Introduction

Refugees and asylum seekers who work with the Irish Refugee Council at our offices in Dublin

Photo by Derek Speirs shows Reza Mirfattahi, Patrice Fuden Mancho, Julienne, Mary and Alan, Martha Diaz and Danilo Karell all of whom have experience of the asylum system in Ireland and who work with the Irish Refugee Council to help  raise awareness about refugees and asylum seekers.

The IRC has four main areas of work, promoting:

1. A fair and open system for applying for Asylum and protection

2. The right to a dignified life, particulalrly for asylum seekers in direct provision Accommodation

3. Public Understanding or people seeking protection

4. The Rights and interests of Seperated Children