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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ReplyReply AllMove... Flag this messageLaunch of 'Belonging': Youth Media ProjectThursday, 4 November, 2010 17:56From: "FOMACS" Add sender to ContactsTo: themuslimlobby@yahoo.ieEmail not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.




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

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.





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Anne Bevan

Office of the Minister of State for Integration

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

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

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

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

Partners
Many Happy returns to all of us!!!
This month we celebrate our first birthday. We have been around one year... Wow!!! Thanks for all your interest, support, and presence. It means a lot to us!!!Therefore we have prepared a very special programme for September to celebrate the first birthdays of CFCP and fourth birthday of ArtPolonia which both fall together with the Dublin Culture Night on the 24th September.Our programme for the 24th September includes a concert by a trio VOICES, ANIMATED GRAPHIC SCORES project by Shane Mc Kenna and World Music Event featuring Jacek Halas, his friends musicians from Poland and Lithuania and the Slovak Folk Group Ostroha. VOICES – 6.30 at CFCP - The free vocal and site-specific improvisation concert will take place in the various spaces available at CFCP in- and outside of our venue. We promise a mesmerising experience.ANIMATED GRAPHIC SCORES - from 8pm. Shane Mc Kenna will present his collaborative project for professional and amateur acoustic and electronic musicians performing together the animated graphic scores developed by Shane.For New Communities and all interested in World Music, ArtPolonia together with the Temple Bar Cultural Trust is co-coordinating a musical stage at the Civic Offices to present in Dublin the most appealing voices from the Eastern European Folk Music. An energetic concert and dance workshops will take place from 6pm till 8pm. DO NOT MISS IT!!!!For our other highlights of the month and the upcoming artistic workshops please read on below.Join us in the months of celebration and more work to present an event programme which Dublin really needs.Hope to see you soon!Monika

Highlights of the Month
Courses
Events
Highlights of the Month
FAT – 2nd and 3rd September at 7pm – a performance about skinny bitches, skinny lattes and skinny jeans. FAT is about the leftover pizza you had for breakfast. FAT is video chat. Channel hopping. FAT is looking at photos of strangers on Facebook, and LOL-ing... FAT is skinny, ugg-mug, butter-face and junk-in-the-trunk. More details click here >>
Artists United in the Aid of Gosia - Charity Event on the 4th Sep 2010 - Music, art and food at this charity event to support a Polish artist in Ireland suffering from cancer. More details click here >>
The German Movie Night – 5th Sep at 6pm will be presenting Lichter/The distant lights by Hans-Christian Schmidt (14 prizes and 10 nominations at international festivals!!!) and Auf der anderen Seite /Edge of Heaven by a German-Turkish director Fatih Akin - the winner at the Cannes Film Festival 2009. More details click here >>
At Photobase on the 16th September at 7pm we are hosting A Light Evening curated by Angel Luis Gonzales, Director of the PhotoIreland Festival. A Light Evening is a series of open talks for everyone to show and discuss photographic work. More details click here >>
Our second Experimental Music Evening (EME) on the 27th September at 8pm will feature Pacific 231 a/k/a Pierre Jolivet and his latest project Im’shi. The performance is a live improvisation involving an electronic canvas, an instantaneous visual feedback incorporated to real-time 2D/3D imagery and responding to the sound material. More details click here >>
At the Creative Café on the 21st September at 8pm we will present a project by Liubov Kadyrova on the creation and destruction of a large scale multi-media collage in relation to her reflection on the value of art in the recession. More details click here >>
EVERY WEEK:Jazz Jam SessionWednesdays from 8.30 till 11.30pmGreat international musicians are coming together every Wednesday for all kinds of jazz and cool improvisations in a very friendly and informal atmosphere. Also for those who “only” want to listen!
MEMBERSHIP @ CFCP:Our email subscribers also gain a 25% discount on our membership scheme for one year if they book on one of our courses. You pay €15 instead of €20 to receive numerous benefits which you can check on our website: www.cfcp.ie
Courses / Workshops / Seminars
Workshops
Title
Date
Day
Times
Duration
Fee
Tutor


Photography Workshop - Documenting Artwork for Publication
11.09.10
Saturday
10am - 4pm
1 day
€70 / €80
Hugh McElveen


Develop your Illustration skills
14.09.10
Tuesday
6.30 - 8.30pm
6 weeks
€100 / €120
Agnieszka Marzec


Jazz & Blues Guitar
14.09.10
Tuesday
6.30 - 8.30pm
8 weeks
€225 / €250
Jarek Dobrzanski


Puppetry Workshop
15.09.10
Wednesday
6.30 - 8pm
10 weeks
€225 / €250
Camilla Fanning


Creative Composition
15.09.10
Wednesday
6 - 8pm
10 weeks
€225 / €250
Dylan Rynhart


Linocut Workshop
18.09.10
Saturday
11am - 4pm
1 Session per month
€40 / €50 per session
Marta Wakula-Mac


Photography Workshop - Creative Image Composition
22.09.10
Wednesday
6 - 8.30pm
10 weeks
€250 / €275
Hugh McElveen



Bring a Friend Scheme** Special Offer**Anyone who books a place on a course we will offer a 25% discount if they refer a friend. Refer four friends who book and you can come along for free.
Events Calendar - September
Diary 01 - 30.09.10
01.09.10Jazz Jam Sessionpercussion, guitar, double bass and other instruments. The session is open to everyone, including those who like to listen. Members €5 Non-Members €7.508.30 - 11pm
02 & 03.09.10FATperformance piece "in development "by Talking Shop Ensemble FAT is about skinny bitches, skinny lattes and skinny jeans. FAT is about the leftover pizza you had for breakfast. FAT is learning HOW TO LOOK GOOD NAKED. FAT is video chat. Channel hopping. Wots ur name sxy? FAT is looking at photos of strangers on Facebook, and LOL-ing. FAT is skinny, ugg-mug, butter-face and junk-in-the-trunk. FAT is about being trapped in the television. And not sure of the way out.FAT is being, watching, and being watched. Talking Shop are trying to see if they can even make theatre about FAT. And they want you to watch them as they try. Members €5 Non-Members €7.507pm
04.09.10Artists United in the Aid of GosiaThe event will feature 18 different artists and 2 DJs who donated their amazing works for our friend Gosia. She is 25 years old. In April 2010, seven years after her last therapy, doctors diagnosed cancer regression causing drastic changes in her life. Presently Gosia struggles with her illness going through another chemotherapy to save her life. An illness does not choose but you may choose to help.Admission €53 - 9pm
05.09.10German Movie NightLichter/The distant lights by Hans-Christian Schmidt). 14 prizes and 10 nominations at international festivals!!! 105minAuf der anderen Seite /Edge of Heaven by a German-Turkish director Fatih Akin - the winner at the Cannes Film Festival last year and four more awards at the German Film Academy's ceremony in Berlin - gold for best film, best director, best script - all for Akin - and a best editing prize for Andrew Bird. 116minBoth films or one -Members €5Non-Members €7.506 - 10pm
07.09.10ExhibitionIllustration at CFCPOpeningExhibition of works by the workshops participantsRuns from 07 - 14.09.10This exhibition is a result of 'introduction to illustration workshops run at CFCP. Presented artists: Barry Ferguson; Klaudia Marcinkowska; Joanne Owens; Sandra Schoene & Noel Simpson. Everybody is welcome !6.30 - 8.30pm
08.09.10Jazz Jam Sessionpercussion, guitar, double bass and other instruments. The session is open to everyone, including those who like to listen. Members €5 Non-Members €7.508.30 - 11pm
11.09.10Photography WorkshopDocumenting Artwork for Publication with Hugh Mc ElveenReproducing accurate colour and making sure that artwork is evenly lit without unwanted shadow can be a challenging task for artists wanting to document their own work. This course teaches you how to record your work using available light and other techniques that artists have access to without significant financial outlay. There will also be a demonstration of using studio lights to document work.Members €70Non-Members €8010am - 4pm
13.09.10CFCP CinemaA new feature film from Tyrone film-maker Bernadette Manton. The film is called 'Blood' and has a running time of 93 mins. It concerns an incestuous relationship between adult brother and sister Carrie and Guy and the destructiveness this engenders within their own relationship and those around them.Members €5 Non-Members €7.508pm
14.09.10Develop your Illustration skillswith Agnieszka Marzec 6 weeksDuring this course participants will design their own storyboard, storyline and characters for their own illustrations. The Design module introduces you to long list of illustration books, magazines and websites. 6.30 - 8.30pmMembers €100Non-Members €120
14.09.10Jazz & Blues Guitarwith Jarek Dobrzanski8 weeksThis course is suitable for intermediate guitarists looking to improve their musical skills, inspiration and good fun. The 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! The participants should bring their own instruments (electric or acoustic guitars), guitar cables and optionally practice amps.6.30 - 8.30pmMembers €225Non-Members €250
15.09.10Puppet Making Workshopwith Camilla Fanning10 weeksThis is a beginner’s introductory course exploring puppetry. You will make a variety of different types of puppets, developing characterisation and using a wide range of craft and found materials. Explore ways to express puppets’ personality and character in the design, through making ‘facial’ features, costumes, traditional/ modern techniques, materials and a lot of imagination. 6.30 - 8pmMembers €225Non-Members €250
15.09.10Creative Compositionwith Dylan Rynhart 10 weeksLearn to write the music you hear and have it performed. A class in Composing music for real Instruments. The participants will be preparing for a performance of their own music in December, this will be recorded and will involve some great musicians, the instrumentation of which will be chosen by consensus in the classes. 6.30 - 8pmMembers €225Non-Members €250
15.09.10Jazz Jam Sessionpercussion, guitar, double bass and other instruments. The session is open to everyone, including those who like to listen. Members €5 Non-Members €7.508.30 - 11pm
16.09.10PhotobaseA Light EveningAt our Photobase event on the 16th September we are hosting “A Light Evening” curated by Angel Luis Gonzalez, Director of the PhotoIreland Festival.A Light Evening is a series of open talks for everyone to show and discuss photographic work. Next Thursday the 16th of September you are invited to bring your images - a USB stick with screen resolution images should do - and to participate in these 2 hours session. We will organise the time slots and make sure that as much as possible everyone has the chance to show their own work. Some curators, gallerists and the press may attend and participate. You will enjoy great exposure, but above all the opportunity to share your views, network, and gain an outside perspective on your practice. Tea, Coffee, Herbal Tea will be provided. Feel free to bring other drinks if you wish so.Members €5 Non-Members €7.507 - 9pm
18.09.10Linocut Workshopwith Marta Wakula-Mac. During the work the participants will focus on variety of line, different texture, negative and positive image. They will be introduced to a method of how to apply ink on to a plate and two different methods of printing of single and multi-colour plates; by hand and on the printing press. There will be a possibility for everyone to use a professional printing press and make a few prints. Members €40Non-Members €5011am - 4pm
22.09.10Photography WorkshopCreative Image Compositionwith Hugh McElveen10 weeksThis is a project based course that explores the rules and tricks behind composition and content of photographs to create a visual impact. It contains a mix of theory, appreciation and practical content. The course led by an experienced and renowned photographer Hugh Mc Elveen will take place in small groups (max 8 people) and therefore will assure individual attention, personal advice, answers and feedback. Participants should be familiar with the basics of photography and with their cameras functions (exposure, aperture, shutter speeds etc.). By the end of the course participants will have developed an initial idea towards completion and will have honed their technical ability. The focus is also on understanding composition, lighting and technical settings for different creative uses. 6.30 - 8pmMembers €250Non-Members €275
21.09.10Creative CaféSmaller than Life – a project on creating an art piece, exhibiting it and finally destroying by Liubov Kadyrova Liubov Kadyrova will create a large scale mixed-media work over the course of a week preceding the Creative Cafe and destroy it as a part of her performance and artist’s talk on the 21st September. Her contribution aims to explore the value of art in the recession and invites spectators to view the process of creation and destruction. This project has been previously presented in Berlin and provoked intense responses from the artist and the viewers, challenging ideas of the importance of art within our lives.Members €5 Non-Members €7.508 - 10pm
22.09.10Jazz Jam Sessionpercussion, guitar, double bass and other instruments. The session is open to everyone, including those who like to listen. Members €5 Non-Members €7.508.30 - 11pm
24.09.10Culture Night 2010 @ CFCP “VOICES”A mesmerising concert by a free vocal improvisation trio. Voices comprise vocalists Dorothy Murphy, Sue Rynhart and Tuula Voutilainen. Exploring energy - past, present and future - Voices will present a site-specific performance inspired by the various spaces available in and outside this beautiful Georgian building. Voices - this trio’s experience draws from classical and early music, jazz, electro-acoustic music, noise, psychedelic rock and theatre. However, at times the bareness of the three voices, often unamplified, is shocking. The most essential ingredient of their practice is simply inhabiting the here-and-now, weathering the uncertainty, exposure and confusion on the one hand, and excitement, elation and adventure on the other. 6.30 - 7.30pm
24.09.10Culture Night 2010 @ CFCPAnimated Graphic ScoresConcert of acoustic and electronic/noise musicians interpreting live animated graphic scored by Shane Mc KennaAnimated graphic scores consist of moving shapes and symbols, which may be interpreted and performed as sounds. This event developed by Shane Mc Kenna looks to explore the collaborative nature of graphic score performance with a large gathering of professional and amateur musicians creating a unique musical experience through interpretation, listening and performing. Everyone is encouraged to bring an instrument or noise-making device along and join in. 8 - 9pm
24.09.10CFCP 1st Birthday PartyAmazing international musicians, a lot of friends and artists associated with CFCP, dancing singing – simply a great night till early in the morning, films, photos, youtube... Yes, we are desperate to have really good night!!!Bring your favourite drink and some food as the night will be long. 10pm till late
27.09.10Experimental Music Evening (EME)Im'shi (go away, walk in colloquial Arabic) by Pierre JolivetA monthly evening for new & experimental music incorporating talks, gigs, exhibitions, installations, screenings, workshops and all happenings of artistic musical expression.Pierre Jolivet and his latest project Im’shi will be presented at CFCP’s second Experimental Music Evening. Along with his performance Pierre will be giving a talk on his musical practice and will be available for an Q/A session. Members €5 Non-Members €7.508 - 10pm
29.09.10Jazz Jam Sessionpercussion, guitar, double bass and other instruments. The session is open to everyone, including those who like to listen. Members €5 Non-Members €7.508.30 - 11pm
30.09.10Scribbler's Writing WorkshopFree writing session, write on one topic and then read it out. Ideal for a lunchtime. Free 1 - 2pm
30.09.10Magda NowackaTwenty SevenOpening A solo exhibition of photographer Magda Nowacka. This time, the artist will show twenty seven of her favorite imagesRuns from 30.09 - 07.10.10Twenty Seven – a photography exhibition by Magda Nowacka. The selection for this show consists of traditional and surreal photos of landscapes which were taken by using a variety of techniques including infrared and ND filters, long exposures, macro and fisheye lenses long exposures and conceptual photos showing everyday life from "a different perspective".7pm
New Monthly Events in CFCP


CFCP Cinema
CFCP CINEMA has been set up as a totally open-access initiative - we have no selection process and no censorship*. We show what we're given and let the audience make up their minds. All we want is to celebrate the diversity of the moving image and share it with our audiences. The lack of pre-selection induces a greater element of chance and a possibility for the utmost variety.(*Of course, we also need to make sure that any type of pornography, films presenting paedophilia, racist or fascist content will not be considered for screenings.) CFCP CINEMA shows take place once per month on the second Monday of each month. We aim to show ALL kind of films and videos at each show. The shows will be 2.5 hours long with a short break. We will provide a relaxing informal atmosphere, big screen, good sound, tea & coffee and you are more than welcome to bring your own refreshments with you. We will introduce the films and the film makers are encouraged to answer questions on their films if they so wish. We keep the entrance price as low as we can - €5 for members & €7.50 for non members - we still have to pay the rent. For more information click here >>
Submissions to CFCP Cinema
As we are an Open Access Cinema and welcome all kind of productions (e.g. drama, experimental, documentary, animation, full length), we also encourage all experimental, low/no-budget productions.You can find out all the submission details here >>


Creative Café
CREATIVE CAFÉ Are you looking for a relaxed evening with other creative people to present and discuss your work and exchange creative ideas???CFCP is announcing its monthly Creative Cafe as a meet up and exchange platform to provide an insight into various creative processes and a reflexion on their impact.
CREATIVE CAFÉ has a leaning towards new / experimenta l /interactive / fringe / underground and any kind of interesting artistic activities with a particular focus on presenting your work to audiences and other artists, building new relationships, exchanging ideas, hearing leading creatives talk about their projects, presenting submissions for the CFCP Call for Artists and taking part in discussions on various creative topics.
For more information click here >>

Photobase
PHOTOBASE has been set up to present a series of debates and talks, discussions and workshops by photographers and reviewers on their past and newest projects. The monthly event will showcase work by national and international photographers to the audiences in Dublin.
For more information click here >>

Experimental Music Evening (EME)
A monthly event devoted to new & experimental music. EME incorporates talks, gigs, installations, screenings, workshops and all happenings of experimental, musical expression. EME was set up with the aim of providing a home for all kinds of new music outside of the mainstream. Our aim is to provide a platform for composers, musicians & performers to present and discuss their work among themselves and with CFCP audiences.
For more information click here >>
Monika Sapielak & Ian OliverCentre for Creative Practices15 Pembroke Street LowerDublin 2WWW.CFCP.IEemail: monika@cfcp.iephone: 01 7995416

Show Racism the Red Card

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

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

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

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

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!

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 -

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.


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