Further materials

materiali-di-approfondimento

SITES AND ORGANISATIONS OF INTEREST TO REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

Movement for Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI)

MASI is the collective Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, a platform for asylum seekers to join together in unity and purpose.

Crosscare Migrant Project

This site provides assistance with the Irish immigration system.

Irish Refugee Council

The Council aims to create a just, fair and inclusive society for people seeking asylum.

New Communities Partnership (NCP)

This is Ireland’s leading and only umbrella network for migrant-led organisations

FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres)

An independent human rights organisation dedicated to the realisation of equal access to justice for all.

NASC (immigrant support centre)

NASC (meaning link in Irish) links migrants and refugees to their rights.

Doras Luimni

An independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working to support & promote the rights of migrants living in Ireland.

AkiDwA (network of African and migrant women)

AkiDwA works to promote equality and justice for migrant women living in Ireland by ensuring equal opportunities and access to resources.

Immigrant Council of Ireland

An Independent Law Centre working to provide assistance to people from a migrant background, improving and protecting their rights.

SPIRASI

A body supporting victims of torture to rebuild their lives in Ireland.

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI)

The Centre works for justice, empowerment & equality for migrant workers

Places of Sanctuary Ireland

A network of groups which share the objectives of promoting a culture of welcome, and inclusiveness across every sphere and sector of society.

UNIVERSITIES OF SANCTUARY WORKING TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE AFTER SECONDARY EDUCATION

University of Sanctuary Ireland (UoSI)

This is an initiative to encourage and celebrate the good practice of universities, colleges and institutes welcoming refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants …

DKIT

DKIT is spreading the Sanctuary Spirit of Welcome and Inclusion to become a college of sanctuary

Places of Sanctuary Ireland

DKIT progressing towards being a college of sanctuary

GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES

Department of Justice & Equality

It works to make Ireland a safe, fair and inclusive place to live and work.

Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS)

This was established in 2005 to provide a one-stop-shop for asylum, immigration, citizenship and visa services.

Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC)

Office processing applications from refugees.

Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)

Ireland’s national police and security service

Department of Social Protection

The Department promotes active participation and inclusion in society through the provision of income supports, employment services and other services.

Reception & Integration Agency (RIA)

The Agency is responsible for the procurement and overall administration of State provided accommodation and ancillary services for applicants for international protection and suspected victims of human trafficking.

Refugee Legal Service (RLS)

It provides professional civil legal aid, advice and family mediation. It also manages certain criminal legal aid schemes.

Refugee Appeals Tribunal (RAT)

This hears and determines appeals on decisions made by the International Protection Officer on applications for protection status in the State. It also determines appeals under the International Dublin System Regulations.

ORGANISATIONS WORKING AGAINST DEPORTATION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS IN IRELAND

Anti-Deportation Ireland

It is a national, multi-ethnic grassroots network/alliance of activists, asylum seekers, refugees, community workers, trade unionists, and academics campaigning against forced deportation in Ireland, and for the abolition of the direct provision system.

REPORTS ABOUT ASYLUM IN IRELAND

Annual Report on migration and asylum in Ireland

Study completed by the Irish National Contact Point of the European Migration Network which is financially supported by the European Union and the Irish Department of Justice and Equality.

Ireland and its vulnerable others

Direct provision in Ireland

INTEGRATION STORIES

Further extended interviews made during the Learning for Living Together Project.

Clip 1 – Sweden

An immigrant’s video story

Clip 2 – Italy

An immigrant’s video story

Clip 3 – Latvia

An immigrant’s video story

Clip 4 – Sweden

An immigrant’s video story

Clip 5 – Italy

An immigrant’s video story