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Welcoming and supporting people who come to Ireland in search of safety not only fosters more cohesive communities but also allows Ireland to benefit from their skills, labour, and contributions to society. 6/6

If the Minister’s concern is social cohesion then supporting effective migrant & refugee integration into communities & the workforce must be at the centre of his policies, instead of measures that violate Ireland’s international human rights obligations & divide communities. 5/6

The recent comments made by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan highlight a broader issue in government policy: the need for more joined-up planning across departments. It seems decisions on housing, migration and service delivery are disconnected from one another. 🧵1/6

Limerick solidarity walk shows ‘Diversity is Strength’ on International Human Rights Day. 💪👏 #DiversityIsStrengthLK #LimerickUnitedAgainstRacism #MigrantIntegrationSteeringGroup #ilovelimerick #lovelimerick #limerick #limerickcity @LKagainstracism ilovelimerick.ie/limerick-solid…

Solomon, Fatima & Amina speak Somali, Arabic and Kurdish, but play is their shared language. Toy donations from Limerick communities through Doras have brightened their days and given their mums hope. Help us bring joy to more children. Donate: doras.org/donate2 💛

Do you know the moment you 1st got the sense of belonging in a new place? For Leila, it came with a paintbrush in her hand. After fleeing war, she is rebuilding her life in Ireland: art classes at Doras give her space to heal & find hope again. Support us doras.org/donate

Hiring migrant workers? Join Doras’ Gateway to Employment for a free online training on work entitlements, permits, labour market access & immigration stamps. 📅 18 Dec | 2-3pm Free session open to all employers. Final session of the year! Register: eventbrite.ie/e/supporting-m…

Stellar article by Keire Murphy @EsriIreland: "Migration is social, because humans are social. We tend to migrate to where we know people. We know this from our history: Irish people tend to go where Irish people have gone before." independent.ie/irish-news/kei…

✍️‼️In just 3 weeks, Irish politicians will review new asylum legislation – a decision that could either strip away key protections for people seeking safety or uphold a fair, humane system grounded in human rights. You can email your TD now to tell them to keep protect the basic human rights of people seeking safety - action.uplift.ie/campaigns/keep… #PactCheck #ActOnThePact #EUMigrationPact #RefugeesWelcome

Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Whether you can lead, join, offer property, or lend a helping hand, there's a place for you in Community Sponsorship Ireland. Got time? Got property? Got skills? You’re needed. And you won’t do it alone, we’ll guide and support you every step of the way. Become part of a more welcoming, inclusive community today. Learn more: communitysponsorshipireland.ie

The Government’s plan to take up to 40% of asylum seekers’ income for accommodation is unjust and will push people deeper into poverty. We need humane & sustainable policies, not stop-gap measures that punish vulnerable people. Full statement: doras.org/news/doras-sta…

Are you job hunting & want a professional-looking LinkedIn profile? Then join us for our free webinar: LinkedIn for Beginners with a LinkedIn specialist and get a discount code for LinkedIn Premium! 27th November at 2pm Register to receive the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/doraslinkedin

Ireland’s new asylum legislation could take away the basic human rights of children, families & people seeking international protection. But together, we can change course. Email your TD now and urge them to keep essential safeguards in the law 👉 action.uplift.ie/campaigns/keep…