FRIENDSHIP: "a distinctly personal relationship grounded in concern for the welfare of the other" Befriending involves pairing survivors of torture with someone who can extend the hand of friendship. Meet our Befriending Officer Deirdre spirasi.ie/spirasi-meet-t…

Each year on the 26th of June, the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, marks the moment in 1987 when the UN Convention Against Torture came into effect. To find out more click on the link below. lnkd.in/dMxwShD

#lifeaftertorture #LGBTQ #Pride2021 #pride #LGBTrights #HumanRights #torture #torturerehabilitation

In this week's Meet The Team, let us introduce you to one of our resident doctors, Máirtín Ó Maoláin as part of our #workplacewednesday series. "I was eager to contribute to the care and treatment of victims of torture. lnkd.in/dpXmgmi

In Spirasi, we are serious about promoting self-care. Spending time with animals can be very therapeutic. In our house even the doggos and other furry companions get involved for Pride 🏳️‍🌈. Share some of your furry companions with us below 🐶🐱 #Pride #Spirasi #selfcare

This week's #meettheteam for #workplacewednesday features Peadar Glennon, ESOL tutor at Spirasi. Spirasi students will be graduating at an online ceremony this week, we couldn't be prouder! Read more about Peadar’s work with #survivors of torture here: lnkd.in/dHzHSAr

About to start our event to mark UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture and our Student graduation. #worldwithouttorture

“Prison like facilities in camps in Greece can precipitate additional trauma for victims of torture” #righttorehabilitation

One of our brave survivors speaks to the Irish Times. #spirasi Support group for torture victims appeals for financial aid irishtimes.com/news/social-af…

This week's Meet The Team features our Therapy Coordinator , Aisling Hearns. To find out more about Aisling’s work and Aragog the Tarantula , click on the link below. #workplacewednesday spirasi.ie/spirasi-meet-t…

RIP Charlie Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 theguardian.com/music/2021/aug…

The rewards are multiple. Writing a grant application gives you the opportunity to be an advocate for your workmates, their skills and ultimately the people they help. " In this week's Meet The Team, we feature our Grants Officer Robert King! lnkd.in/dxAFBvqf

Spirasi welcomes the success of its funding application to the @dcediy and Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD. It will be used to create & implement an #LGBTQ+ Inclusion Project to form more inclusive spaces for Spirasi’s LGBTQ+ clients. #Refugees #PeerSupport #Rehabilitation #Survivors

We at Spirasi are horrified by the recent attacks on members of the LGBTQ community. We would like to remind our LGBTQ clients that Spirasi will always remain a safe & inclusive place to seek support.

The lettuce is going to win #liztruss

Spirasi's response to recent protests:

RIP

Spirasi, the National Centre for Survivors of Torture, is celebrating International Volunteer Day today, December 5. This unique service couldn’t do its valuable work without the help of many volunteers. #IfEveryoneDid #IVD2023

RIP, abosolute legend theguardian.com/music/2025/jun…