Our IAS team represented team Irish Refugee Council at the Fingal Integration Connections Expo recently, sharing our work with over 168 participants. Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie

Important reminder from our member @hfhrpl.bsky.social in response to Tusk's remarks on intention to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights 🔗 shorturl.at/WBsd9

Hate speech by politicians ‘escalating tensions’ in Ireland, report finds www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...

We joined Dublin City’s first Community Integration Forum, a multi-agency space to strengthen integration. Looking forward to continue sharing insights from our work and shaping inclusive policies that support refugees to thrive!

We joined other organisations before the Justice Committee this Tuesday to share our concerns about the International Protection Bill 2025 that will transpose the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum into Irish law. Full session: www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d... #EUMigrationPact #ActOnThePact

Our statement on Citywest

We held a joint press conference on the EU Pact on Migration & Asylum & IP Bill 2025 yesterday. Speakers raised concerns including insufficient safeguards for vulnerable applicants, restrictions on movement & expanded Garda powers.More: tinyurl.com/5yyh3fx7 #EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact

🔔Free LinkedIn Webinar: tomorrow, 11 AM–12 PM Learn to boost your LinkedIn profile, grow your network & find job opportunities! 🎁 Get 12 months LinkedIn Premium FREE! Open to International Protection Applicants (16+) & those with protection/refugee status. 🔗 Register: forms.office.com/e/nVdUG2fd9B

The EU Pact on Migration & Asylum risks undermining the rights & dignity of people seeking safety. Let's protect our history of fairness & tradition of welcome. 📚 Learn more⬇️ & read the brief explainer🔗 tinyurl.com/3duaz9p3 📣 Share this 📧Contact your TD #EUMigrationPact #PactCheck #ActOnThePact

Had a great time at the NEIC Service Provider Expo! Lovely to catch up with familiar faces in the integration space and meet some new ones too. Big thanks to the NEIC for putting it all together.

First day today of our new micro-credential on Working with People of Refugee Background. A great day, with great people! And fantastic to be partnering with the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social

🔔Join Our Know Your Rights 2025 Edition! ✅ For refugees & people seeking protection ✅ Learn legal rights ✅ 8-week long ✅ Starts 11 Sept 💼 Potential pathway to Deloitte “Skills for Business” prog & work placement! More info: tinyurl.com/2sr7tmhu Apply: Scan QR Code⬇️

“Thank you for your info session. We had no idea what to do when we arrived in Ireland. You explained everything clearly, in our own language, and helped us feel more at home.” 💙 — the kind of feedback that keep us going, even in difficult times.

Our Community Sponsorship team, partner organisations, and great sponsors supported Fawzyah and her family to find safety in Ireland They're now rebuilding their lives, and already helping welcome others Read the story: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca... #IrishWelcome #RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees

Thanks to The Irish Examiner for their great support for this cause. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

Our young leaders recently headed to Wexford for a retreat! 🌊 We built leadership skills, explored values, shared plenty of laughs, and even made woodfired pizzas 🍕🔥 Huge thanks to National Youth Council of Ireland for supporting our youth team 💙

🎬 Last week we spoke at a screening of Childhood by film maker Cian Geoghegan. Childhood follows former child soldier Jerome Kamara as he reflects on his past & fights to give his son the childhood he never had in Ireland. Thanks to Cian and guests for also donating towards our work!

✅30+ years later, thousands supported through our work. ✅Still, same vision: Supporting and promoting the rights and dignity of refugees and people seeking protection! Help us keep this work going, as you have always done! 🙌 🙏Donate today 🔗 www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/donate/donat...

Well done to the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social on the positive decision today by the EU Court of Justice ruling the Irish State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs. Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...

The Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) will be holding an All-Island Housing Demonstration this #Saturday. Join us and many others in marching for affordable homes for all. 🗓️July 5 ⏰1pm📍#Dublin, Garden of Remembrance. #HousingForAll #HousingRights #HumanRights

Thank you to everyone who attended our communication and media skills workshop. When we come together, incredible ideas and connections are formed! 📝 Stay up to date on our social media platforms for future workshops.

Our colleague Katie Mannion, Managing Solicitor for our Independent Law Centre, spoke at the Arthur Cox Probono Week event recently. On: ✅Role of legal support in protecting rights of refugees & those seeking protection. ✅The responsibility of legal communities in supporting vulnerable populations.

💫We were in Trinity College Dublin last week talking about the International Protection process and how our services support the successful integration of refugees in Ireland during their English class for refugees and people seeking protection. 🧑‍🏫Thanks to Trinity College. #WithRefugees

Refugees face many challenges yet many still rise with courage to share their stories, bridge gaps, push for change, dignity & a better Ireland for all. Today, we honour their strength! 🔗 Learn more: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/Listing/Cate... #WorldRefugeeDay #CommunityAsASuperpower

Today we recognise the amazing volunteers and organisations supporting refugees especially when the State fails. Huge thanks to volunteers supporting homeless people seeking protection! The embodiment of community as a superpower! More: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/homelessvolu... #WorldRefugeeDay

This #WorldRefugeeDay, we would like to shine a light on the incredible individuals who enrich our communities and are our colleagues across Ireland. Today, we share the incredible journey and achievements of Yuliia Melnyk. 📎 Read more stories: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/30-years-30-...

🦸 Today we celebrate those standing up for refugees! Groups like Grandmothers & Grandfathers Against Racism remind us of Irish values-even when it’s uncomfortable. ➡️Join the superpower community: lght.ly/7f3anfe #WorldRefugeeDay #CommunityAsASuperpower

Happy #WorldRefugeeDay! This year we’re celebrating community as a superpower, because together, we build something stronger. Follow us today for powerful stories of belonging, strength and solidarity. #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeStrong

#RefugeeWeek starts today! Join us in celebrating ‘Community as a Superpower’, spread kindness and build new connections. Get involved: check out the Refugee Week Ireland website, including 📆Events Calendar! 📍16-22 June 🔗 refugeeweek.ie #WithRefugees in Ireland and everywhere!

🆕 We’re launching a new employment programme. It will run in 4-week cycles covering wellness, corporate culture, living in and employment in Ireland. 💻Join #online on next Monday, 16 June & every following Monday until July 7th⏰ 10 am-12:30pm. 📩 Register: [email protected]

📢Defending refugee and migrant rights in Ireland? Join us⏰Wed, June 18, 5:30–8pm for a practical training on using media and storytelling to drive change. 🎟️ Registration and further details: www.eventbrite.ie/e/communicat...

Our view on deportations in the @news.rte.ie report below ⤵️ Cost of deporting 35 people to Nigeria was €325k www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

🗣️ Experiences of Policing Among Brazilians and People of African Descent in Ireland Join INAR & Dr. Lucy Michael on June 12 for a vital community conversation on the findings and recommendations of the report. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-... #CommunityConversation #INARIreland

We shared our view with the @irishtimes.com in the article: Family reunification delays having ‘devastating’ impact on refugee families Afghan family awaiting decision on parent hiding in Pakistan lives ‘every day with instability and fear’ www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...

Temporary protection status for Ukrainians who fled after Russia’s full-scale invasion of February 2022 would be extended by one year until March 2027, under a European Commission proposal published on Wednesday. www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-4...

Great to see our Know Your Rights programme with DLA Piper recognised at the AmCham Awards last week. We’re proud to have been shortlisted. The work continues; supporting people seeking protection & refugees in Ireland to know their legal rights and access employment. Congrats to the winners!

Our Employment team recently partnered with LinkedIn staff to deliver an insightful session on using LinkedIn effectively to land the desired job. A very enthusiastic group of participants whose energy and curiosity made the session a success!

We spoke to @irishtimes.com ⤵️ Ministers accused of giving ‘half the picture’ on refugees as more than 40% get positive decisions Jim O’Callaghan cited 80 per cent refusal rate on ‘first-instance’ outcomes www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...

A thought-provoking op-ed by our colleague⤵️ 🗞️A must read🔗 www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

"It would also considerably limit the use of oral hearings for appeals as part of efforts to deliver final decisions quicker." In person appeals are an essential safeguard. We strongly oppose their removal. This is a rollback of rights, not reform www.rte.ie/news/2025/04...

⭕15 at risk families in Lebanon are waiting to relocate to Ireland but they need accommodation. Can you help ? 📩 [email protected] or call📞 1800 753 343 Learn about the programme🔗 www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/Listing/Cate... 🙏Share-together we can bring them to safety! #WithRefugees

To clarify, “interceptions” refers to: 👉 Forcibly returning asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean to Libya, where they face serious abuse in detention centres. 👉EU and member states enable this practice by providing surveillance, intelligence, and operational coordination to Libyan authorities.

Do you spend time on Moore Street, #Dublin? 🛍️✂️👣 Scratch Films are looking for stories to feature in a docuseries! 🎥 Want to share what Moore Street means to you? 📩 Email: [email protected] #MooreStreet #DublinVoices #Documentary #CommunityStories

🗳️ National Voter Registration Day is nearly here! 📆Happening next #Wednesday! Make sure you're registered ahead of this year's presidential election. ✅Register locally: Follow @NationalVoterRegistrationDay on Insta, LinkedIn & FB for where to register on #Wed ✅Check now👉 checktheregister.ie/en-IE

Another brilliant event on activism, advocacy & policy lobbying from @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social & @oxfamireland.bsky.social, this time on trying to implement change at an EU level! 🇪🇺 Huge thanks for the helpful insights & inspiring conversation ☺️

Irish Refugee Council Implementing Alternatives to Direct Provision (January 2021) www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/news/new-rep...

Ireland can’t use housing shortfalls as excuse for failing to accommodate single male asylum seekers, ECJ says www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

7 April: Tunisia: Authorities clear around 7,000 migrants from camps around Sfax 8 April: Tunisia claims strategy for migrant voluntary repatriation is working 👉Tunisian authorities cannot dismantle camps of undocumented people, abandon them in the desert, and label it as a "voluntary return."