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Refugee Crisis

Since 2015, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of people facing forced displacement. An unprecedented 70.8 million people have have been force to flee their homes worldwide, 25.9 million of whom are refugees with 41.3 million internally displaced. Families are being torn apart and children remain the most affected, making up over 50% of those fleeing persecution and violence. Faced with extremely poor living conditions and with no prospect of being able to return home in the short to medium term, people are forced to move on to try and find safety. The levels of global forced displacement are reaching levels unseen since World War II. It is one of the major challenges of our times. Given the sheer scale of people on the move and in need of protection, the current status quo response is not sustainable. Without alternatives, even the strictest border control efforts will not stop people seeking safety – it will only make journeys more dangerous and deadly.

EU Member States, including Ireland, must do more to ensure that durable solutions are found as people’s lives hang in the balance. As the Irish Refugee Council, we believe it is critical that Ireland plays a central role in showing solidarity with countries hosting the majority of the world’s refugee and displaced populations. We are working toward that goal through our advocacy and policy work, acting as a leading voice in the crisis keeping States accountable along with our partners and networks.

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Irish Refugee and Migrant Coalition alarm at ending of Naval rescue mission in Mediterranean

Irish Refugee and Migrant Coalition alarm at ending of Naval rescue mission in Mediterranean

IRMC expressed serious concerns over Operation Sophia announcement Read more

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

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Pathways to Protection and Inclusion

Pathways to Protection and Inclusion

Ireland's role in global refugee protection and migration movements Read more

Published: 13th April, 2018

Author: Vikki Walshe

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Safe and Legal Pathways

Safe and Legal Pathways

Opportunities for Ireland Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2016

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

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Protection, Resettlement and Integration

Protection, Resettlement and Integration

Ireland's response to the Refugee and Migration Crisis Read more

Published: 13th December, 2015

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

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

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    Irish Refugee Council welcome report: The Ombudsman & Direct Provision: Update for 2019

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Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 12th June, 2020

Author: Nick Henderson

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    26thFebruary, 2021 @IrishRefugeeCo
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    26thFebruary, 2021 @IrishRefugeeCo
  • The White Paper, including a translated executive summary, is available here ⬇️ White Paper on Ending Direct Provi… https://t.co/rLEqq18oXX

    26thFebruary, 2021 @IrishRefugeeCo
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