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While our Independent Law Centre provides support to anyone directly affected by immigration concerns, we also work to advocate for broader social, legal and policy change to protect people’s rights and prevent future injustices.
We focus on a number of strategic themes while also responding to emerging issues. Read about our current areas of focus below and find out how you can support our work here.

Irish National Integration Conference

The Immigrant Council's annual Integration Conference brings together national and international migrant experts and activists as well as allies to discuss key areas of integration to share ideas and identify positive actions to promote effective migrant integration and inclusion in Ireland.

Sustainable Alliances Against Anti-Muslim Hatred (SALAAM)

Research project evaluating national and local authorities policies and actions on the engagement and integration with Muslim communities and fighting Islamophobia.

Community Navigators

Community Navigators are community members who receive specialised training to provide information for their communities in an empowering and effective way. Community navigators are also liaisons between their community, legal service providers, social service organisations and other support services available.

Ukraine Civil Society Forum

Migrant and Refugee Leaders Network

The Migrant and Refugee Leaders Network is a peer support platform where migrant and refuge leaders can reflect on their leadership journeys, share stories of success as well as challenges, and motivate each other to continue on their community empowerment work.

Beyond Exploitation

Defending the human right not to be bought or sold for sex

Coalesce - Legal, psycho-social and economic empowerment for victims of trafficking

Coalesce works to support to victims of trafficking in human beings: providing gender-specific psycho-social, legal and economic support and assistance to third-country national women victims of sex trafficking.

Training

The Immigrant Council provides training programmes and workshops to businesses, schools, associations and organisations covering a wide suite of topics related to immigration and migrant rights, as well as diversity and inclusion Whether you are looking to upskill your frontline staff, build a more diverse and inclusive workforce, or simply looking to fulfil Diversity & Inclusion requirements for your company our training is suited for multiple audiences across many different sectors.

Fundraise

Support the fight for justice and equality in Ireland by raising funds to support our work.

Anti-racism

Racism is a sad but lived reality in Ireland, affecting a person’s well-being, safety and health. We want to make it clear Ireland says no to hate and develop solutions to end racism.

Anti-racism support

Gender-Based Violence

Gender-based violence against women has many manifestations that include domestic violence, sexual violence (rape, sexual assault and harassment), prostitution and trafficking, slavery, and different forms of harmful practices, such as forced marriages, female genital mutilation and so-called ‘honour crimes’.

Be an ally against racism!

Tips and advice on how to react if you find yourself in a racist situation, and solutions on ending racism across Ireland

Integration

Through the Immigrant Council's migrant integration programmes, newcomers to Ireland are encouraged to connect with one another and their local communities to bring about positive changes and fulfil their potential.

Immigration Reform

Immigration benefits Irish culture and our economy, but our immigration system is not fit for purpose, clear or fair. Find out what we’re doing to change this.

Trafficking of Women and Girls

We work to end trafficking by providing support to migrant women (including members of the Trans community) trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation, as well as migrant men who find themselves victims of labour exploitation. We also campaign to end sexual exploitation by reducing the demand from consumers and monitor international developments to ensure we support victims in the best and most effective way possible.

Child Migration Matters

Children from migrant backgrounds in Direct Provision, in care or in our communities face particular challenges, but are too often forgotten. We are working to change this.

Statelessness

Stateless people have no nationality, either through legal gaps or through discriminatory state practices. It is estimated there are half a million stateless people across Europe. Stateless people are often denied basic fundamental rights such as the right to vote, apply for citizenship, and access public services. Irish law does not provide a definition for stateless people, there is no established process for determining statelessness, and there are no official numbers on stateless people living in Ireland.

TRIPS (TRafficked International Protection Beneficiaries’ Special Needs)

The TRIPS initiative is a two year project exploring the unique needs of victims of human trafficking who are recipients of international protection in Ireland. It is the second phase of the TRACKS project focussing on the crossover between asylum and trafficking.

Migrant-Councillor Internship Scheme

Promoting migrant participation in Irish politics through political internships with local city and county councillors across Ireland.

STOP Traffick! Tackling Demand for Sexual Services of Trafficked women and Girls

Transnational initiative focusing on the prevention of human trafficking by reducing the demand for exploitation of female victims of trafficking through prostitution.

Disrupt Demand

Examining campaign strategies in EU Member States to introduce legislative measures to discourage demand for sex trafficking.

Early Legal Intervention for Victims of Trafficking

The Early Legal Intervention for Victims of Trafficking project aimed to demonstrate the value and importance of providing early and effective legal advice to potential victims of trafficking as soon as they are identified.

Register, Vote, Run!

Did you know you can vote in local elections?

Every 5 years there are local elections across Ireland to elect public representatives to City and County Councils. Every resident in Ireland regardless of their nationality can vote in the local elections. Also every resident in Ireland regardless of their nationality can run as a candidate in the local elections. The next local election is due in May 2024.

Latest updates from Department Website – regarding the Electoral Reform Act 2022

· https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/0113f-everyone-encouraged-to-check-the-register-as-local-authorities-begin-update-campaign/

· https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a24a6-improvements-to-voter-registration-process-launched-today-as-new-check-the-register-campaign-begins/

· https://www.gov.ie/en/service/a3e81-voting-in-ireland/

· https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/e079f-voting-the-register-of-electors-english/

· https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/1b3dc-information-for-voters-with-disabilities/

CheckTheRegister website

· https://www.checktheregister.ie/

Citizen Information website

· https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government_in_ireland/elections_and_referenda/voting/registering_to_vote.html

Refugee Crisis

More people are on the move than we have seen in decades, fleeing persecution, conflict and danger. We are calling for greater support to the women, children and men affected.

EASY - Increasing dialogue, awareness, and victim-centred support for victims of forced marriages

ASSIST - Gender Specific Legal Assistance and Integration Support for Third Country National Female Victims of Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation

The ASSIST project aims to develop and deliver gender-specific legal assistance and practical support to trafficked migrant women in EU Member States in order to contribute towards their integration.

Migrant Leadership Academy - 2023

The Migrant Leadership Academy brings together migrants and refugees living in Ireland who are committed to social justice, equality and want to bring about positive change in their communities. The Academy teaches the fundamentals of activism and community organising.

Racial Justice Convening

Bringing together activists, experts, campaigners and social justice champions to discuss key issues around racial justice in Ireland and develop recommendations to achieve effective progress and positive societal change.

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