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  • Press Release: Irish Refugee Council budget submission calls for Child Benefit or equivalent payment

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    Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action to address accommodation crisis for people seeking protection in Ireland

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  • DLA Piper’s ‘Know Your Rights’ programme announces a partnership with Deloitte to provide paid employment for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

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Press Release: Irish Refugee Council budget submission calls for Child Benefit or equivalent payment

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council budget submission calls for Child Benefit or equivalent payment

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Published: 27th September, 2023

Author: Wendy Muperi

Irish Refugee Council shortlisted for Charity of the year award

Irish Refugee Council shortlisted for Charity of the year award

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Published: 14th September, 2023

Updated: 15th September, 2023

Author: Wendy Muperi

2021 March: Irish Refugee Council welcome announcement on reduced education fees

2021 March: Irish Refugee Council welcome announcement on reduced education fees

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Published: 30th March, 2023

Updated: 26th April, 2023

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Press Release: The Irish Refugee Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform to hold an event on refugees hosting in County Donegal

Press Release: The Irish Refugee Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform to hold an event on refugees hosting in County Donegal

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Published: 7th October, 2022

Updated: 11th October, 2022

Author: Wendy Muperi

Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action to address accommodation crisis for people seeking protection in Ireland

Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action to address accommodation crisis for people seeking protection in Ireland

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Published: 4th October, 2022

Updated: 12th June, 2023

Author: Wendy Muperi

2019 June - Over 70 women come together to raise awareness about barriers to education for people in asylum process

2019 June - Over 70 women come together to raise awareness about barriers to education for people in asylum process

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Published: 28th March, 2022

Updated: 26th April, 2023

Author: Vikki Walshe

2017 - Accessing Further Education in the Asylum Process – Takondwa’s Story

2017 - Accessing Further Education in the Asylum Process – Takondwa’s Story

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Published: 24th March, 2022

Updated: 26th April, 2023

Author: Vikki Walshe

2017 - Pride reflects on life in Direct Provision and the importance of education access

2017 - Pride reflects on life in Direct Provision and the importance of education access

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Published: 22nd March, 2022

Updated: 26th April, 2023

Author: Vikki Walshe

DLA Piper’s ‘Know Your Rights’ programme announces a partnership with Deloitte to provide paid employment for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

DLA Piper’s ‘Know Your Rights’ programme announces a partnership with Deloitte to provide paid employment for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

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Published: 17th February, 2022

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Whistleblowing Resources for Migrant Workers published

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Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Op-ed: 2022 is a pivotal year for people seeking protection in Ireland

Op-ed: 2022 is a pivotal year for people seeking protection in Ireland

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Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 7th February, 2022

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Irish Refugee Council welcome Afghanistan admission programme but flag key requirements

Irish Refugee Council welcome Afghanistan admission programme but flag key requirements

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Published: 14th December, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Call on the EU: Restore rights and values at Europe’s borders

Call on the EU: Restore rights and values at Europe’s borders

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Published: 26th November, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Press Release: New report spotlights higher education barriers faced by refugees and people in asylum process

Press Release: New report spotlights higher education barriers faced by refugees and people in asylum process

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Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 18th November, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Press release: Irish Refugee Council raise concern about extended quarantine of people seeking protection

Press release: Irish Refugee Council raise concern about extended quarantine of people seeking protection

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Published: 20th October, 2021

Updated: 14th December, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Press release: Irish Refugee Council welcome White Paper, focus now on implementation

Press release: Irish Refugee Council welcome White Paper, focus now on implementation

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Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 11th March, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

17 February: Call for Land Development Agency mandate to include accommodation for people seeking protection

17 February: Call for Land Development Agency mandate to include accommodation for people seeking protection

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Published: 17th February, 2021

Updated: 11th March, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

12 February: Letter to government on access to protection process and hotel quarantining recommendations

12 February: Letter to government on access to protection process and hotel quarantining recommendations

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Published: 12th February, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Irish Refugee Council raise concerns about increasing delays in the Irish protection process

Irish Refugee Council raise concerns about increasing delays in the Irish protection process

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Published: 28th January, 2021

Updated: 11th March, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

New report: Implementing Alternatives to Direct Provision (January 2021)

New report: Implementing Alternatives to Direct Provision (January 2021)

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Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 25th November, 2022

Author: Nicholas Henderson

DLA Piper launches 'Know Your Rights' programme for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

DLA Piper launches 'Know Your Rights' programme for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

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Published: 22nd January, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

New report: Putting children's rights at the heart of decision-making in cases involving children on the move

New report: Putting children's rights at the heart of decision-making in cases involving children on the move

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Published: 19th November, 2020

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Call for urgent implementation of vulnerability assessment, two years after it became mandatory

Call for urgent implementation of vulnerability assessment, two years after it became mandatory

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Published: 5th November, 2020

Updated: 25th November, 2022

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre and the Irish Refugee Council welcome Catherine Day Advisory Group report

Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre and the Irish Refugee Council welcome Catherine Day Advisory Group report

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Published: 22nd October, 2020

Author: Nicholas Henderson

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