📍 Tessa is representing Nasc in Lisbon this week, for discussions on the EU-Passworld project and #educationpathways .

🇮🇪 Joined by project participants from around the world, including Aoibhinn from UNHCR Ireland and Barry from the Irish gov's Refugee Protection programme.

📍 Proud to be hosting the National Roundtable on #EducationPathways in University College Dublin today with UNHCR Ireland.

⬇️ Important discussions, ideas and inspirations being shared on #CommunitySponsorship with #Refugee students, NGOs, universities, volunteers and IRPP Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth.

Now more than ever, it is important that the voices of those seeking refuge in Ireland are heard.

The Irish Refugee Advisory Board is calling on everyone to register to vote ahead of the local elections.

Register to vote by the deadline Monday May 20th.

unhcr.org/ie/news/press-…

The Rafah operation is killing and displacing more
Palestinians trapped in southern Gaza. Israel, the occupying power, has the responsibility to avoid a regional spillover and the tragedy of a new refugee crisis. Aid must be allowed to reach those in need in Gaza.

#CeasefireNOW

UNHCR statement on the introduction of emergency legislation by the Irish Government:

unhcr.org/ie/news/press-…

Justice Cmttee chaired by Deputy James Lawless meets with Chairperson of Legal Aid Board & on Motion on Proposed approval of proposal for Regulations & a Directive of the European Parliament on international protection,asylum & migration.
#SeeForYourself at bit.ly/3dpIUpp

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay ✍️🗳️

Our team is ready to assist everyone coming in to register for the upcoming elections.

Make sure you are registered so that you can vote and have your voice heard in the Local and European elections in June.

Along with colleagues from UNHCR Ireland Nasc, the Migrant & Refugee Rights Centre and Migrant Rights Centre Ireland we speaking to the Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais Justice Committee on the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration Tuesday afternoon.

15th Anniversary of Rohingya Resettlement

Today marks the 15th year of Rohingya resettlement in Ireland, particularly in Carlow where the community found a place to call home.

On #PoetryDayIRL , a reminder of our Refugee Week poetry challenge for primary schools students. All the info is below 🙂 Poetry Ireland

Following the passing of the “Safety of Rwanda” Act by the UK, UN leaders have sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility sharing, human rights and refugee protection.

Full statement: unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

Could you provide a loving home to a child and help them stay in touch with their cultural heritage? Join our online fostering info session this Thursday Apr 25th at 7pm to find out where to start and what supports are available to you. To learn more visit fostering.ie

Excited to announce our poetry/rap challenge for primary schools students!

The deadline for entries is May 17th & the winners will be announced during Refugee Week in June

Get all the details below

unhcr.org/ie/poetry-rap-…

New figures released on Tuesday, April 16th show there are now 1780 newly arrived asylum seekers without an offer of accommodation in Ireland.

It’s been a year since the outbreak of Sudan’s conflict.

Women and girls continue to bear the brunt.

Find out about the rising cases of gender-based violence. #KeepEyesOnSudan

📣 Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD, today launched a call for Proposals from interested bodies to fulfil the role of a National Support Organisation under the Community Sponsorship Ireland Programme.

📍 Please find link to application in the press release: bit.ly/4ate9xV

Changes announced by the International
Protection Office (IPO) mean that from tomorrow applications will be processed at 2 locations;

Families with a child u18 at Citywest Convention Centre

All other applicants can apply at the IPO

More info; ipo.gov.ie/en/IPO/Pages/h…

Excited to announce our poetry/rap challenge for primary schools on RTÉ news2day today.

Get all the details on our website unhcr.org/ie/poetry-rap-…

Applications are open for a fully funded PhD scholarship at Trinity College Dublin for individuals in the Irish international protection system. Includes full tuition for a four year PhD plus an annual stipend of €25,000. More information is available below:
tcd.ie/study/postgrad…