Overview

Thursday, 02 September 2010

Who We Are

ICI Chief Executive Denise Charlton.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is an independent human rights organisation.  We advocate for the rights of migrants and their families and act as a catalyst for public debate as well as legislative and policy change. 

The ICI is an Independent Law Centre, which means we can provide legal representation to migrants and their families.  We undertake strategic litigation in order to try to effect change.

We also provide a Racist Incident Support and Referral Service, undertake work in the area of integration, conduct policy and campaign work and provide a training service.

The ICI also provides a Specialist Immigration Advocacy Service for vulnerable migrants and those who have experienced human rights abuses in Ireland, such as victims of sex trafficking, people who have experienced domestic violence and children.

Our Information and Referral Service deals with more than 10,000 enquiries about Ireland’s immigration system each year.

Who is the ICI for?

•    migrant workers
•    family members of migrants
•    family members of Irish citizens
•    international students
•    victims of trafficking
•    migrant victims of domestic or sexual violence
•    unaccompanied children
•    undocumented migrants
•    people who have experienced or witnessed racism
•    non-economically active migrants
•    visitors
•    self-employed/business people
•    groups or organisations working with migrants in Ireland
•    State agencies