As a member of the Coalition on the #EUMigrationPact, we’re highlighting our top concerns with the new legislation and educating people on why this matters for Irish society. Read our 5 reasons below and get our explainer at the link in bio 🔗 #PactCheck #ActOnThePact

We were at the Ireland Against Racism Carnival last weekend to stand against racism and celebrate diversity. Let’s all continue to #ShowRacismTheRedCard and make sure our communities continue to be welcoming and inclusive to all. Read more about our anti-racism work #linkinbio 🔗

Our KIND Project, in collaboration with @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social and law firm partners, has won an award at the @ChambersIreland Sustainable Business Impact Awards for Volunteering and Pro Bono Service. Well done to all involved! @supportkind.org

We are so excited to announce the launch of this year’s Creative Competition as part of the #ShowRacismtheRedCard programme. Open to Secondary #School communities, #Youth Clubs and Young #Artists (third level students) across #Ireland. All the details at the link in bio 🔗

Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social was at the Congress of Polish organisations on Saturday to speak about the integration framework here in #Ireland. Teresa also had the opportunity to talk with Polish ambassador Artur Michalski and Polish Consul Michal Wybiral. #Poland #migration #EU #Europe

@dorasirl.bsky.social is conducting a survey amongst those living in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) in #Ireland, as well as those who are now living in their own accommodation in the community. The survey can be filled out here: tinyurl.com/RecConditions

Our Advocacy and Policy Manager met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday alongside other #civilsociety organisations during his country visit to Ireland. #humanrights#migration#housing#Ireland#UnitedNations

We are hosting an immigration law clinic for migrants in Waterford City. Book a free 30 minute appointment by emailing [email protected]. Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 E866 Time and date: 2-5:45 pm, Wednesday, 24/09/2025

With #Ireland’s presidential #election around the corner, now is a good time for those thinking of running for locals in 2029 to get some canvassing experience. Take a look at this article written by our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social on how to prepare for a #political campaign ⬇️ tr.ee/lm7r5J

Back to school and back to #ShowRacismTheRedCard across Ireland! 🛑 We deliver workshops to kids from 1st to 6th class on what racism is, how it impacts people, and why diversity should be celebrated. Want to find out more? Head to the link in our bio🔗 Supported by the Ireland Against Racism Fund.

Four steps to being an ally ✅ Watch our video to find out what to do if you see someone being racially abused in a public space 🛑 Find out more on our website 🔗

The Immigrant Council of Ireland invites proposals from qualified individuals or organisations to deliver the first stage of the Indicators for Local Integration (ILI) project. To apply head to the link in our bio 🔗 Deadline for submission: Monday, 01 September 2025, at 6:00 PM.

How can you help fight racism in society? 🛑 ♻Share our resource on what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to racism around us. We all have a part to play to #StopRacism and be an ally 🫂

🚨Applications now open!🚨 Our Migrant Leadership Academy is now open for applications. The training will take place in Dublin over 3 days from 3rd to 5th October 2025, followed by three online sessions in November. Apply at link in bio🔗

How can you respond if you see a racist attack or incident in public? 🛑 We can ALL play a part to be an ally to others. Report racist incidents to: 🔺An Garda Síochána for criminal incidents: call 999 or 112 🔺Report all racist incidents to INAR: www.ireport.ie 👉And don't forget to share this post!

Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social spoke to @rteradio1.bsky.social #MorningIreland yesterday about the recent hate-related attacks on members of the immigrant community in #Ireland. Listen to the interview here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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...

July 30th is #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons. At the Immigrant Council of Ireland, the trafficking of migrant women for sexual exploitation remains a priority focus, with women and girls making up more than 90% of prostituted people. 🧵 #EndHumanTrafficking

We joined the migrant-led solidarity march in #Dublin City this weekend to show support for the victim of the recent hate-related attack and the affected community. The Immigrant Council stands in solidarity with all migrants in Ireland and will continue to fight racism in all its forms.

If you are a migrant living in Ireland who is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone! The organisations listed below can help you ⬇️ Repost and share with your network!

Brian Killoran, national co-ordinator of the Ukraine Civil Society Forum, is quoted in the Irish Times' piece on the government's decision on Ukrainians' eligibility for social housing. Read here ⬇️ www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

This year’s Political Internship Programme has finished up after a busy period of work between the interns and politicians. ➡The 2026 Programme will open for applicants early next year. Find out more about our #integration and #PoliticalParticipation work across #Ireland at the #linkinbio

The Immigrant Council stands in solidarity with Amal Women Ireland and their colleague who was the target of a racially motivated assault last weekend. Racism has no place in Irish society. We will continue our work to combat all forms of racism.

Congratulations to Cllr. @uruemuadejinmi.bsky.social on her election as Mayor of Longford for the second time. Cllr. Adejinmi graduated from ICI's Migrant Councillor internship scheme in 2018 - highlighting the importance of #MigrantPoliticalParticipation in #Ireland

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) invites tenders from companies to redesign the ICI website. The successful company will work on a full redesign of the ICI website in late 2025 in accordance with the brand guidelines. Find out how to submit the tender on our website #linkinbio 🔗

Information update 🚨 The law on organ donation in Ireland has changed. You will now be considered a potential organ donor when you die, if you are aged 18 or older, and have been living in Ireland for at least a year. Read on to find out how to opt out ⬇️

Researchers at DCU @dublincityuni.bsky.social are running a survey on LGBTQIA+ relationships. Open to all those over the age of 18, living in the UK or Ireland, and part of a sexual or gender minority. 🌎 Take part here: www.echoproject-research.com/join-study

Our CEO, @tbuczkowska.bsky.social, was a panellist at last week's event on the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), facilitated by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on behalf of the Special Rapporteur for Racial Equality and Racism, Dr Ebun Joseph. ⬇️

We are delighted to announce that #ShowRacismtheRedCard has a new ambassador! Bori Akinola is an Irish international track and field athlete who specialises in the 60m and 100m races. As well as training with UCD Athletics, Bori is a UCD Computer Science graduate, also working as an iOS engineer.

Our solicitor Mary Henderson is in Geneva this week for #Ireland’s Review under the #CEDAW (UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of #Discrimination Against #Women), taking place today. Keep an eye out for more updates on CEDAW next week!

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant by the @rte.ie Toy Show Appeal, administered by Community Foundation Ireland and will fund our work on the @supportkind.org project to support separated migrant children. Read more 🔗

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Okeke, the Immigrant Council's Anti-Trafficking Coordinator and the Chairperson of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), on her election to the board of the European Women’s Lobby. @nwc.bsky.social

The Immigrant Council of Ireland was honoured to be invited to attend the first of @president.ie Michael D. Higgin’s Garden Parties at Áras an Uachtaráin on Friday. Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social met the President and his wife Sabina.

Political Intern Profile of the week 📸 Hassan Ibrahim, originally from Somalia, arrived in Ireland in 2023, after fleeing persecution by the Al Shabaab militant group. 🧵

Well done to @rmcentre.org.uk on launching its Bloody Foreigners campaign calling on people in the community to donate blood! The Immigrant Council previously ran the campaign in Ireland in 2018 💓

Congratulations to our Integration Officer, Gonchigkhand Byambaa, who was recently awarded “Best Woman in Education” by the Association for the Development of Mongolian Women in Europe (ADMWE) 🌟

Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social will be giving the keynote address at the ‘Community as a Superpower’ seminar next Tuesday 17 June in Portlaoise, ahead of a panel discussion hosted by Laois Integration Network. Tickets are free and can be found here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/panel-disc...

Show Racism the Red Card is finishing up the school year with workshops across the country 📚 Want to find out how your school can get involved? Go to the link in our bio to read more about our #ShowRacismtheRedCard training 🔗 And keep an eye out for lots more opportunities coming in September! 🔜

The Immigrant Council of Ireland hosted a panel with the @dublincitycouncil ‘s Women’s Committee last Tuesday on Women Migrant Leadership in Mansion House. Thanks to the Lord Mayor @EmmaBlain for inviting us to Mansion House. Read about our integration work at #linkinbio🔗

Winners 🌟 The Wear Red Day 2025 school competition winners, supported by Intersport Elverys, are as follows: 🔺1st Place: Nagle Rice Primary School, Milltown, Co. Kerry 🔺2nd Place: Corran College, Ballymote, Co. Sligo 🔺3rd Place: Ballinlough NS, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon ⬇️

Our Political Internship Programme is well underway 📆 This week’s profile is of Nasanbuyan Tseveen, a public policy professional with a background in media, governance, and community engagement. She is currently interning with Cllr. Ejiro O’Hare, Fine Gael. 🧵

Great to have local media cover the National Integration Conference last week -- thanks for having us on the show @nearfm.ie @tbuczkowska.bsky.social

At our National Integration Conference on Wednesday, we were delighted to present our Recognition Award to both Clonturk Community College and Donegal Intercultural Platform for their work supporting migrants in the community. Thank you to Community Foundation Ireland for sponsoring the awards.

& that's a wrap. The 6th National Integration Conference has concluded. I'm very proud of the @immigrationirl.bsky.social crew, always delivering work to the highest standards.

We held our 6th National Integration Conference yesterday, with experts from across Ireland and further afield joining us to discuss the future of migrant integration in Ireland. Read more on our website 🔗

We are delighted to announce the winners of our Wear Red Day school competition, kindly sponsored by Intersport Elverys🏅 🔺In 1st Place: Nagle Rice Primary School, Milltown, Co. Kerry 🔺In 2nd Place: Corran College, Ballymote, Co. Sligo 🔺And in 3rd Place: Ballinlough NS, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Buczkowska as its new CEO. Teresa brings nearly 20 years of experience as a leader in non-profit management, supporting migrant rights, and promoting migrant political participation.🧵

Our Political Internship Programme is a great way for migrants living in Ireland to get involved in their communities and learn about the Irish political system. One of this year’s interns is Zeynep Naz Kalkay, currently interning with Cllr. Janet Horner, Green Party. 🧵

We recently launched our anti-racism workshops for children in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd classes 📚 Using our new learning materials, the children learnt about the harmful impacts of racism and how to treat others with respect. Find out more about our #ShowRacismtheRedCard campaign at the link in our bio 🔗

What does integration mean to you? 👉 For the month of May, we’ll be looking at what #integration means for those from a #migrant background 🌎 Here, one of our Migrant Leadership Academy alumni tells us what the word means to her. Find out more about our integration work at the link in our bio 🔗