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Hi everyone We have had an unexpected additional visa fee £3605.00 to get Afghan artist Alina to #Belfast If you can help share and of possible donated. Support for visa related costs moving to Belfast and immediate living costs. #LetAfghanWomenLearn gofundme.com/f/help-alina-g…

We're looking for minority ethnic young people living in 🇮🇪 to join us in Cork & give their input on things like: 🫶🏾 Identity & belonging 👨🏽‍🍼 Parental & community relationships ⛔️ Racism & exclusion 🌟 Leadership skills 🤝 Integration @DeptRCD @pobal ow.ly/oIm150T7pH6

Heartening to see thousands out across towns and cities in the UK to stand against fascism and violence. Hoping to see a great crowd in Belfast on Saturday.

Statement from FOA below following the escalation of racist and Islamophobic attacks across Ireland in recent weeks.

Yes @Lseenoi! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Embarrassing from the @News_Letter.

HERe NI are fundraising to support our friends at Rainbow Refugees NI. Please consider donating if you can afford to at: buff.ly/4d8JoQ3 Please have a look at the flyer to find out more about the fundraiser & Rainbow Refugees NI. @RainbowRefugeNI

Belfast City Council have endorsed Saturday' 'BELFAST WELCOMES DIVERSITY' rally. Thank you to all of the other groups who have endorsed - we will be posting this support soon!

Great message by @officialgaa president Jarlath Burns. 👏 The Irish diaspora exemplifies how cultural exchange enriches societies. Embracing multiculturalism helps us grow stronger and more vibrant together.

Join @Comhlamh in collaboration with Artists Against Genocide for the second of the ‘Palestine 101’ series on Thursday, 18 July, 7-9pm.  Hear directly from Palestinian artists, therapists, activists, and educators about their lived experiences. More👉 bit.ly/3S4o3i8

The IDEA Innovation Lab 2024 has come to an end. Special thanks to everyone who made this event possible. The learnings of these past two days are so important to our sector. Looking forward to seeing the results in our Catalyst Magazine later this year. Watch this space!

Please RT. Your voice matters. Tomorrow, as you march with thousands of others on the streets of Belfast, know that you tried to defend the defenceless in a faraway place that you will probably never see. Know that you did the right thing. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

"Gaels Against Genocide" solidarity march this Saturday in Belfast from Writer's Square to the City Hall at 2pm. GAA members are asked to wear club and county colours. #StopGazaGenocide‌NOW

@KNEECAPCEOL have you heard The Spark from the young ones in Cork and Lisdoonvarna @thekabinstudio ?

@CGEbelfast has launched a new podcast series called "Reimagining Development". It aims to to discuss new ways of thinking about and practicing global education and international development. The first 6 episodes are available on Spotify. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/CGE-B…

CollagesByNada and Artists Against Genocide are organising a collage workshop as a fundraiser for Gaza 🇵🇸 Come unleash your inner artist! ✂️🖼️ I'll be making the refreshments (GF and Vegan options will be available 🌱) Register here ⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/collage-fram…

We're delighted that Rainbow Refugees NI are nominated in TWO categories in the 2024 @belfastpride awards. Everyone is a winner but we'd be grateful for your support in the Public Vote: belfastpride.survey.fm/belfast-pride-…

Sudan: widespread death, displacement and hunger must be kept in people’s thoughts, rally organisers say irishnews.com/news/northern-…

Join @CGEbelfast and @Comhlamh for an online seminar on 15 May at 12pm titled "Development Education and Migration", that will debate the content of Issue 38 of @GCEDevEdReview. Full details @ centreforglobaleducation.com/events. Register on Eventbrite @ eventbrite.ie/e/development-…