We have been receiving very positive feedback from those who attended. It seems that everybody enjoyed themselves and learned something new about Irish Aid’s work and about African culture. Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the day. There was a great mix of activities on offer, thanks to your participation in the event. If you have any feedback on your participation, please do let us know. We look forward to working with you again in the future. In the meantime, if DHR Communications can be of assistance to you at any stage, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, The Africa Day Team at DHR Communications DHR Communications101 James’s Street, The Digital Hub, Dublin 8Tel: 01-4885808, Email: info@dhr.ieWebsite: www.dhr.ie

Immigrant’ Perspective on Integration

2010-05-22T02:05:00.000-07:00

‘Building a Strong and Vibrant Society’ AkiDwA with support from Trinity Immigration Initiative will be holding an Integration forum Immigrant Perspective on Integration.This discussion will take place on:Date: 19th May 2010 Time: 11.30 a.m. - 1.30 pm Venue: Seminar lllS, Trinity College Dublin, 6th Floor Arts Building. The objective of the meeting is to review past Irish policy towards integration, to share experiences and to highlight individuals’ and organisation contributions to positive integration in Ireland. The forum seeks to start a dialogue on strategies and actions for integration policies in the future. “Human diversity makes tolerance more than a virtue; it makes it a requirement for survival” Please RSVP to info@akidwa.ie or call Lucy on 018148582 by 17th May 2010

Intercultural residential summer camp

2010-05-13T14:21:00.000-07:00

www.theredcard.ie/camp Press release A unique Intercultural residential summer camp is to take place at Áras Ghleann Cholm Cille , Co Donegal this July.
Places are filling up and parents are advised to book early so as to avoid disappointment.

You can talk to our volunteers more about the activities which will be taking place. Activities range from currach building to learning Indian and Russian dancing as well as sports activities.
'Show Racism the Red Card with its volunteers from within and outside Ireland are hosting a unique Intercultural Summer Camp in Glencolmcille, Co Donegal for 5days and 5nights from 5-10th July. The camp is an Intercultural Learning and Fun experience for boys and girls from 12yrs to 15yrs of age from Ireland north and south for young people Irish and non-Irish. The cost is €175 and includes return transport. The cost of each place has been kept low due to the commitment of our volunteers' Young people will have the opportunity to learn languages, games, songs, dances and many aspects of different cultures. The purpose of the camp is to bring young people from different backgrounds from Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland who are Irish and non-Irish together to promote intercultural learning and integration as well as a memorable fun experience. Co-ordinator for Show Racism the Red Card Garrett Mullan said: 'We hope it is a great success. We have recruited some wonderful volunteers and the location is magestic to say the least. By the end of the week, young people will have learned Irish, Indian and Russian dancing. They will have built a currach boat and sailed it and they will use the internet to talk to young people in similar camps in other countries and much more.

We chose Aras Ghleann Cholm Cille because it is a unique facility offering accommodation, sports and adventure. The idea for the camp came from learning through experience participating in an Intercultural Camp in Cheboksary in Russia last year. For them the intercultural experience was from the games and activities delivered by foreign volunteers. However we have volunteers from Russia, Latvia, Germany, Algeria and Ireland, who all live in Ireland. We even have two volunteers planning to travel from Cheboksary, Russia for our camp. That is the diversity of volunteers, not to mention the diversity among the children.

Donegal is favourable territory to be promoting the intercultural message of Show Racism the Red Card. The activities of the Local Sports Partnership, Finn Harps FC have been well received around the county. Also from Raphoe, St Eunans National School Raphoe beat off competition from 61 other schools and youth services to win the Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition Parents are asked to book early so as not to be disappointed. We have up to 15 volunteers participating and we still have a number volunteers we would like to recruit.
Booking for the camp is by post or online.www.theredcard.ie/camp Below is an outline of a typical day at the camp. More information contact details below-Garrett Mullan 086 3927650
Typical day at the camp 8am Get up 8:30am Morning Exercise activities 9am Breakfast 10am Assembly and then Language Learning; for example French, Irish and Russian 11:30 break 12:00 Sports; volleyball, basketball, football, rounders etc 1pm lunch 2pm Break 3pm Beach activities/ Hill Walking 6pm Dinner 7pm Country/ Culture presentation 8pm Learn songs/ dance/ music of other countries 9:30pm Assembly meeting 10pm Bed

Combat Poverty and Social ExclusionRegional

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2010 EU Year to Combat Poverty and Social ExclusionRegional Seminars Monica Anne Brennan, Network CoordinatorThe Integration Centre 1st & 2nd Floors, 18 Dame Street, Dublin 2; Tel: +353 16453070; Mobile: + 353 (0)879610897 Fax: +353 16770061; Direct Line: +353 1 6453070monicaanne.brennan@integrationcentre.ie; www.integrationcentre.ie (www.ris.ie/www.integratingireland.ie) The Integration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland, trading as The Integration Centre, is a company Limited by guarantee not having a share capital; Company Registration No. 473318; Charitable Status No: CHY 18944; Directors: Pat Montague (Chairperson), Yaw Dankwa, Liz Joyce, Jerry Moriarty, Logan Raju, Paul Rowe and Prashant Shukla; Chief Executive Officer & Secretary —Josephine Ahern. This email and any attachments are confidential and may be legally privileged. The information contained within is intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee(s). If you are not an intended recipient of this email, you may not use, disclose, copy, distribute, print or retain this message or any part of it. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately and delete all copies of this email from your computer system(s).

Andrae Crouch is coming to Dublin on Sunday May 9th

2010-05-02T04:47:00.000-07:00

Andrae Crouch is coming to Dublin on Sunday May 9th at 6pm at the National Basketball Arena. Please forward and use where you can.
Crouch has worked as a producer and arranger with Michael Jackson, Madonna (Like A Prayer), Quincy Jones, Mika (We Are Golden), Diana Ross, Elton John, Rick Astley (Cry For Help) and Prefab Sprout.
His film credits include Once Upon A Forest, The Color Purple, The Lion King, and Free Willy. Also of mention is his collaborations with Quincy Jones, specifically the rendition of ‘Maybe God’s Trying to Tell You Something,’ from The Color Purple (featuring Tata Vega on lead) as well as apppearing on Jones’ Back on the Block album.
wrote Michael Jackson's hit 'Will You Be There'
Crouch was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame in 1998. Hollywoods star for Andrae Crouch:http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-95261678.html Andrae has 8 grammys, NAACP Award, BMI Tralblazer, ASCAP award,NABOB award..... http://jameslesterfilms.com/ftp/andraecrouch/NABOB_2009_AndraeCrouch.mov ANDRAE CROUCH HAS BEEN A LEADER IN TEH FAITH BASED CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. YOUTUBE LINKS: 1:Andrae Crouch sings at Michael Jakson Funeral: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSTwdbvLVeg 2: Andrae Crouch 1988 Grammy awards with Michael jackson...where he picks up Michael Jackson and helps him continue :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zALcfb4Fb1E&feature=related ( andrae crouch is the man behind the arrangement of Man in teh mirror)3: Andrae Crouch story about Michael jackson spirituality before he died ( Michael and Anrae crouch and teh sister had met three weeks before he dided and discussed spiritual issues, so was Michael a Christian?)-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGQrcWEInvc&feature=related5: Andrae Crouch gives some inspiration to The worlds greatest Athelstes of all time :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mij-cOKecY

Intercultural Summer Camp

2010-04-28T14:18:00.000-07:00

Dear Members Information on an Intercultural Summer Camp by our member Show Racism the Red Card – if you could circulate on to your contacts. FOA - parents of 12-15 yr olds and those who might be interested in volunteering. For more information-info@theredcard.ie www.theredcard.ie

Dublin 15 Schools Cultural Mediation Project

2010-04-28T14:17:00.000-07:00

Dublin 15 Schools Cultural Mediation Project Going to School In Ireland CASTAHEANY EDUCATE TOGETHER SCHOOL,ONGAR VILLAGEMONDAY 17TH MAY, 7.45P.M.This information evening for parents will give a comprehensive overview of the education system, including preschool,primary school, second-level and the 3rd-level college system. The presentation will be in English. Aninterpretation service, via microphones and headsets, will also be available in the following languages:Romanian, Polish, Russian, Lithuanian and Albanian. Parents from all Dublin 15 schools are very welcome.Light refreshments will be served.

Lucyan(Lucjan Wesolowski)

2010-04-23T14:51:00.001-07:00

Centre for Creative Practices.Saturday April 24 8.30pm 10/8euro
Five Lamps Arts Festival cooperating with the Centre of Creative Practises would like to present:ORIENTAL EVENING WITH A CONCERT Featuring LUCJAN WESOLOWSKI 'LUCYAN'. Come, and share with us unforgettable, peaceful moments filled by music and sound.

Enjoy a glass of wine and Indian spirit. Leave the city behind for one evening and come with us to the world of oriental fusion!
April, Saturday April 23 2010 20:30
Centre for Creative Practices
Tickets: 8 euro and 10 euro
086 8772741

EVENTS

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There is so much going on at CFCP in the last week of April that we have decided to summarise it for you in a short update. We’re featuring contemporary avant-garde and oriental multi-instrumental concerts, our regular and really cool Wednesday jazz jam session, an event to promote your upcoming artistic programme and network with other creative people. Our current artistic workshops include oriental music, illustration, composition, and jazz guitar. All this is happening in one week! There's definitely something for everyone to enjoy. Hope to see you around!
EVENTS
5 LAMPS FESITVAL CONCERT: Lucjan WesolowskiSaturday 24 @ 8. 30 pm Concert by a multi-instrumentalist Lucjan Wesolowski, described as “relaxing and delightfully refreshing at the same time”. Lucjan blends jazz, Oriental, Latin and Indian influences to create a contemporary world sound that sets him apart from his peers. Enjoy a glass of wine and Indian spirit. Tickets: €8 and €10For more information click here >>
COMPONENTS SERIES: Cathal Roche Sunday, 25 April @ 6pmSaxaphonist Cathal Roche closes our Components Series presenting new works by a group of Irish composers. Each week a collection of New Irish music has been written and performed, then recorded, developed and used to accompany a musician at another performance in the series. The programme was developed for Irish audiences with the aim to make creative Irish music more accessible to new audiences.Tickets - €12Please feel free to bring your own refreshments!For more information click here >>
TELL THE WORLD! 26 April from 7pm till 9pmThe last Monday of every month CFCP invites the art world to our gallery to meet, pitch events and make friends and professional contacts with other arts professionals in Dublin, and our wide audience, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.Organisations will get a chance to become faces, ideas can be discussed and collaborations agreed. No booking needed, just join us and bring your flyers with you!Ticket - €5 (tea, coffee and a glass of wine included)For more information click here >>
JAZZ & BLUES JAM NIGHT Wednesdays 8:00 - 11pm For percussion, guitar, double bass and all other instruments!Sessions are open to everyone, including those who like to listen. Please keep in mind this is an informal playing event with no preset program or tune list.If you are just learning, you are welcome to hang out, listen, follow along, ask questions, and/or observe those who have been at it a little while longer. Don’t forget to bring your own “refreshments”!Tickets: Members €5 Non-members €7.50For more information click here >>
CLOSING PARTY: 5 Lamps Festival 1 May from 7pm Come and celebrate the 5 Lamps Festival with us at The Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Pembroke St. Lower. Join us and share your impressions of the festival's program and highlights. For more information click here >>
WORKSHOPS
JAZZ & BLUES GUITAR IMPORVISATION CLASSES by JAREK DOBRZANSKI27 April from 6.30 - 8.30pm for 8 weeks €250We are starting the second term for our jazz & blues guitar improvisation classes. This course is unique as it focuses on musical as opposed to technical abilities. Learn tricks of the trade and practical tips - you won't learn it at school, you won't read it in the books!Jarek Dobrzanski - Blues & jazz musician and teacher, session musician, composer and a columnist with the Polish edition of Total Guitar magazine.For more information click here >>
DEVELOP YOUR ILLUSTRATION SKILLS by AGNIESZKA MARZEC27 April from 6.30 - 8.30pm for 6 weeks €120Develop your illustration skills, learn how to design your own storyboard (storyline and characters) for the illustrations for books, magazines, websites. You also will learn about the wide range of techniques used in contemporary illustration.Agnieszka Marzec – children and editorial illustratorFor more information click here >>
ORIENTAL MUSIC WORKSHOP by LUCJAN WESOLOWSKI29 April from 6.30 - 8.30pm €205 Lamps Festival artist Lucjan Wesolowski hosts an Oriental Music Workshop at CFCP. For more information click here >>
LINOCUT WORKSHOP SERIES, ENHANCE YOUR PRINTMAKING SKILLS by MARTA WAKULA MAC1 May from 11am - 40pm €50We are delighted to announce a series of linocut workshops by Marta Wakula-Mac, a highly experienced artist in this field. If you would like to learn the printmaking practice, a variety of lines, different textures, negative and positive images, how to apply ink and much more, do not miss this workshop. The workshop will be run once a month on a Saturday or Sunday, starting from Saturday 1 Mayl from 11am till 4pm.Marta Wakula-Mac - member of Graphic Studio Dublin and has exhibited both nationally and internationally, illustrator of Susan Knight’s book Gommorah (2007), regularly published in The Stinging Fly Magazine, among others Arts Council Awardee.For more information click here >>
Right now we're working on our programme schedule for May – keep an eye on your inbox for the next CFCP update!All the best and see you soon!
Monika SapielakArtPolonia15 Pembroke Street LowerDublin 2www.artpolonia.orgemail:sapielak@artpolonia.org phone: 01-7995416

Love Music Hate Racism

2010-04-23T14:48:00.000-07:00

Below is informaiton on the next Love Music Hate Racism
3 floors music event, which they are organising with another member group Jamaican Caribbean Communities in Ireland - doors open 9pm on next Saturday 1st May at Sweeneys(LeCirk) on Dame St/Dame Lane. Please post and circulate on the attached poster or jpeg and if you are available to volunteer for the event, promote it or want more information contact Coordinator Kurt Nikolaisen on 085 8244468 or info@lmhrireland.com. Facebook page about the event is here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=114504298570403&ref=ts

the fatal stabbing of a teenager on Friday night

2010-04-21T13:51:00.001-07:00

RONAN McGREEVY
GARDAÍ HAVE appealed for calm in Tyrellstown, west Dublin, following the fatal stabbing of a teenager on Friday night.
Angry friends of Toyosi Shittabey (15), originally from Nigeria, smashed the windows of a car yesterday afternoon on their way back from a rally held in the teenager’s memory.
Garda spokesman Supt John Gilligan urged people in the area, one of the most ethnically diverse in Ireland, to “take a deep breath, take a step back and let the gardaí do their job”. Supt Gilligan said there was not a history of racial tension in the area, and he described the stabbing incident as “truly exceptional”.
Locals will gather at 1pm today to hold a rally at Hartstown Community School, where Toyosi was a third-year student. A candle-lit vigil is to be held this evening.
About 300 local people took part in a procession yesterday from Tyrellstown Plaza to Mount Eustace Crescent, where the stabbing occurred.
Tributes were paid to Toyosi and prayers were said at the scene during a rally at the spot where he was killed. The Nigerian ambassador, Dr Kemafo Nonyerem Chikwe, attended the rally.
A message was read out from President Mary McAleese expressing her condolences over the attack.
Tributes were also paid to Toyosi from Shelbourne Football Club. The youngster was on their books and he also played for Insaka-Ireland Football, the football club for African children in Ireland.
Several youngsters had to be restrained during the rally from attacking people they believed to be associated with the killing.
Toyosi and four of his friends were on their way back from the National Aquatic Centre on Good Friday night at about 8.10pm when the stabbing took place.
Local TD Joan Burton said the incident was not typical of the Tyrellstown area and she praised the “excellent relations” between Irish and non-Irish nationals who live in the area.
Local Fine Gael councillor Kieran Dennison said he was shocked by the details of the incident, having spoken to several witnesses.
He said there had not been many racist attacks, but racism did exist in the area. “Racism is something people have in their hearts,” he said.
However, Bobby Kuti (16), who was with Toyosi when he was killed, said they had been subjected to “loads” of racial abuse in the past.
“This is where we live,” he said. “He had been living here 11 years. We thought we were safe here. It is not like we went to some mad place where we weren’t supposed to go. It has gone too far.”
Patrick Kabangu (17) from Congo said: “Racism is hiding everywhere. It is in the schools. Everywhere in Ireland is racist, it is just being hidden. This country is crazy.”
Yesterday, Blanchardstown gardaí community liaison officer Sgt Vincent Connolly appealed for witnesses to continue coming forward with information.
“I just wish to say to the people, if they have anything to say to us, please call us,” he said. “We cannot do it without you.”
Anyone who may have witnessed these incidents, who may have information or who may have seen a Black Nissan Qashqai in the general area is asked to contact gardaí at Blanchardstown on 01-666 7000, the Garda confidential line on 1-800-666-111, or any Garda station.

Issues in working with the impact of sexual violence

2010-04-21T13:48:00.001-07:00

Issues in working with the impact of sexual violence and other trauma a 4 day training programme for staff working in key support roles with refugees and asylum seekers Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th May 2010 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Venue: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2 With the support of funding from the European Refugee Fund, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre offers a 4 day training programme for staff working in one to one support roles with clients who are asylum seekers and refugees. This training is offered to those working as support workers, counsellors, key workers or in other roles where they are offering one to one ongoing support to refugee and asylum seeking clients and is intended to enhance their capacity to support clients who have experienced sexual violence and other trauma. The course programme:Sexual violence as a global issue The impact of societal and cultural attitudes and myths on people who have experienced sexual violence An understanding of the impact of sexual violence and other trauma and how this may affect the person on a daily basis Additional issues and traumas which may be relevant to refugees and asylum seekers. Facilitating appropriate disclosure of traumatic experiences and preventing re-traumatisation Strategies for dealing with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Issues when working through an interpreter Supporting the client to recount traumatic experiences as part of a legal process An overview of the stages of the counselling process in working with sexual violence and other trauma Identifying and developing the resources of the client Vicarious traumatisation and the impact of working with those who have experienced sexual violence and other trauma Strategies for self care for staff members The training approach is participative and experiential and will include lecture, group discussion, video footage, role play and case study. Emphasis is placed on the enhancement of existing skills, as well as developing new areas of competence. The maximum number of participants is 16, to facilitate group participation, so early booking is advised. There is a €80 fee for attendance at this four day training course, which is a subsidised rate. If you wish to attend, please complete and return the application form. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to participants who complete the four day programme. This project is co-financed by the European Commission and supported by the Office of the Minister for Integration and Pobal Issues in working with the impact of sexual violence and other trauma a 4 day training programme for staff working in key support roles with refugees and asylum seekers Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th May 2010 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Venue: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2 Please note that this training which is financed by the European Refugee Fund is offered to those working as support workers, counsellors, key workers or in other roles where they are offering one to one ongoing support to refugee and asylum seeking clients who have experienced sexual violence and other trauma Application form PARTICIPANT DETAILS Name: Address of organisation: Role: email To what extent do you work with refugees and asylum seekers? Phone :(work) (home) (mobile) Do you have any special requirements regarding facilities? ________________________________________________________________________ I enclose the fee of €80 ˜ orPlease send invoice for fee to: You may return this form by email to etadmin@rcc.ie or to The Education Department, Dublin Rape Crisis centre, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2. For further information contact Leonie O'Dowd or Jane Baird at 01 6614911 or email etadmin@rcc.ie

DICE Project

2010-04-21T13:45:00.000-07:00

Greetings from the DICE Project, The 4th DICE (Development and Intercultural Education Project) Annual Conference 2010 is taking place in Limerick on the 17th and 18th of June 2010. Each year the conference aims to bring together academics, practitioners, student teachers, NGOs and all others in the education sector, to engage in dialogue and reflect on practice relevant to Development and Intercultural Education. It is an opportunity for us all to explore current thinking in the field, particularly as it relates to the formal education sector. The format of the conference will provide for workshops, research presentations and panel discussions, and the atmosphere will be one of mutual support and learning. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Development Education Matters’. This year’s keynote speakers are: Mr. David Hicks - Visiting Professor for Bath Spa University in the United Kingdom Ms. Loes Witteveen - Lecturer and Coordinator of the master programme Rural Development & Communication at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (part of Wageningen University and Research Centre) in the Netherlands Some of the workshops (of which all will relate to this year’s theme) on offer during this year’s conference include:African Drumming and DancingDigital AnimationStory-tellingCeramics Please find attached more information regarding the conference including information as to how to reserve a place. For more information or specific questions, please feel free to contact me. Finally, please feel free to forward this e-mail and its attachment to any person or organisation that you feel might be interested in attending our conference. Kind regards, John Project Officer, DICE Project, The Church of Ireland College of Education,96 Upper Rathmines Road,RathminesDublin 6(353) 01 4970033

Protest at Bank Bail-Outs March to the Dail

2010-04-21T13:38:00.000-07:00

We Want Jobs and Public Services
Tuesday 11th May
Assemble 7.30 Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square Dublin
Speakers:• Fintan O'Toole (Journalist)• john Kidd (SIPTU Firefighters)• Janette Byrne (Patients Together)• Walter Cullen (Unite trade union)• John Bisset (Canal Communities Project)• Professor Kathleen Lynch (UCD)• Siobhan O ’Donoghue (Community Workers Co-op)Organised by: Right to Work campaign tel: 087-2604143 Email: righttowork@live.com
Sponsored by Unite the Union

Text of Leaflet

• €33 billion of OUR money has already been put into the banks.
• This government is destroying our public services to pay for the bill.
• Instead of pouring vast sums into these banks, we should take them into public control and make the wealthy pay for their economic crimes.
• We need to change economic policy to help the half a million people who are unemployed.
• We should set up a public works programme to provide jobs and build up our public services.
• We should resist wage cuts. Wage cuts mean less spending in our economy – and more jobs losses.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Don’t just sit at home and get angry. People power is the only way to bring real change. So come out on the streets and make your voice heard. This government needs to receive one big message: GET OUT OF OFFICE.
GET INVOLVED:
The Right to Work Campaign brings together trade unionists, community activists and the unemployed to say: BAIL OUT JOBS AND SERVICES NOT BANKS
We won’t let this government divide us between public sector and private sector workers; migrant and non-migrant. We want solidarity – not divide and rule tactics.
After the March to the Dail, we invite you to the Right to Work National Conference on Saturday May 22nd in the UNITE Hall 55-56 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1, starting at 12pm.
This is a conference of Resistance and Solidarity and we want to hear your suggestions for how to step up our campaign
If you want to know more about our conference or get involved with the Right to Work Campaign,
• You can text JOIN to 087 2604143
• E Mail: Righttowork@live.com
• Or write to Right to Work Campaign 42 Woodavens, Clondalkin, Dublin

Siobhán O' Donoghue
Director
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
55 Parnell Square
Dublin 1
01 8897570
087 6777463
www.mrci.ie

Integrating Ireland and the Refugee Information Service

2010-03-25T15:36:00.000-07:00

As you know Integrating Ireland and the Refugee Information Service merged and became the Integration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland (ISICI) last July.

We are absolutely delighted that we will now be trading as The Integration Centre. We feel proud of our new name as it was arrived at following due consideration of our strategic goals and through extensive consultation with our key stakeholders.

We would like to thank all those involved in this process including our network of member organisations, clients and colleagues. We would also like to acknowledge the support of our funders and particularly the Atlantic Philanthropies, One Foundation and Citizens Information Board (CIB).

Please note we will be hold a membership meeting to consider organisational strategy in the coming months and look forward to launching our new organisation in the near future.

Regards

Josephine Ahern

_________________
Chief Executive Officer

Presentation Day

2010-03-25T15:35:00.001-07:00

Schools & Youth Services Presentation Day to Conclude the Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition

To be opened by Minister for Integration John Curran TD
In attendance: A host of personalities from the world of sport with hundreds of young people from 12 of the 62 schools & youth services who took part in the competition

Time: 12:15pm - 1:45pm
Date: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Venue: ASTRA Hall, UCD
For more information contact:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=160409474826&ref=ts
Show Racism the Red Card,
Carnichael Centre for Voluntary Groups,
North Brunswick Street,
Dublin 7
Tel. 00353 1 8280018
Mobile. 00353 86 392 7650
Company number 365 810
Charity number 17360
For more information-
info@theredcard.ie
www.theredcard.ie

Lectures

2010-03-14T15:31:00.000-07:00

15 March 2010. 'The Ethics of Climate Change'. By Professor John Brome(Philosophy, Oxford University). Seminar Room 1.10, School of Nursing andMidwifery, D'Olier Street. 10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. All welcome.

19 March 2010. 'Touring the Dead Lands: Emily Eden and a VictorianApocalypse'. By Dr Pablo Mukherjee (School of English, University ofWarwick). IIIS Seminar Room, 6th Floor, Arts Building, TCD. 10.00 a.m. -12.00 noon. All welcome.

22 March 2010. 'From Grain to Pixel: The Archival Life of Film inTransition' by Professor Giovanna Fossati (Curator, Nederlands Filmmuseum).6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Venue to be confirmed. This lecture is a keynoteaddress at the Irish Postgraduate Film Research Seminar 2010.

23 March 2010. "Scales of Prostitution: International Governmentalities andInterwar India". By Dr Stephen Legg (Cultural and Historical Geography,University of Nottingham). 10.00 a.m. - 12 noon. IIIS Seminar Room, 6thFloor, Arts Building, TCD. All welcome.

30 March 2010. 'Samuel Ferguson and the Fraternity of Irish Poetry'. By Dr.Matthew Campbell (School of English, University of Sheffield). 10..00 a.m. -12 noon. IIIS Seminar Room, 6th Floor, Arts Building, TCD. All welcome

31 March 2010. 'The Opportunities of Multiculturalism'. TLRH Post-GraduateSeminar in Ethics, South Training Room of the Berkeley Library. 4.00 p.m. -6.00 p.m. Convened by Amy Daughton ( daughtoa@tcd.ie).. Advance bookingessential.

8 April 2010. 'The Meaning of Medieval Culture'. Professor Brian McGuire(Roskilde University). Room 5030, Arts Building. 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Allwelcome..

14 April 2010. '20/20 Vision'. An symposium on the likely state of the worldin ten years time, with presentations on 'Globalisation' by Stephen D King,(Global Chief Economist at HSBC Bank); 'Climate Change Denial' by HowardFriel, author of The Lomborg Deception; and Nicholas Mirzoeff of NYU on 'TheChange to a Visual World'. Burke Theatre, 2.00 - 4.30 pm. All welcome.(Please note that the exact time of this session may change slightly overthe coming weeks).

16 April 2010. Professor Terry Eagleton, 'What is Evil?' 12 noon to 2.00p.m. Robert Emmet Theatre, Arts Building. All welcome.

17 April 2010. Mr Philip Pullman, 'The Good Man Jesus and the ScoundrelChrist'. In conversation with Mr Fintan O'Toole. Burke Theatre, ArtsBuilding. Booking made for 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m., but exact time to beconfirmed soon. Mr Pullman will be appearing on The Late Late Show on Friday16 April. This talk has been organised in conjunction with the DublinWriters' Festival. There will be a charge for tickets, which will beavailable online and over the phone from the Dublin Writers' Festival. TheTrinity Long Room Hub has up to 40 free tickets. Please emailjmcellig@tcd.ie if you wish to order one of these tickets. All welcome.

27 April 2010. Professor David Anderson (History and African Politics,University of Oxford) 'Development and Environment in Ethiopia: The GibeDams and the Omo River Flood'. Robert Emmet Theatre, Arts Building, 5.00p.m. - 7.00 p.m. Organised in conjunction with TIDI. All welcome.

30 April 2010. Mr Gerald Dawe (Senior Lecturer, School of English, TCD),'The Literary Legacy of Christabel Bielenberg'. Swift Theatre, ArtsBuilding. 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. All welcome.

2 June 2010. Ms Jill Shefrin (University of Toronto). The 1st Annual MaryPollard Memorial Lecture. 'Pretty Playthings for Children in the EighteenthCentury'. Trinity Long Room Hub Lecture Theatre. 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Allwelcome.

22 June 2010. Professor Francis Clooney (Harvard Divinity School), 'When Godis Absent: Hindu and Christian Insights into the Search for God'. TrinityLong Room Hub Lecture Theatre 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. All welcome.
23 June 2010. 'Ireland, India and Empire'. The 8th Lewis Glucksman MemorialSymposium. With contributions by Professor Shahid Amin (University ofDelhi), Professor Gauri Viswanathan (NYU) and Mr Charles Horton (ChesterBeatty Library, Dublin). Time tbc. All welcome.
11 October 2010. Professor Nasser Hussain (Amherst University), 'The Returnof Counterinsurgency in American Military Thinking.' Trinity Long Room HubLecture Theatre. time tbc. All welcome.

15 October 2010. Professor Christopher Frayling (Royal College of Art),'Popular Culture and Popular Prints in the Eighteenth Century'. Trinity LongRoom Hub Lecture Theatre. time tbc. All welcome.

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Dr Jason McElligott
Trinity Long Room Hub
Trinity College
Dublin 2
Ireland

Identities and Social Justice

2010-03-14T15:29:00.001-07:00

Dear colleague, On behalf of the British Council we are alerting you to an initiative which you, or some of your associates / colleagues, would like to take part in: Learning Lab: ‘Identities and Social Justice’ is a public education project organised by FOMACS and the British Council, in association with the Instituto Cervantes, Dublin. Learning Lab is a three-day discussion forum focusing on the theme of identity and social justice. The initiative aims to contribute to wider debates about cultural identity, race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, language, religion youth and age. The British Council is calling on interested participants to take part in Learning Lab and contribute to the debate on identity and social justice. There are three Learning Labs scheduled for 2010. The Learning Labs are led by three international public intellectuals, writers and activists: 13th – 15th April Andrea Durbach, Director of the Australian Human Rights Centre at the Facultyof Law, University of New South Wales, Australia 24th– 28th May Handel Kashope Wright, Director of the Centre for Culture, Identity andEducation, University of British Columbia, Canada and Board Member of theHighlander Research and Education Center, Tennessee, USA 20th – 24th September Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, a UK based broadcast journalist, writer and publicspeaker on race and cultural identities We have attached an invitation for your consideration with information on how you can take part in this initiative. Disclaimer: If you do not wish to receive any further information from the British Council please email us. Kind regards, Noomi Egan (on behalf of the British Council) Noomi EganAccount Executive DHR Communications101 James's StreetThe Digital HubDublin 8 Tel: 01-4806261Mob: 087-7449915Email: noomi@dhr.ieWebsite: www.dhr.ie

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland PRESS NOTICE

2010-03-14T15:27:00.000-07:00

9 March 2010 Restaurant Workers to Stage Protest at Supermac’s, Responding to Industry’s Attack on Wages. Visuals to include picket signs and banners. Monday, 15 MarchStart: 1:00pm. End: 2:00pm.Supermac’s, O’Connell St., Dublin The Restaurant Workers Action Group, established by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, will be staging a protest on Monday, 15th March at 1:00pm, at Supermac’s on O’Connell St. in Dublin. Supermac’s is part of the Quick Service Food Alliance, an industry group mounting a legal challenge to the JLC (Joint Labour Committee) system which sets wages for the restaurant industry. Although Supermac’s saw its pre-tax profits quadruple last year, it is joining other restaurants in challenging wage protections for its workers. Many of these workers are already on low wages, and are struggling to survive in the current recession. The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland is a national organisation working to promote justice, empowerment and equality for migrant workers and their families. Its Restaurant Workers Action Group works to improve conditions for restaurant workers across the country. Contact: Delphine O’Keeffe (Communications Officer) – 087 241 0039

Mentoring programme

2010-03-11T18:21:00.000-08:00

Just a quick note to say that, after the successful conclusion of a mentoring programme that matched local people - both Irish and long established non-Irish residents - with newly arrived migrants through one-to-one mentoring relationships in Dublin, the ICI received a grant extension from the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals (through the Office of the Minister for Integration and administered by Pobal) to roll out the programme nationally. Following from a training session for trainers hosted by the ICI in February 2010, our partners are currently recruiting mentees and mentors in Blanchardstown/Dublin (Crosscare); Tallaght/Dublin (Dodder Valley Partnership); Galway City (Galway Partnership); Limerick City and county (Doras Luimní); and Mallow and Fermoy/Co. Cork (Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Ltd). Details can be found in the attached advertisements. I would appreciate if you could pass the information on to your contacts whom you feel might be interested in getting involved as mentees and mentors. Best wishes, Fidele MutwarasiboResearch and Integration OfficerImmigrant Council of Ireland2 St Andrew StreetDublin 2IrelandPhone: 00 353 1 674 0202 (switch board)Phone: 00 353 1 645 8046 (direct)Fax: 00 353 1 645 8059Email: fidele@immigrantcouncil.ie Skype: fidele.integrationWebsite: www.immigrantcouncil.ieBlog: http://immigrantcouncil.wordpress.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/immigrationIRL

Akidwa “Am Only Saying It Now”

2010-03-11T18:20:00.000-08:00

Akidwa would like to invite you to the launch of our new publication: “Am Only Saying It Now”Experiences of Women Seeking Asylum in Ireland Thursday, 25th MarchIn the Chester Beatty Library,Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Please note registration begins at 10:30 a.m.Refreshments will be availablePlease RSVP to info@akidwa.ie or Kelly at 018148582 by 19th March 2010 Thank youAkidwa M.A. BrennanNetwork CoordinatorIntegration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland (ISICI)Trading as Integrating Ireland and Refugee Information Service1st and 2nd Floors, 18 Dame Street, Dublin 2Tel: 016453070 Fax: 016770061Mobile: 087 961 0897 Direct Line: 01 6453096Email: regions@integratingireland.ieWeb: http://www.integratingireland.ie/ / http://www.ris.ie/

Citizens Information Board National Calendar of Training Events

2010-03-11T18:19:00.000-08:00

March to June 2010 A Chara, Please find attached the Citizens Information Board National Calendar of Training Events. This calendar includes almost 32 training events, taking place throughout the country in the period March to June 2010. The information attached can be downloaded, printed out and posted on notice boards. The calendar consists of five separate Regional Training Programmes and the Customer Service and Training programme. New courses include:Jobseekers Payments and Opportunities for the UnemployedDealing with Challenging Behaviour in a Service Delivery ContextDealing with Family Breakdown Issues in a RecessionDealing with Queries from those Affected by Drugs / Alcohol MisuseDealing with Queries on Education and Training and Appropriate ReferralSeminar on ‘Mortgage Debt’Benefits Checklist for People who are UnemployedProviding Information, Advice and Advocacy for People with an Intellectual Disability When applying for courses please send applications to the appropriate Regional or Central office. Contact details and further information on courses including learning outcomes and upcoming events are on our website. http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/services/training/ Gillian StrainCustomer Service and Training The Citizens Information BoardGeorge's Quay House43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2T 01 605 9020 (direct line)T 01 605 9000 (reception) Fax 01 605 9099email gillian.strain@ciboard.ieOn the web:View the latest training information at: http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/services/training/For information on entitlements log on to http://www.citizensinformation.ie Information for those who have become unemployed http://www.losingyourjob.ie Information if you are having difficulties paying your rent or making your mortgage repayments http://www.keepingyourhome.ie

Training for Trainers (Dublin)

2010-03-11T18:18:00.000-08:00

April 14th – April 22nd 10am – 4pm Learn to contribute and promote an African perspective to development education. The Africa Centre is facilitating a four day course over two weeks that aims to build a group of trained development educators from within the African community to bring an African perspective to development education. This four day course equips participants with the knowledge and the tools to engage groups in education on global development, local and global inequality, and social justice issues in a friendly, informal group environment. During the course development issues are raised, however the focus is on participatory methodologies and how to adapt them to any group setting. It will enable participants to work more effectively and creatively with groups when exploring intercultural and development issues. This course is open to all Africans with an interest in development education and those who wish to promote the good practice in use of balanced images and messages on Africa and Africans in Ireland. Individuals must also be able to commit to the full five days spread over three weeks. Places are limited so apply early to avoid disappointment.Contact: For more information and for an application form please email Rebecca@africacentre.ie , telephone 01 8656951 or call into us at 9c Lower Abbey Street, Methodist Church Building, Dublin 1Places are limited so apply early to avoid disappointment.Closing date for application is Wednesday 7th April @5pm With grateful thanks to Irish
Rebecca O' HalloranAfrica Centre9c Abbey Street LowerMethodist Church BuildingDublin 1Republic of Ireland Tel/Fax: 00353-1-865 6951www.africacentre.ie

The NGO Alliance Against Racism (NAAR)

2010-03-11T18:17:00.000-08:00

has started the process of compiling a Shadow Report in response to the Irish Government’s (combined 3rd & 4th) Report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). NGO, Community, Traveller, Black and minority ethnic groups have a major opportunity to provide feedback to the United Nations on issues relating to racism in Ireland. We would like to involve as many people as possible in the NGO consultation process, particularly minority ethnic led groups and organisations and individuals concerned with racism in Irish society. To this end we have organised a seminar on participating in NAAR’s Shadow Report – please see below for details. NGO Alliance Against Racism (NAAR) Racism in Ireland: Ensuring an NGO Voice at the UN Date: Thursday 15thApril, 2010Time : 9.30am – 2.00pmVenue: EPS (European Public Space), European Union House, 18 Dawson St., Dublin 2. Seminar on participating in the NGO Alliance Against Racism (NAAR) shadow report to the UN CERD. There will be inputs on the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the CERD process and how to carry out effective consultations with members. Contact: For further information on seminar, bookings or getting involved in NAAR please contact Marian Tannam at E: justiceop@eircom.net T: (01) 857 4654 The event is open but as places are limited booking is advised. Marian Tannam on behalf of the NGO Alliance Against RacismCoordinatorDominican Justice OfficeAll Hallows CollegeDrumcondraDublin 9 T (01) 857 4654F (01) 857 4652

Mentoring programme

2010-03-11T14:30:00.001-08:00

Hi colleague,

Just a quick note to say that, after the successful conclusion of a mentoring programme that matched local people - both Irish and long established non-Irish residents - with newly arrived migrants through one-to-one mentoring relationships in Dublin, the ICI received a grant extension from the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals (through the Office of the Minister for Integration and administered by Pobal) to roll out the programme nationally. Following from a training session for trainers hosted by the ICI in February 2010, our partners are currently recruiting mentees and mentors in Blanchardstown/Dublin (Crosscare); Tallaght/Dublin (Dodder Valley Partnership); Galway City (Galway Partnership); Limerick City and county (Doras Luimní); and Mallow and Fermoy/Co. Cork (Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Ltd). Details can be found in the attached advertisements.

I would appreciate if you could pass the information on to your contacts whom you feel might be interested in getting involved as mentees and mentors.

Best wishes,

Fidele Mutwarasibo
Research and Integration Officer
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2 St Andrew Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Phone: 00 353 1 674 0202 (switch board)
Phone: 00 353 1 645 8046 (direct)
Fax: 00 353 1 645 8059
Email: fidele@immigrantcouncil.ie

Skype: fidele.integration
Website: www.immigrantcouncil.ie
Blog: http://immigrantcouncil.wordpress.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/immigrationIRL

The Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award 2010

2010-03-10T10:18:00.000-08:00

Closing Date 19th March 2010 The annual Ulster Bank Sir George Quiqley Award aims to support community groups and charities in their ambition to achieve long-term sustainability. Applications are now being accepted from suitable community and voluntary groups from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for this award. There will be one grant of €10,000 or Sterling equivalent to the winning organisation. Closing date: 19 March 2010Click here to download more information Click here for the application form All applications and queries should be directed to The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland – see http://www.communityfoundationni.org Dear Members For your informationM.A. BrennanNetwork CoordinatorIntegration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland (ISICI)Trading as Integrating Ireland and Refugee Information Service1st and 2nd Floors, 18 Dame Street, Dublin 2Tel: 016453070 Fax: 016770061Mobile: 087 961 0897 Direct Line: 01 6453096Email: regions@integratingireland.ieWeb: www.integratingireland.ie / www.ris.ie ISICI is a company Limited by guarantee not having a share capital; Company registration No. 473318; Charitable Status No:CHY 18944.Directors: Pat Montague (Chairperson), Yaw Dankwa, Liz Joyce, Jerry Moriarty, Logan Raju, Paul Rowe and Prashant Shukla; Chief Executive Officer & Secretary —Josephine Ahern.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre One Day

2010-03-10T10:17:00.000-08:00

Issues in the Aftermath of Rape A Dublin Rape Crisis Centre One Day Workshop DATE Thursday 18 March 2010TIME 9.30am – 4.30pm VENUE Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, 70 Lower Leeson St, Dublin 2. This one day introductory workshop is intended for those who come into contact in their work with people who have experienced rape and who want to increase their understanding of the impact of rape and their ability to respond appropriately in its aftermath, both long term and short term. The approach is participative and discussion and questions are encouraged. The fee for this Workshop is €120 Teas/coffees will be provided. (Lunch is not included) Please complete a separate application form for each participant: photocopy if necessary PARTICIPANT DETAILS Name_______________________________________________________________ Occupation/Role______________________________________________________ Work Address________________________________________________________ _____________________________________email___________________________Phone:work________________(home)________________mobile_____________ Do you have any special requirements re facilities?_________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ I enclose the full fee of €120 ˜ Please send invoice for fee to: _____________________________________________________________________ Signed:_______________________________Date___________________________ Due to the participative nature of this course, numbers are limited. It is advisable to book a place as early as possible.

Funding

2010-03-10T10:16:00.000-08:00

In case you haven’t already heard, please note that Irish Aid has opened its call for funding applications from groups intending to organise events for Africa Day this year. You will find the details at the following link: http://africaday.irishaid.org/proposals/callforproposals.aspx Attached is the application form and guidelines, which give an overview of the kind of projects that would be supported. Applications can be for amounts between €1,000 and €15,000 and can be submitted by email to africaday@dfa.ie but please note that the closing date is 15th March 2010. M.A. BrennanNetwork CoordinatorIntegration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland (ISICI)Trading as Integrating Ireland and Refugee Information Service1st and 2nd Floors, 18 Dame Street, Dublin 2Tel: 016453070 Fax: 016770061Mobile: 087 961 0897 Direct Line: 01 6453096Email: regions@integratingireland.ieWeb: www.integratingireland.ie / www.ris.ie ISICI is a company Limited by guarantee not having a share capital; Company registration No. 473318; Charitable Status No:CHY 18944.Directors: Pat Montague (Chairperson), Yaw Dankwa, Liz Joyce, Jerry Moriarty, Logan Raju, Paul Rowe and Prashant Shukla; Chief Executive Officer & Secretary —Josephine Ahern. This email and any attachments are confidential and may be legally privileged. The information contained within is intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee(s). If you are not an intended recipient of this email, you may not use, disclose, copy, distribute, print or retain this message or any part of it. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately and delete all copies of this email from your computer system(s).

NYCI intercultural training course

2010-03-10T10:14:00.000-08:00

NYCI is delivering a new two-day intercultural training course on ‘How to design and deliver a session on Intercultural Awareness’ in Dublin city centre on Wednesday 24 March and Thursday 25 March 2010. This training course has never been run by NYCI in Dublin to date and the 24/25 March is the only date for this course in Dublin in 2010. For more information on the course, please contact NYCI Intercultural staff – anne@nyci.ie. To apply, please complete the attached form and return to us with payment of €50 per day per participant via training@nyci.ie. Full advance payment is vital to secure your place. “How to Design and Deliver a Session on Intercultural Awareness” Date: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th March 2010Time: 10.15am – 4.30pm each day Location: Dublin City This new two-day course is designed to explore the theory and methodologies required to address interculturalism in a youth work setting. On day one the course follows the structure of the ‘Intercultural Awareness and Cultural Competency’ training day. On the second day participants will develop practical skills to engage with young people and volunteers in a multi-ethnic setting, as well as planning and delivering their own session on Intercultural Awareness.Learning content: Day One – Cultural Competency and Intercultural Awareness· Understanding culture and identifying aspects of own culture· The role of culture in communication · How different cultures and ethnic groups interact with each other · Identifying different ways of working and communicating· Recognizing the different stages of cultural competency Day Two – Planning a session on intercultural awareness for your youth group · Understanding interculturalism· Identifying and overcoming barriers within the youth service· Introducing team planning tools to discuss intercultural youthwork· Plan for and briefly present a session on intercultural awareness for a youth group. Designed for:This course will suit individuals that have an ongoing professional relationship – voluntary or staff - with young people, youth and community workers who work with young people in out-of-school settings. Course fee: €50 per day per participant (this includes all course materials and a light lunch). Contact us for further informationTo apply, please contactTraining AdministratorPh: 01-4784122OrEmail: training@nyci.ie Places are limited and issued on a ‘first come first served’ basis Anne Anne Walsh Intercultural Project OfficerNational Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI)3 Montague StreetDublin 2Ph 01 4784122www.intercultural.iewww.youth.ie

Flac report

2010-03-10T10:09:00.000-08:00

Below is a summary and links to download the just launched Flac report One Size Doesn't Fit All which offers a Human Rights analysis the Direct Provision and Dispersal System of Asylum Seekers– both the full report and summary report are available on the flac website as per below – www.flac.ie It was launched alongside a screening of the Digital Stories Pact: Living In Direct Provision 9 Stories which was produced by Fomac in collaboration with Integrating Ireland and the Refugee Information Service (ISICI) from a digital storytelling workshop over a 6-month period. The stories speak to a variety of issues affecting asylum seekers and families living in the direct provision system and are accompanied by an educational pack. The Report is also due to be launched with a screening in Limerick this Monday morning. We hope then to review with Flac the possibility of other regional events in the coming months. We will update you on this and when we are disseminating the educational pack shortly. Kind regards,Monica Anne

New report highlights how State's provision system fails asylum seekers
Cover image for One Size Doesn't Fit All_main reportFLAC launched a report detailing massive shortcomings in the State's system of direct provision and dispersal of asylum seekers on 18 February 2010 in Dublin.Entitled One Size Doesn't Fit All, the report analyses the state's treatment of asylum seekers awaiting decisions on their status and highlights the system's failure to respect the basic human rights of people who have come to Ireland for protection from persecution in their home countries. It calls for the abolition of the system but, failing this, asks the government to operate the system with greater transparency and accountability and to respect the fundamental human rights of those in the system.You can download the report and executive summary at www.flac.ie http://www.flac.ie/download/pdf/one_size_doesnt_fit_all_full_report_final.pdf http://www.flac.ie/download/pdf/one_size_doesnt_fit_all_exec_summary_final.pdf Thanks,Saoirse Saoirse BradyPolicy and Campaigns Officer FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres Ltd.)13 Lr Dorset Street, Dublin 1Tel: 01-8873600 Fax: 01-874 5320LoCall: 1890-350 250 Web: http://www.flac.ie Free Legal Advice Centres Ltd is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital, registered in Dublin, Ireland. Company registration number 49413. Directors: Don Crewe, Iseult O'Malley, Peter Ward, Róisín Webb, Liam Thornton NB: The information in this e-mail may be confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the listed addressee(s). Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, any distribution, copying, or other actions taken in reliance on it are prohibited and may be unlawful. The opinions and advice contained in this e-mail may not be those of FLAC.
************************************FLAC – promoting access to justicehttp://www.flac.ie

Amnesty International research

2010-03-10T10:08:00.000-08:00

Dear Members
Below is information from Amnesty International regarding research they are doing on mental health, they would like to ensure equal representation of ethnic minorities and immigrants in the research and ask you forward it on to your contacts. Kind regards,Monica Anne
M.A. BrennanNetwork CoordinatorIntegration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland (ISICI)Trading as Integrating Ireland and Refugee Information Service1st and 2nd Floors18 Dame StreetDublin 2Tel: 016453070 Fax: 016770061Mobile: 087 961 0897Direct Line: 01 6453096Email: regions@integratingireland.ieWeb: www.integratingireland.ie / www.ris.ie

Trinity Immigration Initiative International Conference

2010-03-10T10:03:00.000-08:00

“NEW MIGRATIONS, NEW CHALLENGES”Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, 30 June-3 July 2010 I’d like to remind you once again that the deadline of 12 February 2010 for submitting your abstract to the Trinity Immigration International Conference on “New Migrations, New Challenges” is fast approaching. We would very much like to have you join us, and we therefore welcome your submission if you have a paper you would be able to present at the Conference around any of the following themes: • Migrants’ economic, social and cultural integration• Policy implications for state institutions with particular reference to criminal justice system and housing policies• The education system’s response to the linguistic challenges of immigration• Migration, employment and the regulation of the labour market• Children, youth and immigration• Migrant-led networks and their role in migrant integration Visit http://www.tcd.ie/immigration/conference2010.php for further information about the conference and call for papers. Only online abstract submissions will be considered and these should not exceed 2 A4 sized pages in length. For further information, please email either myself or leslie.mccartney@tcd.ie. Kind regards Linda Linda SoritonTII Conference 2010c/o IIIS, 6th Floor, Arts BuildingTrinity College DublinIreland

FLAC, ISICI and FOMACS cordially invite you to the launch of the report

2010-02-15T05:24:00.001-08:00

‘One Size Doesn’t Fit All’: Legal analysis of the direct provision and dispersal system in Ireland, 10 years on

and a screening of

Living in Direct Provision

on Thursday 18 February 2010 at 11am in the Georgian Suite,
Buswell’s Hotel (23-25 Molesworth Street, Dublin)

Tea, coffee and sandwiches to follow

FLAC's new report One Size Doesn’t Fit All updates and elaborates on some of the key concerns about the system of direct provision and dispersal identified in FLAC's 2003 publication, Direct Discrimination? The report examines the system of direct provision in the context of government policy, domestic law and international human rights standards.

Integrating Ireland and the Refugee Information Service in collaboration with FOMACS held a digital storytelling workshop over a 6-month period with 9 storytellers to produce Living in Direct Provision, a DVD of 9 short films. The stories speak to a variety of issues affecting asylum seekers and families living in the direct provision system and are accompanied by an educational pack.

The event will be chaired by Noeline Blackwell, FLAC. There will be contributions from Josephine Ahern, ISICI, Sue Conlan, IRC, Saoirse Brady, FLAC and Vukasin Nedeljkovic.

The launch also marks the UN World Day of Social Justice on 20 February.

As spaces are limited please RSVP to:

Join us for the celebration of

2010-02-15T05:19:00.000-08:00

International Mother Language Day! We will show new projects, provide information and advice for parents and practitionersand run the following workshops:How to set up a Language PlaygroupRaising children in a multilingual environmentDeveloping Multilingual Awareness at schoolWe hope to see you all at Red Rua (Tallaght Luas Terminal) on 20th February at 10am.Please send this email around, print the poster attached, help us spread the word!The BFI Committee-- Francesca La MorgiaChair of Bilingual Forum Irelandbilingualforumireland@gmail.com www.bilingualforumireland.com

Measures to promote the situation of Roma EU citizens in the European Union

2010-02-01T10:54:00.000-08:00

Dear all,
For your information please find below a link to the publication in the OJ of the tender launched by the European Parliament on “Measures to promote the situation of Roma EU citizens in the European Union.”
http://ted.europa.eu/Exec?DataFlow=N_one_doc_access.dfl&Template=TED/N_one_result_detail_curr.htm&docnumber=22278-2010&docId=22278-2010&StatLang=EN

Best regards Cyrille Maurin
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights Freedom and Justice Department Schwarzenbergplatz,
11 -1040 Vienna
Tel: +43(0) 1-58030-647
Fax: +43(0) 1-58030-692
email: cyrille.maurin@fra.europa.eu
Internet: www.fra.europa.eu
Ruth Evans
Media and Communications Officer
Immigrant Council of Ireland
Mobile: 087 067 3676Ph: 01 645 8048Fax: 01 645 8059

SEO Film Club new season

2010-02-01T10:51:00.000-08:00

Dear Sir/Madam, SEO Clondalkin Intercultural Film Club is in its third season. We promote the World and Irish Cinema in the area and use the film club space for people from host and immigrant communities to interact. Could you please distribute the programme attached among your contacts.

Kind regards,
Lyuba Moore
Co-ordinatorIntercultural Centre
15 Tower Road
Clondalkin,
Dublin 22
Tel: 01 4577213
Email: intercultural1@cpln.ie

The Boards of the Canal Communities Intercultural Centre

2010-01-31T04:01:00.000-08:00

The Boards of the Canal Communities Intercultural Centre
& the Canal Communities Regional Youth Service

invite you to the launch, by Minister of Integration John Curran
of

The Canal Communities Intercultural Strategy for Youth Work

on Thursday 11th February at 6pm

in Goldenbridge Integrated Services Complex
St. Vincent Street West, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Please RSVP by Friday 5th February
Contact info@canalintercultural.com
or phone 01-453 7239

Come Watch the African Cup of Nations Final 3pm Sunday 31st Jan at Dalymount Park

2010-01-31T04:00:00.001-08:00

Come Watch the African Cup of Nations Final 3pm Sunday 31st Jan at Dalymount Park

Dear Members,

Attached is a poster announcing event for an event organized by the Bohemian Football Club to invite the Irish African community and others to view on screen the African Cup of Nations Final match on this coming Sunday 31st January 2010.

The event will take place in the bar at Dalymount Park from 3.00pm onwards and will be followed by Reggae and Afrobeat until late. Directions to the park are available on http://www.bohemians.ie/stadium/directions/57-getting-to-dalymount.html

For more information or to get involved contact Kevin on 087 127 5453.

Please circulate on the poster attached to your contacts.

Kind regards,
Monica Anne

Abdoulaye Camara Show

2010-01-31T03:18:00.000-08:00

Abdoulaye Camara
Show starts 8pm
Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1
Entry 8 Euros
World Renowned Dancer & Drummer from Guinea, West Africa
presents

International Women's Day

2010-01-31T01:12:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone,
We held a small meeting this week of the planning Group to organise an event in Dublin 1 for International Women's Day (8th March). Last year we ran a morning Information/Activity Fair for which Pavee Point generously provided the venue. Member groups of the Local Global Women's Partnership contributed resources, personnel, food and time to the event and individual volunteers gave of their specialist skills and time.

Based on replies so far and some phone calls, Tuesday 2nd February seems the best date next week. There will be building work starting here at DMRC so Cairde have kindly agreed to give us a room at their office at 19 Belvedere Place, off Mountjoy Square at 11.00am.

If you are unable to send someone to represent your group, please let us know whether Monday or Tuesday suits you best so we can plan the weekly Planning Group meetings for the rest of February. Also, if your group is running something in the week of International Women's Day, please send me the date before next Tuesday if possible so we can avoid a clash when we pick the morning for our event. Hill Street Family Resource Centre will hold their Pamper Day again, which may be on Monday 8th March, (to be confirmed). Last year we used the Wednesday. What are your views of the most suitable morning?

You can text me on 086 171 3246 or phone me on 8730684.
Thanks,
Nadette

The Integration and Social Inclusion Centre

2010-01-11T15:56:00.000-08:00

Ireland trading
as Integrating Ireland – The Immigrant Network
would be honoured if
_______________________________________
would attend the launch of
At Home in Ireland
Integration guide for immigrant youth and parents’
At City Hall, Dame St., Dublin 2.
Thursday 14th January, 10-12:30am
RSVP: helena@ris.ie
T: 01-6453070
This project is co-financed by the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals

International NGO Journal

2010-01-11T15:55:00.000-08:00

Dear Colleague,Introducing ‘International NGO Journal (INGOJ)’
International NGO Journal (INGOJ) publishes high-quality solicited and unsolicited articles, in English, in all areas of Non Governmental Organization (NGO) activities. INGOJ is founded to publish proposals, appraisals and reports of NGO projects. The aim is to have centralized information for NGO activities where stakeholders including beneficiaries of NGO services can find useful information about ongoing projects and where to obtain particular assistance. Also prospective donors will easily find information about different NGOs and decide which to fund on specific projects. Our objective is to inform authors of the decision on their manuscript(s) within four weeks of submission. Following acceptance, a paper will normally be published in the next issue. Instruction for authors and other details are available on our website www.academicjournals.org/INGOJ. Prospective authors should send their manuscript(s) to ngo@academicjournals.org Open AccessOne key request of researchers across the world is unrestricted access to research publications. INGOJ is fully committed Open Access Initiative by providing free access to all articles (both abstract and full PDF text) as soon as they are published. We ask you to support this initiative by publishing your papers in this journal. Publication AlertWe will be glad to send you a publication alert showing the table of content with link to the various abstracts and full PDF text of articles published in each issue. Kindly send us an email if you will like to receive publication alert.
Best regards, Gabriel OyaideEditorial Assistant
International Ngo Journal
E-mail: ngo@academicjournals.org http://www.academicjournals.org/INGOJ

Organisational Development Training Program Day 4

2010-01-09T17:39:00.000-08:00

Basic Finance
Date - Saturday January 16th
Time - 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
Venue - Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street Dublin 8

Dear Organisational Development Training Program Participants, We have set the next date of training for Saturday 16th January and this date will focus mainly on an introduction to basic financial management - including areas such as the Finance Environment and Good Practice, the Financial Control Environment Roles, Responsibilities and Procedures, keeping Basic Accounting Records, Income and Expenditure Statements, etc. Please let us know if you have any specific suggestions or needs regarding the days agenda, where possible we will consider this in planing the day. Please let me know in advance if you are or are not able to attend – so I can organize my numbers re copying and catering.

The Lantern Centre is located in a basement entrance, on 17 Synge Street, just on the block beside the Church and the Christian Brothers School on Synge Street, which is just down from South Circular Road and one block over from Camden Street. If you are taking the bus from town you can take any bus that travels up Camden Street to the South Circular Road and get off at “Kellys Corner Stop” which is at the corner of Synge Street (buses 16, 19, 83, 122 etc – check on www.dublinbus.ie for information on routes). You can ring the centre for directions or details re parking on 01 405 3868. Attached is a map to assist you. The final date of the program will be in the upcoing months and will focus on fundraising and funding applications . The date for this day module will be identified soon. We will offer you a lunch on the day as well as tea/coffee breaks to network together. An important element of the program is peer learning and networking and we hope that during the course you will share learning from your organisations efforts and bring along any materials or issues you may have developed on your work. We also ask that each applicant work to transfer on the learning from the program to their whole organisation and work to apply their learning to the organisational development efforts. Should you need any further information on Saturday 16th or have any special needs or requirements I should take into consideration please contact me in advance on 0879610897.
I look forward to meeting you all again on the day.
Kind regards and Happy New Year ,

Monica Anne M.A. Brennan
Network CoordinatorIntegration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland (ISICI)
Trading as Integrating Ireland and Refugee Information Service1st and 2nd Floors, 18 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Tel: 016453070
Fax: 016770061
Mobile: 087 961 0897
Direct Line: 01 6453096
Email: regions@integratingireland.ie

Launching the Multilingual pack in Dublin certal library 6/10/2009

2010-01-09T17:10:00.000-08:00

Minister of Integration accepted invitation for the launch of EMP

Dublin City Lord Mayor

Having tea and coffee after the opening

Partick Maphoso representing EMP

Minister of Integration talking about the Multilingual launch

Lord Mayor speaking about the Multilingual launch

Irish Festival Awards 2009

2009-12-20T09:32:00.000-08:00

Vote for Africa Day in the Irish Festival Awards 2009 Africa Day 2009 has been nominated in six categories in this year’s Irish Festival Awards. These Awards were set up in 2007 to honour the organisers of festivals and cultural events in Ireland, and the people behind the scenes who help make these events a success. Members of the public can vote for the festival they preferred and leave feedback and comments on the Irish Festival Awards website. Voting opened on 1st December 2009 and will continue throughout the months of December and January. What helped make Africa Day a success this year was the contribution of the many performers, artists, community groups and volunteers who gave their time to the event. We received great feedback from visitors to the festival. If you were one of the thousands of people who came along to the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin or the Civic Offices in Limerick and had a good time, please vote for Africa Day in the Irish Festival Awards. You can vote now by logging on to http://www.irishfestivalawards.info/votenow.html. Africa Day is nominated in the following categories: · Best one-day festival.· Best service.· Best toilets.· Best line-up.· Social responsibility award.· Family festival award. Africa Day is an initiative of Irish Aid, the Government’s programme for overseas development. In 2009, DHR Communications project managed two flagship Africa Day events on behalf of Irish Aid: ‘Africa Day @ Iveagh Gardens, Dublin’ and ‘Africa Day @ Limerick’. We worked in partnership with Davis Event Consultancy on both events. We also worked with Irish Aid and Davis Event Consultancy on Africa Day 2008. Further information about Africa Day is available at http://www.irishaid.gov.ie/africaday/.

Irish Born Child Renewals

2009-12-18T14:52:00.000-08:00

Dear Members,

Note that INIS has now annouced the details of the renewal process to take place next year in 2010 for those who already were granted IBC status through the IBC 05 Scheme and renewed in 2007. Circulate to persons the information below from INIS on http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/PB09000197

The renewal process will be carried out at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, or by visiting the nearest Immigration Office at your local Garda District Headquarters.

Applicants should go for renewal 14 days before their current permission expires and not before that, attend with their Irish children and bring with them
• Original Passport/National Identity card;
• Original GNIB card;
• Evidence of residency in the State (e.g. utility bill or letter from government department.)
The renewal will be for three years, save for exceptional circumstances, and it will cost €150.

We hope to bring you more information and can answer queries in the New Year. Also note that after renewal those renewed will then begin to be eligible to apply for citizenship due to their length in the state - we hope to also offer some information and training for members on assisting their clients considering such applicaitions in the New Year.

Circulate to persons the information below from INIS or to view the advert see below or visit INIS website to print out information on http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/PB09000197

Irish Born Child Renewals
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/PB09000197
NOTICE TO NON NATIONAL PARENTS OF IRISH BORN CHILDREN BORN IN THE STATE BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2005, WHO WERE INITIALLY GRANTED PERMISSION TO REMAIN IN THE STATE UNDER THE IBC/05 SCHEME AND WHO WERE SUBSEQUENTLY GRANTED RENEWED PERMISSION UNDER THE IBC RENEWALS SCHEME, 2007.
1. An arrangement has been put in place for the further renewal of permission to remain in the State to non-nationals who are the parents of an Irish born child, born in the State before 1 January 2005, who were initially granted permission to remain in the State under the Irish Born Child Scheme, 2005 (IBC/05) and who were subsequently granted further permission to remain under the IBC Renewals Scheme, 2007.
2. Permission to remain will be renewed for a further period of three years, save in exceptional circumstances, and subject to conditions.
3. If you wish to further renew your permission to remain in the State under this arrangement and you have not been convicted of any criminal offences, you are required to attend with your Irish born citizen child at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, or your nearest Immigration Office in your local Garda District Headquarters station outside Dublin and to present the following documentation, no earlier than 14 days before your current permission to remain in the State is due to expire:
• Original Passport/National Identity card;
• Original GNIB card;
• Evidence of residency in the State (e.g. utility bill or letter from government department.)
4. If you are unable to attend with your Irish born citizen child or provide the above documents, you must provide an acceptable reason as to why this is the case.
5. If you do not attend with your Irish born citizen child or provide the above documents, and fail to provide an acceptable reason for such absence, you will not be further renewed and will not, therefore, be registered.
6. Renewal of your permission to remain in the State under this arrangement does not in any way confer any entitlement or legitimate expectation on any other person, whether related to you or not, to enter or remain in the State.
7. Renewal of your permission to remain in the State is subject to a registration fee in the amount of €150.
PLEASE NOTE: If your permission to remain in the State expires and you do not renew it, your presence in the State will become illegal, unless you have an alternative basis for remaining in the State.

funding to the value of €250,000

2009-12-15T14:54:00.000-08:00

Please find the attached links for your information and please promote in your individual areas:
The Office for Integration in Dublin City council were very pleased to receive the news of approved funding to the value of €250,000 for the implementation of measures supporting integration within our city.
A number of the key projects are already in place while more are being developed and expanded. The OFI will soon announce a call for proposals from projects with a specific Integration and intercultural remit within the Dublin City Council area.
The role of integration and the key work we do in promoting a diverse, vibrant and intercultural city for all our citizens, that says no to discrimination and racism is extremely important and especially significant at the present time. We acknowledge and appreciate the support and commitment the Minister for Integration, John Curran has given to this key area.
Should you require further information please see the above website or contact the office at integration@dublincity.ie
Excerpt from the Ministers statement:
The Minister for Integration, Mr. John Curran TD, today announced that he had approved funding of €250,000 for Dublin City Council to implement measures to promote the integration of immigrants in Irish life.
Speaking about the funding allocation the Minister said "I am pleased to say that Dublin City Council has been proactive in its response to integration and has put in place innovative measures to recognize the significant change in Dublin life. The establishment of a dedicated Office for Integration, the Declaration on Integration by leaders of state and city organizations establishing a pact on integration at city level not to mention the Council's ongoing commitment to initiating and facilitating dialogue and co-operation at city and local level with migrant networks and NGOs clearly demonstrates the Dublin City Councils commitment to face the challenge the of integration and get it right."
Links to applications and application details:
http://www.activelink.ie/ce/active.php?id=6045

or

http://www.dublin.ie/arts-culture/dcc-integration-funding.htm

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the links and work developed in the city of Dublin in 2009.

We would also like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas. Enjoy the season and holiday period whatever way you may celebrate and the very best of good wishes for a prosperous and safe 2010.

Best Regards

The Office for Integration

Dublin City Council

Integrating Ireland Regional

2009-12-15T14:52:00.002-08:00

Dear Members, Clients and Contacts,I will be out of the office until January 5th, 2010Below is the ISICI - Integrating Ireland Regional Network and Refugee Information Service December Holiday Service Hours NoticeFrom December 7th to January 7th the clinic schedule will be on reduced times with the assistance of our Information Service interns - please see below. The Regional Networking and Information Service staff will be on a holiday schedule - due to a temporary staff layoff and holiday rota. All Regional Development Offices will be closed during this period with offices reopening 7th Jan. The RIS and II Main Administrative Offices will however remain open until December 23rd and reopen on 4th January should you need to contact on regular business matters contact ( Tel. 01 645-3070 Emails info@ris.ie / vanya@integratingireland.ie ) . In case of an emergency please contact the main office and they will try to assist with your query.The Information phone services will be closed the two weeks of 21st and 28th December and will be on limited service week of December 8th and 16th and will reopen fully on January 5th 2009.We wish you all a happy holiday season and look forward to working with you in 2010!Best Holiday Wishes,Monica Anne Refugee Information Service Dublin Clinics (To view normal clinic locations/ times go to http://www.ris.ie/detail.php?category_id=13&sub_category_1_id=18 or see below or ring 01 645 3070)
• Week of Monday December 8th -10th all Dublin clinics open (with the exception note no clinic Tuesday afternoon in Green Street for December-January) • Week of Monday December 14th- Tuesday 15th Green Street10.00-12.30 Community Resource Centre,1 Green Street/North King St. Dublin 7- Thursday 17th14.00-16.30: Meath Street Citizen’s Information Centre, Meath street Dublin 8 • Closed Weeks 21st and 28th December • Re-open full clinic schedule from Tuesday January 5th (See Below for locations and times) • Information Phone Services will be closed the two weeks of 21st and 28th December and will be offered on a limited service week of December 8th and 16th Refugee Information Service Galway Clinic Service (Clinic located at Citizens Information Centre, Augustine House, St Augustine Street Galway T: 091 532 850)From Dec 8-18th and Jan 5th the Tuesday Clinics Cancelled. Clinics Closed Weeks of 21st and 28th December. The following are Galway clinic holiday opening times• Monday 8th December 2.00 pm and Thursday 10th December 10.30 am • Monday 15th December 2.00 pm and Thursday 18th December 10.30 am• Closed Weeks 21st and 28th December • Monday January 4th 2.00 pm and Thursday January 7th 10.30 am From Monday 8th December - Wednesday 6th January a limited information phone service will be available with messages NORMAL SERVICES RESUME FROM 7TH JANUARY 2010 AS PER BELOW The RIS/II provides its information and advocacy services on an outreach ‘clinic’ basis in Dublin and Galway. The following are the times and locations of clinics:DublinTuesdays 10.00-12.30 : Green Street Macro Community Resource Centre,1 Green Street/North King St. Dublin 7Wednesdays 10.00-12.30: Blanchardstown Citizen’s Information Centre, Westend House, Westend office Park Dublin 1513.30-15.45: Tallaght Citizen’s Information Centre, 512 Main Street,Dublin 24 Thursdays 10.00 to 12.30: Rathmines Information Centre, 11 Wynefield Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 14.00-16.30: Meath Street Citizen’s Information Centre, Meath street Dublin 8 GalwayCitizens Information Centre, Augustine House, St Augustine Street Galway T: 091 532 850)•Monday 2.00 pm, Tuesday 2.00pm and Thursday 10.30 am

non-EEA migrant workers

2009-12-15T14:52:00.001-08:00

For your information, please circulate to your members and your community.you are probably aware a scheme has been announced by the Government for non-EEA migrant workers who have held an employment permit or green card and become undocumented for reasons beyond their control. This is often as a result of workplace exploitation and / or work permit not being renewed. Successful applicants will receive 4-month Temporary Permission to Remain from the Department of Justice, Equality, and Law Reform. This will provide time to apply for a Work Permit, for which the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment will waive the usual eligibility criteria. Applications can be found at www.inis.gov.ie/pages/undocumented_worker_scheme Applications must be completed in BLOCK CAPITALS, in black ink and in English, and returned by the 31st December 2009 to: Undocumented Non-EEA Workers Scheme Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service 13/14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2 FAQ’s and MRCI points will assist information providers, organisations and individuals to apply for the scheme.
Translations of MRCI Points for UDW will be on posted on MRCI’s web-site on Monday 30th November. It will be available in. Urdu Bengali Portuguese Mandarin Chinese Thai Russian Arabic PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE IS 31ST DECEMBER PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO MIGRANT WORKERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES. For more information or assistance, contact the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, 55 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, (01) 8897570, www.mrci.ie, or call the Citizens Information Service on 1890 777 121 or drop into your local Citizens Information Centre or Migrant Support Organisation

From: Helen Lowry [mailto:helen@mrci.ie] Subject: FW: Self Advocoacy Translations for the UWS APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING Dear AllA scheme has been announced by the Government for non-EEA migrant workers who have become undocumented for reasons beyond their control. Please find attached information in different languages about the bridging visa scheme for undocumented migrant workers, frequently asked questions and also the application form. Successful applicants will receive 4-month Temporary Permission to Remain from the Department of Justice, Equality, and Law Reform. This will provide time to apply for a Work Permit, for which the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment will waive the usual eligibility criteria. Please send this information on to any migrants you feel may benefit from it and anyone who can spread the word within their own communities. Its attached in Portuguese, Bengali, Chinese, Russian, Thai, English, Urdu. Many thanks Edel Edel McGinleyProject Leader Forced Labour and Irregular Migration Migrant Rights Centre Ireland No 55 Parnell Square WestDublin 1Ireland( 00353 (0)1 8897570Fax 00353 (0)1 8897579e-mail edel@mrci.iewww.info@mrci.ie
10 attachments — Download all attachments MRCI FAQ's on the Undocumented Workers Scheme.pdf12K View Download Undocumented Workers Scheme Application Form.pdf70K View Download UWS Points of Information Arabic.pdf269K View Download UWS Points of Information Bengali.pdf90K View Download UWS Points Of Information Chinese.pdf70K View Download UWS Points of information English.pdf62K View Download UWS Points of Information Russian.pdf196K View Download UWS Points of Information Thai.pdf143K View Download UWS Points of Information Urdu.pdf202K View Download UWS Points Of Infromation Portuguese.pdf65K View Download

integration guide for immigrant youth and parents

2009-12-03T09:07:00.000-08:00

I would like to invite you to a training session on our integration guide for immigrant youth and parents. This guide will be launched in January and if you are intending to use this guide I would advice you to attend this training. Please see all details in the attached document.

Invitation to Training on the
Integration Guide for Immigrant Youth and Parents

Date/Time: 17th of December 2009 from 10am to 12:30pm (followed by a light lunch)

Venue: Ozanam House, 53 Mountjoy Square West, Dublin 1, (map and directions below)

Integrating Ireland has developed an Integration Guide for secondary school aged immigrant youth, their parents (from outside the EU) and those who work with them. This guide consists of different sections and includes information and links to resources on education, language, youth work, community and family life as well as discrimination and racism in Ireland.

You are invited to attend this training event on the contents and use of the guide.
This invitation extends to all Integrating Ireland member groups and other organisations that work with or will be working with immigrant groups, particularly young people and parents (e.g. youth organisations).

The aim of this training is to introduce practitioners to the Youth Integration Induction Guide and prepare them to use it effectively. Sessions will be interactive, depending on each group’s interests and will follow this general agenda:

Background, advantages and objectives of Guide
Overview of Guide
How to use resources which help facilitate integration
How to enable young people/ parents to use the Guide
This training is free of charge. Travel expenses will be reimbursed (public transport only unless justified in cases where not possible) on the production of original receipt. Childcare expenses can be covered if an official childminding service (i.e.crèche) is used and receipt is produced. Please contact me in advance if you need childcare expenses reimbursed.

To book your place, please RSVP by the 7th of December 2009 to:
Jana Weidhaase (Youth Officer), jana@integratingireland.ie or 01-6453070/-91

Kind regards,

Jana WeidhaaseYouth OfficerIntegration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland Limited18 Dame Street1st and 2nd FloorDublin 2IrelandReception: 01 645 3070Direct Line: 01 645 3091website: www.integratingireland.ie

ITM on Traveller Focus 2009

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Dear Members
Information from our member ITM on Traveller Focus 2009!
Kind Regards
Monica Anne

Traveller Focus Weeks 2009 - Nov. 30-Dec. 11th - Visit www.tfw.ie for more information.
Launch Monday November 30. (See Attached Invitation)
Traveller Focus Weeks 2009
The 2009 theme for Traveller Focus, which takes place over two weeks from November 30th - December 11th 2009, is Traveller Pride.
The aim of the programme is to celebrate the contribution Travellers make both within their own communities and to Irish society as a whole, through their culture, enterprise, sporting excellence, professional expertise across every area and unique history and tradition.
National and local events around the country will innovatively focus on the theme, and the week will feature the inaugural Traveller Pride Awards, which it is hoped will become an annual event honouring the achievements and contributions of Travellers across Ireland. Objectives of Traveller Focus Week:
To develop Traveller pride in their Irish identity and cultural background
To develop awareness and promote an understanding of the position of Travellers in Irish society
To highlight Travellers’ contribution to Irish society
To promote Traveller participation in public life and policy development
Traveller Focus Week is organised by
The Irish Traveller Movement,
Pavee Point Travellers Centre,
The National Traveller Women’s Forum,
Minceirs Whiden,
National Traveller MABS
National Association of Traveller Centres.
The week is funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
For more information on the week contact Irish Traveller Movement: Tel 01 679 6577 or visit the Traveller Focus Website - www.tfw.ie

ITM requests the pleasure of your company to the official launch of Traveller Focus Week 2009Monday 30th November 2009 at 10.30am in the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin 1
Mr. John Maloney, T.D., Minister of State for Equality, Justice and Law Reform (with responsibility for Equality, Disability and Mental Health) will formally launch the week.
Light refreshments available on arrival.
RSVP: Chantelle Maritz, ITM office on 01-6796577 or chantelle.maritz@gmail.com
--
Damien Walshe
Membership Development Coordinator
Irish Traveller Movement
4-5 Eustace Street
Dublin 2
Ph: 01 6796577
Fax: 01 6796578
Web: http://www.itmtrav.ie
Charity Number: CHY1406

Don't forget to log on and sign the ITM Ethnicity petition, at:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/itmethnicity

LoveMusic HateRacis

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LoveMusic HateRacism are proud to announce a new fortnightly event launched on 26th November in Dublin.
The LMHR Sessions is an open-mic style event, in the basement of Le Cirk Bar, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The LMHR Session #2 will take place in the same venue on Thursday 10th December
We encourage musicians from any background style or genre to bring their instruments, plug in, play and enjoy the night with a drink on us.
Any musicians wishing to get involved in the night, simply email artists@lmhrireland.com with a brief bio and links to some tracks.Preference will be given to those who email as spaces are limited-but we do encourage you to turn up on the night, plug in and play.
And for the audience,well its free in and we'll have some drinks promos available so its not to hard on the pocket,and of course you'll be able to enjoy the best in live performances in the comfort of Le Cirks basement bar.
With Special Guests including...
Fiach
Stace Gill
Colin Scallan
...and more .....
Also,the Goovalization DJ's will be taking over the basement till late with the best in music from São Paulo to Casablanca, Berlin to Dakar, Bombay to Buenos-Aires, Hong-Kong to la Havana...
The LMHR Sessions Launch Thursday 10th DecemberLe Basement, Le Cirk Bar 32 Dame Street , Dublin 2 Free Admission-8pm-Drinks Promos

In attention of citizens of Republic of Mo

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ldova The consul of Moldovan Embassy in London, Mr. Vladimir Sacagiu, is coming to Dublin on December 14th, 2009, 9.00am-5.00pm Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. If you wish to make an appointment, please contact: Tania Condrea 0864015375 (Association of Moldovans in Ireland) Or the Moldovan Embassy in London.E: consul.london@mfa.mdT: 0044 – 2089956818 W: www.britania.mfa.gov.md In atentia cetatenilor Republicii Moldova Consulul Ambasadei Republici Moldova la Londra, Dl Vladimir Sacagiu, va veni la Dublin la data de 14 decembrie 2009. Adresa: Carmichael House, North Brunswick, Dublin 7. 9.00-17.00 Cei care doresc sa-si faca inscriere sunt rugati sa telefoneze: 0864015375 (Tatiana Condrea, Asociatia Moldovenilor din Irlanda) sau sa contacteze Ambasada Republicii Moldova la Londra. E: consul.london@mfa.mdT: 0044 – 2089956818W: www.britania.mfa.gov.md Moldova Vision Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 E: info@moldovavision.orgW: www.moldovavision.orgT: 087-9022216Company No.: 424480 ~ Registered Charity No. CHY17129

Candidates, on RTE Radio One

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Listen out for radio documentary, Candidates, on RTE Radio One at 6.45pm - December 5.In May 2009, Colin Murphy hit the roads of Ireland on the campaign trail with some of the 40 immigrants who ran in the local elections. In Dublin, Limerick, Monaghan and Donegal, he talked to candidates and the people they were canvassing about the issues and the practicalities of local politics in Ireland. From Patrick Maphoso's activist independent politics on Dublin's northside to Anna Rooney's staunch support for the Government in Clones, this project charts the diversity of experience and opinion amongst an emerging group of politicians.Ultimately, the experience was a sobering one: "It will take a long time for people to get used to immigrants participating in the elections," said Maphoso, "but the first generation have to pave the way." In Letterkenny, Michael Abiola Phillips is also philosophical: "I won't be disappointed even if I don't get in this time around," he said. "It means I have to work harder."Produced by Colin Murphy for FOMACS, the 20-minute version of Candidates is available as a podcast on RTE Choice and an eight-minute version will be broadcast on The Curious Ear on RTE Radio One at 6.45pm on December 5. You can listen to the programme and check out related FOMACS coverage and documentation of immigrant candidates contesting local elections across Ireland at www.fomacs.org
For more information or details on how to subscribe to our RSS feeds please go to www.fomacs.orgOr email your enquiries to maeve.burke.fomacs@dit.ie

DIVERSITY TOOLKIT

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DIVERSITY TOOLKIT FOR THE YOUTH SECTOR IN IRELANDatMACRO Resource Centre, 1 Green Street, Dublin 117th December at 4pmPlaces are limited. Please RSVP to Geraldine@nyci.ie or phone 01-4784122 before 10th DecemberPromoting Equality and InclusionThis self-assessment Toolkit is for youth leaders to determine the level of equality and inclusion in their programmes.It includes practical tips showing how to improve equality and inclusion for a wide range of young people who have diverse lives and identities.

Provide the entertainment

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Hello,

Please find below information from Volunteering Ireland in relation to their event in Dublin Castle. They are looking for groups who would like to volunteer their time and provide the entertainment. If you are interested, please contact Marzia at Volunteering Ireland directly on the e-mail/phone provided below.

Kind regards,

Agnieszka Wiesyk

Intercultural Community Worker

North West Inner City Network (NWICN)

117-118 North King Street

Dublin 7

Intercultural Training Sessions:

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Intercultural Youth Work

This FREE training can help in:

* Getting your organisation ready to work with the Ethnic Minority Youth

* Engaging in the intercultural youth work and building new groups

* Planning intercultural programme

This training is addressed to:

* Youth workers on any capacity who work/ would like to work with Ethnic Minority Young People

* Professionals working with Ethnic Minorities

* Community activists and Members of New Communities and people living in Dublin 7

* Anyone interested in above issues

The training will now take place:

on Monday, 7th & 14th December 2009, 9:30 - 13:00, (the training will be delivered in 2 parts over 2 morning sessions)

in:
Hardwicke Room, Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7
Please check the link for directions:

http://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/Location

To book please call 01 677 4494 or email: aga@nwicn.ie

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please do not hesitate to distribute this flier further to people/organisations you think may be interested.

Could you please display attached information in your office if possible?

PLEASE NOTE:

Other Intercultural Training with NWICN Intercultural Working Group:

We will run next Intercultural Training Sessions in coming months in relation to diversity in volunteering, intercultural childcare, intercultural community work and intercultural communication/competence. Please let us know if you are interested in any of the above and so we can keep you updated.

Agnieszka Wiesyk

Intercultural Community Worker

North West Inner City Network (NWICN)

117-118 North King Street

Dublin 7

NWICN Intercultural working Group

2009-11-26T13:47:00.001-08:00

NWICN Intercultural working Group and the Home School Community Liaison Scheme invite you to:

1st Free Information Coffee Morning:

Your Family’s Social Welfare Rights & Entitlements
(Information on Job Seekers Benefit & Allowance, One Parent Family Payment, Medical Card & GP Visit Card, Rent Supplement & FIS will be provided by the Dublin City Centre Citizens Information Service)

The meetings will take place in 2 locations:

Information morning 1:

Tuesday 1/12/2009, 9:15 - 11:30

Scoil Mhuire 's Iosaf Girls National School,

St. Mary's Place, Dorset St, Dublin 7

Information morning 2:

Wednesday, 9/12/2009, 9:15 - 11.00

Room 2, Parish Centre, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7

Interpreters will be provided

Þ Poranne spotkanie przy kawie na temat podstawowych zasiłków
Þ 信息咖啡早茶会-关于基本社会福利应得权利
Þ La o cafea matinala despre inlesnirile sociale

Þ Побеседуем за чашкой кофе о социалъном обеспечении (в Ирландии.)
Þ Petit déjeuner d'information au sujet de la protection sociale de base

For more information please contact: Aga at the number below or Greg (085 1035456)

Press Release

2009-11-25T14:38:00.001-08:00

Ireland's National Plan of Action to Address Female Genital Mutilation - one year since the launch

25th November 2009

Today marks the one year anniversary of the launch of Ireland's National
Action Plan on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). One year on the National
Action Plan is yet to be formally adopted by any government agency and
specific legislation outlawing this form of torture in Ireland is still not
in place.

The goals of the National Action Plan are to; firstly, prevent the practice
of FGM in Ireland. Secondly, to provide high quality, appropriate health
care and support for women and girls who have undergone FGM. Finally, to
contribute to the worldwide campaign to end FGM.

We estimate that over 2,500 women living in Ireland have undergone the
procedure and thousands of children are at risk of this potentially fatal
practice, which is a gross violation of their human rights.

The Irish government must follow through on the recommendations proposed to
Mary Harney, Minister for Health and Children, and adopt a bill to
specifically outlaw the practice in Ireland. Only once this is achieved will
these women and children be protected and we can continue our work to
promote the abandonment of the practice internationally.

The Steering Committee is particularly concerned about the gaps between the
current United Kingdom legislation, covering Northern Ireland, and our own.
The Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 in the UK introduced
extraterritoriality, making it an offence, for the first time, for UK
nationals or permanent UK residents to carry out FGM abroad, or to aid,
abet, counsel or procure the carrying out of FGM abroad, even in countries
where the practice is legal.

Salome Mbugua, Director of AkiDwA says "There is currently no explicit legal
protection against FGM in Ireland; neither is there specific legislation to
protect a child from being removed from Ireland to have the procedure
carried out overseas. These two scenarios need to be catered for together
within legislation. We hope that the Minister for Health and Children will
get the appropriate support from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law
Reform and the Attorney General in urgently progressing this matter."

the women who have been murdered in Ireland since 1996

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Please see attached the invitation to the symbolic event to commemorate the women who have been murdered in Ireland since 1996 and to higlight the issue of Violence Against Women for the 16 Days of Action. It wil be held at the southern coner of Mountjoy Square Park opposite Ozanam House at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 2nd December.

Men and women are welcome. We are asking 159 women who come to each hold an A4 card with the place and date of the murder of one women which has taken place in Ireland since 1996. If you are sending women along, please tell them to look for me or one of the organisers as before the event starts so they can get a card and join the group of 159 women who will gather during the ceremony for a photo to be taken of them

I hope you will all tell your friends and members to come along and support this important campaign.
Thanks,
Nadette

events will be taking place in Dublin City Centre

2009-11-21T14:56:00.000-08:00

Over the course of the coming weeks, a number of events will be

taking place in Dublin City Centre to celebrate Christmas.

Below is an outline of the events taking place.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - 22nd November 2009
The countdown for Christmas is on! Help us officially launch the Christmas Season by coming along to the Festival of Lights on Sunday 22nd November, at 4.30pm on O’ Connell St., a free festival with family entertainment for all. Switching on the Christmas lights has been an integral part of Christmas in Dublin for many years, and is one of the city’s landmark events in the run up to Christmas.
Road Closures will be in place from 14.00 to 21.00 on O’Connell Street. The Stage will be placed in front of the Spire facing the River Liffey. Activities will begin at street level at 16.30. Stilt walkers, Face Painters and others will also entertain the crowd during the day. The 98fm Roadcaster will be on O’Connell Street from 16.30-19.00.

DUBLIN CITY SENIOR CITIZEN DAY - 30th November 2009

Dublin Senior Citizen Day is taking place on Monday 30th November and is the day when our senior citizens from all over Ireland can use their Free Travel Pass to come to the Capital City and enjoy free cultural events, activities and special discounts. The day is sponsored by Dublin City Council, Dublin Tourism, Transport 21, Friends of the Elderly, Dublin City Business Association, Dublin City Business Improvement District, Dublin Bus and the DART. Full details of all activities and events will be available at the Dublin Tourist offices in O'Connell Street Dublin 1 and Suffolk Street Dublin 2 as well as from www.dublincityseniorcitizensday.ie

FAMILY DAY - 8th December 2009
Families are invited to come in to Dublin city and avail of entertainment, cultural activities & special discounts in many Dublin shops. It’s a day full of fun an excitement for all the family starting with the opening of the live crib for Christmas at the Mansion House with a live performance by St. Mary’s Secondary School Choir, from Glasnevin. There will also be a variety of entertainment taking place on South King Street, Dublin 2, from 12pm including a Christmas themed inflatable bouncing castle, bungee trampoline, bucking Reindeer, stilt walkers, balloon modelling, face painting, performers and childrens entertainers. The Dublin Gospel and other entertainment will perform at the IFSC.

Threshold will be doing a parade from the Ilac centre to Wolfe Tone Park.

CATHEDRAL STREET MARKET
Soak up the Christmas spirit at the latest addition to Dublin City’s Markets, taking place on Cathedral Street, Dublin 1 (Pedestrian area beside the Pro Cathedral) from Thursday to Sunday from 3rd December for three weeks from 11.00 – 19.00. Dublin’s newest Christmas market will consist of 10 traders selling craft products such as homemade candles, gifts and cards, fair trade Christmas toys etc. A masseuse will also be available for tired shoppers.

There will also be regular carol singing and choir performances from Focus Ireland Singing Santa’s, St Andrews Choir, Threshold and Hallelujah Choir Coolock amongst others.

COPPINGER ROW MARKET
The existing Coppinger Row Market is expanding for Christmas! The market which already takes place on Thursdays and Fridays each week will now run from Thursday to Sunday for three weeks before Christmas, starting on the 3rd December. The Craft Council of Ireland are providing some specialist traders and a number of buskers have been confirmed to play.

If you have any questions or concerns in relation to any of these events, please contact us on 01-2018882 or info@magnumevents.eu
Kindest Regards and wishing you all the best in the lead up to Christmas.

Gerard Farrell

Dublin City Centre BID Company Ltd

O'Connell Bridge House

Level 2

D'Olier Street

Dublin 2

T: +353 1 6334680

D: +353 1 8994013

F: +353 1 6334683

M: +353 87 9828772

E: gerard.farrell@dublincitybid.ie

W: www.dublincitybid.ie

Communities Connect have teamed with Youth Action

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*Communities Connect have teamed with Youth Action- Northern Ireland and are offering you the opportunity to attend a Practical Workshop on Engaging Young Men. *

This workshop will be held in Dundalk Institute of Technology on Thursday, 26^th November 2009.

Places are limited, so if you are interested or know someone that this would be of interest to, please contact Donna Salt of Youth Action as per details on attachment.

Thanking you,

Sonya Grimley

Communities Connect

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

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Training Workshops in Issues of Sexual Violence Spring 2010

Venue: the Rape Crisis Centre, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
9.30 am to 4.30 pm.

Ø A one day workshop on Working with Issues of Child Sexual Abuse on Thursday 21st Jan 2010. This workshop is for staff and volunteers who want to increase their understanding of the dynamics and impact of child sexual abuse, and to enhance their capacity to deal with this issue.

Ø A one day course Preventing and Dealing with Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Managers, Human Resources Personnel, Equality Officers, Members of Boards of Management. This course would be helpful also to those in a counselling role, but please note the focus is on issues for the Manager rather than on counselling issues. This course will be held on Wednesday 3rd Feb 2010.

Ø A four day course Sexual Abuse: the Counselling Process from Monday 22nd February to Thursday 25th February 2010. This course is for psychotherapists and counsellors and those in a counselling role, and focuses on the therapeutic process with adolescent and adult clients.

Show Racism the Red Card

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Show Racism the Red Card are calling for teachers and youth workers to register to participate in our inaugaral Online Anti-Racism Competition for 2010.
We are looking for young people to produce a written, visual or audio visual art peice on the themese of the Show Racism the Red Card DVD. The DVD is part of our education pack. It can be viewed on our website. It is available in hard copy aswell.
We look forward to your entries.
http://theredcard.ie/art_competition_intro.html

Kind regards,

Garrett

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=160409474826&ref=ts

Show Racism the Red Card,
Carnichael Centre for Voluntary Groups,
North Brunswick Street,
Dublin 7
Tel. 00353 1 8280018
Mobile. 00353 86 392 7650

Company number 365 810
Charity number 17360

For more information-
info@theredcard.ie
www.theredcard.ie

Violence Against Women-A Global Crisis

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Violence Against Women-A Global Crisis: Accountability—Activism—Action Thomond Park, Limerick, Thursday, 26th November 2009, 9.15 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. A conference organised by Banúlacht-Women in Ireland for Global Solidarity, the Clare Women’s Network and the Limerick Women’s Network for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Violence against women has been termed a “global pandemic”. The conference will explore diverse aspects of this pandemic and highlight the work of organisations in Ireland and the South that are working for the eradication of violence against women. Keynote speakers: Margaret Martin (Director, Women’s Aid), Leila Sheikh (Journalist/activist): Nata Duvvury (Global Women's Studies Programme, NUI Galway). Morning session chaired by Nessa Ni Chasaide, vice-chair of Banúlacht; afternoon session chaired by Ailbhe Smyth, Feminist Open Forum. Workshops cover diverse issues, such as Local and Global Costs of Violence against Women; What Is Violence against Women?; One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Making Services More Inclusive; Challenging Violence against Women through Feminist Activism; The 16 Days Campaign: Community-based Responses; Relaxation Skills; Where the Legal System Fails Women; Violence against Women and HIV: A Global Pandemic; Women and Armed Conflict and feature facilitators and resource people from Amnesty International, National Traveller Women’s Forum, Akidwa, West Clare Women’s Forum, Women’s Aid, Trócaire, Clare Haven House, NUI Galway, Hill St FRC, Feminist Open Forum, Joint Consortium on Gender Based Violence. This conference is funded by Irish Aid and Trócaire. Banúlacht-Women in Ireland in Global Solidarity Tel: +353 (0)1 872 3039Email: info@banulacht.iehttp://www.banulacht.ie/

Sunday Session

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Love Music Hate Racism Ireland are hosting a Sunday Session Where - at the Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1When - Sunday 22nd November Doors at 8-30pm Admission €5
www.lmhrireland.com
The three live acts are
Radical Picnichttp://www.myspace.com/radicalpicnic
Whet you appetite as Radical Picnic deliver a veritable feast that will nourish the consciousness as well as the heart & soul! Sumptuously sandwiched between pulsating bass lines, searing guitar lines and thunderous rhythms comes an internationalist battle cry for the new era of counter culture.
Combining originally penned stellar tunes mightier than any sword with the occasional peppering of defiant classics served up for the modern world, RADICAL PICNIC, a musical collective formed in 2008, are determined to put the soul back in to Rock’n’Roll.
Joyce and The Sonic Gypsieshttp://www.myspace.com/mickjoyce
Following a string of inventive and original albums released by Joyce since 2000, such as “Mono 2 - Songs for Voice and Guitars of Various Persuasions”, the plan for the fifth album was to have a strong percussive vibe running through... A vibe, allied to a tension/connection between the east and west....
In 2007, as the new album The Bosphorus was being recorded, part of the wider project (Flesh and Blood) of cross cultural interconnectivity with - in Joyce's words - “our eastern brothers/sisters”, Joyce & Sonic Gypsies, a 10 piece band, focused on live performances here and abroad including performances in Vicar St and Whelan’s.
A unique and inspiring experience listening to the Western / Middle-Eastern rhythmic collaboration … While the philosophy of the songs is truly “Western” they get their soul and energy from the unmistakable and very distinctive Eastern & Southern rhythms…Is there such a thing? Come along, listen and decide!!!
Dermot Kennedyhttp://www.myspace.com/dermotkennedy
Dermot Kennedy is an 18 year-old singer/songwriter from Dublin. He's been playing the guitar to accompany his singing since he was 13. A couple of years ago, as he became more serious about music, he moved away from covering other artists and began to write his own music.
His main influences include Glen Hansard, David Gray and American band Bon Iver to name a few. He recently started a pure-music degree out in NUI Maynooth. Despite his young age, he has plenty of experience gigging in Dublin, in venues such as The Button Factory, Eamonn Doran's and loves heading down to The Bankers Inn on Trinity St. for the acoustic nights on a Tuesday.He hopes to keep gigging as much as he can, building up a profile and hopes his music can take him somewhere good...
Please forward on to contacts.-- Kurt Nikolaisen
Love Music Hate Racism Ireland
Mobile: +353(0)85-8244468

Taste of Nations Food FairBalbriggan

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Taste of Nations Food FairBalbriggan, Bracken Court HotelSaturday 21st November For More Info Contact WOMEN OF MULLTICULTURE BALBRIGGAN WOMB [mailto:wombculture2006@yahoo.ie]

Reporting to the United Nations on Health and Housing Rights

2009-11-10T15:00:00.000-08:00

Reporting to the United Nations on Health and Housing Rights Regional Information Meetings in Dublin, Limerick and Castlebar Is your organisation working on issues relating to health or housing inIreland? Would you like your voice and the voices of your service users to be heardat the United Nations? The right to health and the right to housing are human rights. The Irishgovernment has signed up to these rights. One method of holding thegovernment accountable on what it actually delivers is the reportingprocess. Amnesty International Ireland is co-ordinating an NGO reportrepresenting the experience of rights-holders that will be presented to theUnited Nations Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights at the sametime as the Irish government’s next report on the International Covenant onEconomic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). We are hosting a series of regional consultation meetings during the monthof November 2009. At these meetings, we hope to get representatives ofsmall, local groups involved in service delivery, lobbying or campaigningwork on any issues related to health or housing. Dublin – Thursday 19th November 2009, 2-4pmVenue: Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublinwww.centralhoteldublin.com Limerick – Monday 23rd November 2009 , 12 noon – 2pmLimerick Youth Service, 5 Lower Glentworth Street, Limerickwww.limerickyouthservice.com Castlebar – Tuesday 24th November 2009 , 12 noon – 2pmLough Lannagh, Old Westport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayowww.loughlannagh.ie/conferencevenue.html

National Protest: Dublin Community Sector Assembly

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National Protest: Dublin Community Sector Assembly - Friday 6th November, 1.30pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean Mc Dermot St, Dublin 1.

Communities Against Cuts
Get Up, Stand Up
for a better, fairer way

Workers and communities are being attacked by Government proposals to cut wages and services. We have a short time before the next budget to show that ordinary people are not going to accept all the pain for the mistakes of bankers and property developers.

We are calling on all community workers, activists and projects to join us on the day a deliver a clear message to Government.

ICTU “GET UP, STAND UP” Dublin Protest

Dublin based community workers and activists will be assemble at:

Friday 6th November 2009
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Sean McDermot St, Dublin 1
1.30pm

the National Youth Council of Ireland and Boston College

2009-10-30T13:42:00.000-07:00

Integrating Ireland with the National Youth Council of Ireland and Boston College is holding a lunchtime seminar on Tuesday November 17th for youth groups and immigrant-led organisations to meet Molly Baldwin from Boston, USA, who runs a large youth community centre and project called Roca. Roca, is a vision and value-led organization committed to serving the most disenfranchised and disengaged young people with effective and innovative approaches to helping them move toward economic independence and living out of harm’s way. The organisation works with large communities of ethnic minority and immigrant youth as well as broader youth groups—View the web-link for more information http://www.rocainc.org/This is a unique opportunity to learn from good practice internationally in working with marginalised young people. The seminar will also serve to network youth services and minority-ethnic led groups based around Dublin to each other. Participation is free, but limited in numbers. Registration is essential through the Boston College, Thea Gilien at gilien@bc.edu

Integrating Ireland Network and the National Youth Council of Ireland in Partnership with Boston College Ireland Invite you to a lunch time discussion with Molly Baldwin of ROCA youth project Boston When - Tuesday 17th November from 12.00 – 2.00 pm (with light lunch) Where – Boston College Ireland - 42 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2(Directions on http://www.bc.edu/centers/irish/dublin/about/contact.html) Roca is a vision and value-led organization committed to serving the most disenfranchised and disengaged young people with effective and innovative approaches to helping them move toward economic independence and living out of harm’s way. For more information on ROCA visit http://www.rocainc.org/ If you are interested in attending please rsvp to Thea Gilien on gilien@bc.edu For more information contact:Elaine (NYCI) at elainem@nyci.ie 087 7711530 Monica-Anne (Integrating Ireland) at regions@integratingireland.ie 087 9610897

Dublin Region SIPTU

2009-10-30T13:41:00.000-07:00

Dublin Region SIPTU members, community workers & activists. National Protest: Dublin Community Sector Assembly - Friday 6th November, 1.30pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean Mc Dermot St, Dublin 1. Communities Against CutsGet Up, Stand Up for a better, fairer way Workers and communities are being attacked by Government proposals to cut wages and services. We have a short time before the next budget to show that ordinary people are not going to accept all the pain for the mistakes of bankers and property developers. A series of national demonstrations are planned for Friday 6th November, uniting the community, private and public sectors in solidarity. Protests will be held in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Sligo, Tullamore, and Dundalk; further details are available here: www.getupstandup.ie. We are calling on all community workers, activists and projects to join us on the day to deliver a clear message to Government. ICTU “GET UP, STAND UP” Dublin Protest Dublin based community workers and activists will assemble at: Friday 6th November 2009Church of Our Lady of LourdesSean McDermot St, Dublin 11.30pm Limerick Community Protest SIPTU Community members and activists are uniting against cuts at a protest in Limerick. Transport will be available if you wish to travel to this protest (subject to demand). Please contact 01-858 6367 if you wish to attend. Assembly will be on: Thursday 5th November 2009The Mechanics Institute Pery’s SquareLimerick 12 Noon SIPTU Community www.siptu.ie/community Video: www.youtube.com/user/SIPTUCommunity Join SIPTU www.siptu.ie/join

NYCI is running the course

2009-10-30T13:38:00.000-07:00

NYCI is running the course detailed below in Dublin City Public Library, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 on Wednesday 2nd December. To apply, please complete the attached form and return it to training@nyci.ie For more information, please contact NYCI ELAINE MAHONIntercultural Outreach WorkerNational Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI)3 Montague StreetDublin 2Office Ph 01 4784122Mobile Ph 087 7711 530Email: elainem@nyci.iewww.intercultural.ie; www.youth.ie “Practical Supports for doing Intercultural Youth Work” Date: Wednesday 2nd DecemberTime: 10.30am – 4.30pm Location: Dublin City Public Library, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Learning Content:This is a 1-day course which will introduce participants to the skills and resources needed in planning effective and sustainable intercultural youth programmes. The session will help participants:· Understand the needs and identify ways of working with young people, their parents and volunteers from a minority ethnic background in relation to youth work;· Develop the skills to assist young people from minority ethnic backgrounds to participate; · Address the issue of cross-cultural communication when working with young people, their parents and volunteers from a minority ethnic background;· Promote and take action towards developing a culturally inclusive youth service;· Examine current youth work practices in the participants’ own organisations. Designed for This course will suit individuals that have a professional role – voluntary or staff - in a youth work setting. It is designed especially for anyone involved in planning, evaluation and programme development. Cost: This 1-day training will be free of charge To apply, please contactTraining AdministratorPh: 01-4784122OrEmail: training@nyci.ie Places are limited and issued on a ‘first come first served’ basis

“Fundamental Rights in the European Union

2009-10-30T13:34:00.000-07:00

Date for your Diary

“Fundamental Rights in the European Union:
New Challenges and Old Issues for the Union and Member States”

European Union Fundamental Rights Agency
Irish Roundtable
11.00am – 2.00pm

Preceded by
NGO Forum
9.30am – 11.00am

Thursday, December 3rd 2009

At the National University of Ireland, Maynooth

President Mary McAleese, Uachtaráin na hÉireann
will address the opening session

Contributors Include:
- Morten Kjaerum, Director, FRA
- Anastasia Crickley, Chairperson, FRA Management Board
- Other speakers to be confirmed.

Places are limited so please let us know if you wish to attend.
Further details and programme outline will be issued to participants
Email: Marianne.oshea@nuim.ieTelephone: 01 708 6263

13th October 2009
Dear Friends,

Over the next few weeks the Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union will be re-opening membership of the Fundamental Rights Platform of the Agency. I would like to encourage you to consider engaging with the Platform as a way to promote your consideration, in the EU context, of the Fundamental Rights and anti-discrimination issues you are concerned with.

Information will be available at:
http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/civil_society/fr_platform/fr_platform_en.htm

The functions of the Platform which are listed in the Regulation of the Agency are;

- To make suggestions on the Annual Work Programme
- To give feedback and suggest follow-up on the Annual Report
- To communicate outcomes and recommendations of conferences, seminars and meetings relevant to the work of the Agency.

In addition, the Agency will interact with the participants of the Fundamental Rights Platform in accordance with specific needs related to areas identified as a priority for the Agency's work.

These functions mean that, while the Platform is not a decision making body of the Agency, it has the important function of informing FRA’s work and planning.

The following criteria will apply cumulatively in determining participation in the Fundamental Rights Platform:

Organisations committed to work and with a proven record of work for the advancement of fundamental rights;

Organisations active in the areas of the Agency's Multiannual Framework;

Organizations with a specific expertise, proven experience and engagement in matters within the remit of FRA;

Organisations which are representative in the field of their competence on national, regional, European or international level;

Local/grass roots organizations may participate on the basis of specific demand by the Agency (e.g. organizations working closely and directly with victims of fundamental rights violations) in order to directly inform the work of FRA from this crucial perspective;
Organisations with an ability and capacity to act as a link between their own constituencies, national and European networks and the Platform;
Organisations which are able to make known the work of FRA in their country;

In effect, engagement with the Platform is open, attending meetings and financial support is of course limited, but even without attending everyone can play a role.

From those who attended the last meeting of the platform in Vienna last May, an advisory panel for the Fundamental Rights Platform was elected for a period of one year. The next Platform meeting will be May 2010 in Vienna.

Please get in touch with me or directly with Massimo.Toschi@fra.europa.eu if you require further information.Please note also the attached information regarding a date for your diary: A meeting for NGO’s and other civil society actors interested in the Platform will take place at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth on December 3rd before the Fundamental Rights Agency Roundtable Discussion.

Any further information you require can be accessed by following one of the links below, a number of studies have been completed over the past year which may be of interest to you.

Best wishes,

Anastasia Crickley
Chairperson of the FRA Management Board

Our Languages

2009-10-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

Greetings!‘Our Languages’, a group set up within the Department of Russian andSlavonic Studies in Trinity College, Dublin is organising a conferenceon minority languages in Ireland on 21-22 November. The first part ofthe conference, Saturday morning, is concerned with the status,maintenance and support of minority languages and cultures. The secondpart, Saturday afternoon and Sunday, focuses more specifically on theRussian language.One of the aims of the conference is to identify whether Ireland hasor needs a policy for managing cultural and linguistic diversity. Wewill be looking at issues such as the National Development Plancommitment to diversify the provision of languages in the post-primarysector, and asking whose responsibility is the transmission of thehome language. A panel of speakers from government and NGO bodies willspeak briefly on their organisation’s activities, and questions willbe taken from the floor.If your organisation would be interested in participating in thediscussion round these issues as members of the audience, you would bemost welcome.For details on the background to the conference and topics to becovered, please contact Sarah Smyth, Department of Russian andSlavonic Studies, Trinity College Dublin, tel. 353 1 8961819ssmyth@tcd.ie . For all other queries, contact Caelinn Largey,Administrative Assistant, 353 1 8378166 caelinnlargey@gmail.com .I am attaching the conference form should you wish to participate.Yours sincerely,p.p. Feargus DenmanCaelinn Largey-- Наши Языки/Our LanguagesDept. of Russian and Slavonic Studies, TCDhttp://www.tcd.ie/Russian/our-languages

Love Music Hate Racism

2009-10-21T15:46:00.000-07:00

60's/70's fancy dress theme Halloween Ball Thursday 29th October @ The Twisted PepperDoors 8-30pm Admission €7 Thursday 29th October sees the first Love Music Hate Racism Halloween Ball taking place at The Twisted Pepper,Middle Abbey Street. It's a 60's/70's themed fancy dress/music night and as well as plenty of traditional and not so traditional Halloween games we'll have prizes for best dressed 60's - 70's Icon and more...
Doors are at 8-30pm (till 2-30am) and admission is €7
Live music from...
Moustache Riot
Moustache Riot are a three piece international rock band based in Dublin. Their sound is rock! With Conrad coming from Brazil with a background of flash heavy metal, Tak from Japan listening to all kinds of classic hard rock and Stephen from California being into alternative and classic rock. They have an “ in your face “ sound and an energenic vibe on stage. Starting out as a Jimi Hendrix Experience Covers band and slowly writing their own material, you could describe their sound as a modern Hendrix California rock band. But with Conrad’s ripping licks and effects, Tak’s melodic bass and Stephen’s intense drum playing, they have a new sound of their own. Are you ready for them?
The Super Fantastic Adventures of Captain Magic in his Amazing Wonderland
The Super Fantastic Adventures of Captain Magic in his Amazing Wonderland is a musical project formed by musicians from Spain, Brazil and Ireland. They have managed to create a unique sound of folk, funk, blues and disco. Electric and acoustic guitars, drums, bass, flute, violin, saxophone and percussion create a rich sound that will make you move whether you want to or not. With only a couple of months under their belts they’ve played The Academy , The Button factory , Sin é , The Globe , Shebeen Chic, The Scene, The Twisted Pepper and The Festival of World Cultures.
Mute Fish
Take two Lithuanians, an Irish, a Polish and a Ukrainian...add surf music, folk music and traditional music from each of their respective countries and you get Mute Fish.This five piece manage to fuse elements of what seems an impossible mix ,and make it sound the way it should. One minute you’re in a scene of Pulp Fiction, the next you’re at an Eastern European Ceili! Expect some twisted ankles at The Twisted Pepper.
Your Dj's for the evening shall be...
Bootnik
Bootnik has been Sin E’s resident Wednesday night DJ since 2008. “Little Saturday” as the night is known unifies the aural currencies of Soul, Afrobeat, Funk, Bossa and Breaks to electrify your ass off the chair and onto the dancefloor. She also spins her bag of dancing shadows regularly on Saturday Nights at Soul and Funk night “Solar” in The Bull and Castle
Richbea
Richbea(aka Subway Mike) is a Dj based in Dublin who play's a mixture of Funk, Soul, Boogie, Reggae, Disco (Re-Edits), Rockabilly & Old School Hip -Hop.His previous residencies include DIG @ Rí Rá & Féile. He is currently resident in The Turks Head Dublin. He has played other venues such as Hogans, POD, Spy Bar, & Rogue. Love Music Hate Racism Ireland is a non profit collective dedicated to fighting the growth of racism & fascism north and south of the boarder. After a successful campaign launch in July and an invite to Electric Picnic 09,the LMHR ''Sight and Awarenes'' Campaign has gained a lot of ground and will soon be launching in Cork and Galway. Our aim is to promote education and understanding of other cultures through musical events. The economic downturn has created the perfect breeding ground for anger towards immigrants, asylum seekers and foreigners in general. We want to take that anger and the ignorance and turn it into something good. For more info on Love Music Hate Racism , its origins and its campaigns, please visit www.lmhrireland.com

Innovation Week Dublin and POLSKI EXPRESSC ordially invite you to:

2009-10-16T14:01:00.000-07:00

My own enterprise in Ireland II Business Forum for up-and-running entrepreneurs
Thursday, 15th October, 2009, 7-9.00pmDCC Civic Offices, Wood Quay Venue, Dublin 8
FREE entry!
Seminar Programme:Opening speeches. Opportunities and challenges for Migrant Entrepreneurs in IrelandMartin Kavanagh, the Director of Community & Enterprise, Dublin City CouncilAnna Pas, Polski Express
Ethnic entrepreneurship in Ireland. Support and Trainings for business peopleThomas Cooney, DIT
Support and Advice for Polish Entrepreneurs in IrelandBeata Janota, Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy in Dublin
Enterprise supports available in IrelandInformation, advice, financial support available and incubatory-units for start-upsKenneth Germaine, Base Centre
Psychology in BusinessBusiness and negotiation skills. How to influence others and get your message across.Emilia Marchelewska and Zuzanna Zelazny, the Psychology Hub
Accountancy and TaxationBasic accountancy and taxation for small business in Ireland.Robert Meleady, PBS Group
Moreover: information stalls, publications and free business courses (ILAC Business Library)More info: www.innovationdublin.ie
RSVP: Polski Express – Anna Pas, anna@polishexpress.net
Partners: Forum Polonia, the Psychology Hub, Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy in Dublin

multi-cultural prize-winning drama

2009-10-07T14:42:00.000-07:00

As a finale to the Communities Connect finding our voices series, we are delighted to invite you to our diversity evening comprising multi-cultural prize-winning drama, drumming and a digital storytelling DVD screening.
Digital Storytelling DVD screening - ‘Living in Direct Provision – 9 Stories’ – the culmination of a collaborative digital storytelling project in which 9 storytellers participated in a process of storytelling, reflection, creative writing, photography and the use of multi-media technologies to make a 3-4 minute story about their own experiences as asylum seekers and refugees.
Drama Presentation ‘If George Could Talk’ - an innovative drama piece set in Nigeria and Ireland. It is an adaptation of a prize winning short story with a vibrant and talented cast, hailing from Nigeria, Cameroon, Togo and Kurdistan
Cast of ‘If George Could Talk’ - Drama adapted from prize winning short story written by Melatu Uche Okorie. Cast: Bahroz Wakashi, Felicia Chidozie, Joy Uzoegbu, Rita Ojo, Oyinlade Adeyemo, Njideka Queen Iwuoha, Messan Dodji Agode, Theo Guessela.
This evening has been made possible due to collaborative working with the following organisations & groups: DABTTA (Dignity, Belonging through the Arts), MARDI (Movement Against Racism, Discrimination, Intolerance), Integrating Ireland, Fomacs (Forum on Migration and Communications), Refugee Information Services, Ruach Rhythms.
Everybody is welcome and the event is free.
To book contact Communities Connect team: +353 42 938 1734 / + 353 87 9796130 / johdi.quinn@dkit.ie A project supported by Peace III programme managed for the Special EU Programmes body by the Community Relations Council / Pobal consortium.

Equality & Rights Alliance (ERA) invites

2009-10-07T14:40:00.000-07:00

Dear MembersWe encourage you to particpate and circulate the notices on to your contacts. Please RSVP to the Equality Alliance Directly on rachel@eracampaign.orgKind Regards,M.A. BrennanNetwork CoordinatorIntegrating Ireland18 Dame St., Dublin 2Email regions@integratingireland.ieTel. 0879610897/01 6453070Web. www.integratingireland.ie
Defending Equality and Human Rights in Crisis Advocacy workshop Equality & Rights Alliance (ERA) invites you to attend our advocacy workshop Date: Wednesday, October 21st Venue: Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo Time: 10:00am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided) Date: Thursday, October 22nd Venue: National Association of Traveller Centres, Unit 1, Nestor’s Retail park, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. CTRL+Click for directionsTime: 10:00am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided) Date: Saturday, October 10th Venue: One Parent Exchange and Network, 7 Red Cow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7.Time: 10:00am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided) About ERAERA is a coalition of over 130 NGOs, trade unions, academics and individual activists established initially in 2008 to challenge Government cuts to the Equality Authority and Human Rights Commission. This is not a good time for equality and human rights in Ireland. ERA believes that the Government has used the cover of financial cutbacks to mount a targeted attack on Irish equality, rights and social justice bodies for severe cuts. This undermines the ability of those bodies to assist people experiencing inequality and discrimination to vindicate their rights. The aims of our workshop: To inform you about the ERA campaign and our work to hold Government to account for its cuts to the equality and human rights bodies, To gather information about the concerns of local groups on how cuts are affecting your work to combat discrimination and promote equality and how we can add your concerns to the ERA campaign, To outline the practical support that properly functioning watchdog bodies can provide to help people vindicate their rights, To look at practical campaigning to help ensure that the equality and human rights infrastructure is strengthened and improved for people experiencing inequality and discrimination. Who we want to meet?Those with an interest in and commitment to equality, human rights and social justice. People who are experiencing inequality and discrimination. Rachel MullenCo-ordinatorEquality Rights Alliance c/o OPEN7 Red Cow LaneSmithfieldDublin 7 t - 353 1 814 8860f - 353 1 814 8890http://www.eracampaign.org

Houses of The Oireachtas

2009-10-07T14:37:00.000-07:00

October 2009 - A Month of Action For a Just Debt Policy for Ireland
With the World Bank and IMF holding their annual meetings in Turkey this week, now is the time to bring the attention of our political representatives to the urgent need for a new, just debt policy for Ireland.
Last year, DDCI campaigners persuaded the Minister for Overseas Development Peter Power TD to agree to publish a new debt policy. And now the Department of Finance are drafting it. This month is a critical month to ensure that the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan and Minister Peter Power are aware of our deep concern that the people of the Global South must not pay for unjust and illegitimate debts.
This campaign is all the more urgent right now as impoverished countries face into yet another devastating debt crisis as a result of the global financial crisis. This is because the solutions being offered to countries of the Global South by the World Bank and IMF are to give more loans with damaging policy conditions attached, rather than to do what is needed - cancel unjust debts and provide more grants to help people to cope.
To add insult to injury, the World Bank is offering loans with policy conditions attached to impoverished countries to cope with climate change - despite their not being responsible for the climate crisis in the first place. Offering more credit to impoverished countries is not the solution to the debt or climate crises!
DDCI is asking you to support the Campaign for a Just Debt Policy for Ireland by:
1. Printing out the attached petition and asking your friends / family / comrades / community to sign it (Or we can post you printed copies on request).
2. Once you have some signatories on your petition, send copies of it with a personal note to all of your local TDs and ask them to raise a question about the need for a new, just debt policy in the Dáil. And ask them to request the Minister for Finance and Minister Peter Power to support a new debt policy that reflects the concerns raised in your petition.
A just Irish debt policy is very important as it will guide how the Irish government represents us as a member of the World Bank and IMF.
You can find the postal and phone contacts for your TDs at:
http://oireachtas.ie/members-hist/default.asp?housetype=0&HouseNum=30&disp=const
- For more background information on the petition you can read the attached 'DDCI Campaigners Update'.
- If you would like to organise a talk / workshop In your area on the need for action to end the debt crisis please contact: Nessa at: 01 6174835 or email: nessa@debtireland.org.
Thanks as usual for your support.
Nessa Ní ChasaideCo-ordinator
Debt and Development Coalition IrelandUnit F5Spade Enterprise centreNorth King StreetDublin 7Ireland
Ph: + 353 1 6174835Skype: nessaniWebsite: http://www.debtireland.org/

the launch of Focus Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Irel

2009-10-07T14:27:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who has already RSVP’d to the invite to the launch of Focus Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Ireland’s “Making a Home in Ireland” which takes place this Thursday. If you have not had a chance to reply, please do so by this Wednesday the 7th of October by clicking here. Regards, Lucinda