National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI)

The National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI) was established in 1998 and is an independent expert body, primarily funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, focusing on racism and interculturalism. This monthly e-bulletin is designed to provide relevant and up to date information in the areas of anti-racism and interculturalism. If you have information about events, campaigns, initiatives or publications etc related to racism and interculturalism in Ireland, we would like to hear from you. To send information or to subscribe/unsubscribe to this email bulletin, please send email to info@nccri.ie

1. Policy and Legislative Updates

Irish Developments

Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2007
Ireland Signs Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings
Equality Tribunal Decision in March
Census Data Now Available
Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
National Women’s Strategy 2007 – 2016

EU/International Developments

Council of the European Union’s Framework Decision on Racism and Xenophobia
Update Information on the Fundamental Rights Agency
Funding Allocated to Promote Fundamental Rights and Democratic Participation
EU Anti-immigration Units
UK Study Tour on Ethnic Profiling

2. Upcoming Funding Deadlines / Awards

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Funding for Ireland
Artist in the Community Scheme 2007
Community Foundation for Ireland: Philanthropist of the Year Awards
Call for Proposal for the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue
Bank of Ireland and UCD Launch New Scholarship Initiative to Support Members of New Communities from Outside the EU
New Community Grants Programme from National Irish Bank
Katharine Howard Foundation General Grant
World Refugee Day Awards 2007
Youth in Action: Call for proposals for projects encouraging innovation and quality in the youth sector
European Award for Languages
The EU Journalist Award 2007
NetWORKS Funding for Cross Border Community Enterprise Programme
St Stephen's Green Trust Grants Scheme

3. Events and Initiatives

Information on the European Fundamental Rights Agency Civil Society Consultation Process
Educate Together Three-Year Development Plan
Festival of World Cultures 2007, Dun laoghaire
Amnesty International Café Evening: Poetry Reading with Rosy Wilson – Bealtaine Festival
Banúlacht Exchange between Women in Ireland and Women in Tanzania
Developing an Intercultural Strategy for Youth Work
Migrant Civil Rights Association Pub Quiz
Health Needs for Africans in Ireland
Irish Social Policy Association Call for Papers
An International Conference on "New migration dynamics: Regular and Irregular Activities on the European labour market"
Migrants Rights Centre Migrants Forum
OSCE High-level Conference on Combating Discrimination, Promoting Mutual Respect and Understanding
Access to Health Care for Undocumented Migrants in Europe
It’s A Cultural Thing Or Is It?- A Traveller in Progress
UCD Equality Studies Centre /UCD School of Social Justice Public Lectures on Equality

4. Job Opportunities/ Calls for Tender

NCCRI Community Development Support Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)
SONAS Mainstreaming Group: invitation to tender for research into training needs of people working with asylum seekers
SONAS Mainstreaming Group: invitation to tender for research into Good Practices in provision of services to asylum seekers
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Steering Committee: invitation to tender for Design & Printing of publication
Vincentian Refugee Centre: Outreach Worker
Kilkenny Community Action Network: 2 vacancies
Amnesty International Irish Section: Marketing Officer
Galway Traveller Movement: Co-ordinator for the Primary Health Care Programme (Galway City)
European Commission Calls for Tender
Polish NGO Seeks Short-term Researcher on EU Development Cooperation.
Human Rights Watch ("HRW") Senior Legal Advisor position
Human Rights Watch ("HRW")- Head of International Legal and Policy Office

5. Recent Publications and Resources

Spectrum, April Ed. The Journal of the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism
MRCI/DCU Report on Trafficking for Forced Labour in Ireland
EU Enlargement and Migration: Assessing the Macroeconomic Impacts
An Garda Síochána Pocket Human Rights Guide
The Housing Tenure of Immigrants in Ireland: Some Preliminary Analysis
Charity Regulation Bill in Ireland
Irish Intercultural Calendar 2007
ENAR Policy Seminar - Final Report - Results of an ENAR Policy Seminar
A Human Rights Approach to Social Justice
ECRI'S 40 Measures for Combating Racism at School
MRCI e-bulletin – March 2007

Policy and Legislative Updates

Irish Developments

Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2007

The Government has published the Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2007. Press releases indicate that the Bill contains provisions described in the Heads of Bill published in September 2006, including the introduction of ID cards and the introduction of a long-term residence status. The Government publications office expect to have copies of the Bill available week commencing 30^th April, Tel: 01 6476995. The text of the Bill is available online at: www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/bills/2007/3707/b3707s.pdf

Ireland signs Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings

Ireland has signed the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. The Department of Justice press release indicates that this will result in more formalised structures being put in place, including “safeguarding the human rights of victims”. Provisions include victims being granted residence permits where it is considered by the Irish authorities that their stay is necessary for the purpose of their co-operation in an investigation or criminal proceedings or both. The needs of victims are purported to be addressed in the forthcoming Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill. See: www.justice.ie/80256E01003A02CF/vWeb/pcDOJA72FDMM-en

Equality Tribunal Decision in March

A respondent was found to have been discriminated against in employment on the ground of ‘race’ and was awarded €25,000.

Decision available at: www.equalitytribunal.ie/index.asp?locID=120&;docID=1509

Census Data Available

The Census 2006 Principle Demographic Results include some analysis of migration, ethnicity and religion. More detailed analysis will be available later in the year.

Report available at:

www.cso.ie/census/documents/Final%20Principal%20Demographic%20Results%202006.pdf

Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

The Government has published its response to the opinion adopted on Ireland under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. It is anticipated that the Committee of Minister's resolution on Ireland will be adopted in May.

Contact: foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx

National Women’s Strategy 2007 – 2016

The National Women’s Strategy 2007 – 2016 has been published and includes sections on Traveller and migrant women.

Available at: www.justice.ie/80256E010039C5AF/vWeb/pcDOJA72FGSS-en

EU/International Developments

Council of the European Union’s Framework Decision on Racism and Xenophobia

After six years, the European Union has agreed to make incitement to racism and xenophobia a crime across the 27 countries. Under the new law, offenders will face up to three years in jail for "public incitement to violence or hatred, directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to race, colour, religion, descent or national or ethnic origin." The same rules will apply to people "publicly condoning, denying, or grossly trivialising crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes," but only those recognised under statutes of the International Criminal Court. The text also notes that "member states may choose to punish only conduct which is either carried out in a manner likely to disturb public order or which is threatening, abusive or insulting".

See: euobserver.com/9/23902/?rk=1

To download the framework decision:

www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/en/misc/93739.pdf

Fundamental Rights Agency

On 1^st March 2007 the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) became the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). The new Agency will provide the Community and its Member States with assistance and expertise relating to fundamental rights. The FRA is expected to extend its operational activities in 2008. In the meantime, the Agency will continue the work of the EUMC on racism, xenophobia and related intolerance.

See: fra.europa.eu/fra/index.php

Funding Allocated to Promote Fundamental Rights and Democratic Participation

The European Union has allocated €93.8 million to promote fundamental rights and democratic participation over the period 2007-2013 in the financial instrument Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. The types of actions that can be supported by this programme include transnational projects presented by public authorities, international organisations or NGOs, involving at least two Member States or one Member State and an acceding or candidate Country, and activities of NGOs or other entities with a general European interest in accordance with the objectives of the programme.

See: ec.europa.eu/justice_home/funding/rights/funding_rights_en.htm

EU Anti-immigration Units

EU interior ministers have agreed to set up a rapidly deployable force of border guards called “rapid border intervention teams” to combat illegal immigration.

euobserver.com/9/23914/?rk=1

UK Study Tour on Ethnic Profiling

The Open Society Justice Initiative's "Strategies for Effective Police Stop and Search" (STEPSS) project is carrying out a Study Tour on Ethnic Profiling to examine the impact of police stops and searches on ethnic minorities.

See: www.justiceinitiative.org

2. Upcoming Funding/ Awards

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Funding for Ireland

We support work in Northern Ireland and the Republic that fosters a culture of equality and human rights:

-Promoting dialogue
-Encouraging co-operation across religious, racial and political divides
-Addressing poverty and social exclusion.

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) aims to fund work which will contribute to the ongoing development of a just and peaceful society in the island of Ireland.

The Trust is interested in funding work which:

addresses the root causes of violence and injustice, rather than alleviating symptoms;
cannot be funded from other sources; and
is likely to make a long-term, strategic difference.

The Trust will consider applications in the following areas:

Work based on international human rights standards that deals effectively and constructively with past injustice arising out of the Northern Ireland conflict;
Work that facilitates the demilitarisation of paramilitary groups, and the ending of paramilitary influence in communities;
Work that enables meaningful dialogue across religious, cultural or political divides in order to address common problems;
Work that effectively challenges sectarianism, or discrimination arising from racism or xenophobia
Work which promotes the development of a tolerant, pluralist and multi-ethnic society
Work that promotes rational and humane migration and integration policies benefiting both migrant and settled communities
Work that encourages accountability, openness and responsiveness in all levels of government, statutory agencies and the civil service
Work that protects and enhances civil liberties and human rights;
Work that promotes non-violence and creative ways to handle conflict, within specific communities or traditions, or at a national or international level
Work which strengthens civil society in order to play an appropriate role in addressing the issues listed above.

The Trust is interested in supporting work in either jurisdiction, or on a cross-border basis, or at an all-Ireland level. Local work will be supported only where it is likely to have a wider impact, for example if it is testing a model which can then be replicated, or is addressing a local issue that has wider social or political implications.

In addition to the Trust's general exclusions, the following types of work will not be funded:

The delivery of basic services to people in need, including welfare advice, women's refuges, basic skills training etc.
Work with or for children and young people
Work related to health or disability
Any form of personal healing or therapeutic work, including counselling;
Community relations work that does not include a clear strategy for lasting change;
Historical research, documentation or archival work;
The core costs of community centres, local women's groups, local voluntary sector infrastructure organisations or similar community level groups.

For more details and application forms check www.jrct.org.uk/text.asp?section=000100020005

Closing date: 20 August 2007

It is extremely helpful if applications arrive well before the deadline whenever possible. The period immediately after the deadline is our busiest time, so we cannot normally consider applications that arrive late until the following funding round.

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
The Garden House, Water End, York, YO30 6WQ
tel +44 (0)1904 627810

Artist in the Community Scheme 2007

Twice yearly, The Arts Council offers grants to enable artists and communities of place or interest to work together on projects. The scheme covers all art forms. The Artist in the Community Scheme is managed by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts.

The aim of the scheme is to encourage intense collaboration between communities of place and/or interest and artists, culminating in an artwork or a project in which the members of the community group and the artists work together. It is essential that meaningful consultation take place between the artist and the community group, so that both parties are involved in deciding on the nature of the project. Group ownership of the art should be maintained at every stage.

There are two phases to the scheme:

Phase One, Research & Development, is open to artists who wish to research and develop a project in a community context. Maximum time frame is 3 months. The maximum amount awarded in Phase One is euro 1,000.

Phase Two, Project Realisation, is open to communities of interest or place (or their representative organisations), planning a project of between 6 weeks and 5 months with a maximum award of euro 5000, and those who agree planning a project of between 6 months and 9 months with a maximum award of euro 10,000.

Next deadline for 2007: 5pm Friday 29 June 2007.

For further information, application forms or to book an advisory session, contact
Katherine Atkinson, Project Support & Professional Development,
tel 01 - 473 66 00 / email support@create-ireland.ie

Community Foundation for Ireland: Philanthropist of the Year Awards

The Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI) has announced the inauguration of The Philanthropist of the Year Awards scheme. The awards will be made to individuals in two categories:

a national award for philanthropic work undertaken in Ireland
an international philanthropist award.

The Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, TD welcomed the introduction of the Awards and said: "I want to congratulate the Community Foundation for Ireland on their announcement of the Philanthropist of the Year Awards. I believe the awards will highlight the need and opportunities for more philanthropic activity in Ireland and also to encourage more of the affluent beneficiaries of Ireland’s successful economy to give back to the community."

Ms Tina Roche, Chief Executive of CFI, announced the awards at a recent reception in the Shaw Room of the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin. "We want to shine a light on those special individuals who are deeply engaged in putting their energy, commitment and resources together to make a significant long term contribution, whether large or small, to enhancing society, both here in Ireland and throughout the world," Ms Roche said.

The Philanthropist of the Year Awards will honour individuals with a proven record of exceptional generosity relative to their means who, through their engagement and direct financial support, demonstrate outstanding civic and charitable responsibility. The award winners' generosity will encourage others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national and/or international level.

John Gallagher, Chairman of CFI, commented, "Outstanding philanthropists set an example for the rest of us with their professionalism, commitment and passion. They remind us that we can all make a difference in the lives of others. Many sectors of Irish society have their heroes and champions who inspire and enthuse people - in sport, business, entertainment, the arts and other areas. CFI, through this new awards scheme, aims to identify the current champions in Irish philanthropy and, in so doing, stimulate a culture of giving that will contribute powerfully to the community."

Nominations will be invited mainly from recipients of philanthropy - including community and voluntary organisations, charities, welfare groups, arts and sports bodies, churches and foundations who work in partnership with philanthropists and have knowledge of the value and impact of the contribution and benefit that a donor has made.

Closing date for nominations will be 12 October.

An independent panel of adjudicators will announce a shortlist on 1 November and will then select the winners. The awards will be presented at an event in Dublin on 15 November 2007 - International Philanthropy Day.

Surveys show that there are now more than 100,000 millionaires in Ireland, and over 5,000 people with assets of euro 25 million plus and a significant number with assets over euro 100 million. "We want more of these successful people to think strategically about their wealth, to understand that they can make a really positive impact on their communities with that wealth," said Ms Roche. "We can help them and their families to plan how to use their charitable money effectively now and how to establish a legacy for the future."

For further information contact Moira Horgan, CFI
Tel: 01 874 7232 / email mhorgan@bitc.ie

Call for Proposal for the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue

Internet links to these Calls with all the details:

General link:
ec.europa.eu/culture/eac/dialogue/calls_en.html ;

Call for proposals DG EAC/07/07
ec.europa.eu/culture/eac/dialogue/open_07_2007_en.html ;

Call for proposals DG EAC/08/07 :
ec.europa.eu/culture/eac/dialogue/restricted_08_2007_en.html

The specifications and the forms are currently only available in English, the French and German versions will follow as soon as possible.Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions relating to the Calls.

For further information contact:Maria-Anna Butera
Commission Européenne
Direction Générale Education et Culture
Unité Culture - C1
Place Madou 1
BE - 1210 Bruxelles

tél. : +32 2 29 98792
Fax : +32 2 29 99283/98243
e-mail: Maria-Anna.Butera@ec.europa.eu

Bank of Ireland and UCD Launch New Scholarship Initiative to Support Members of New Communities from Outside the EU

For more information please log onto www.ucd.ie/newirishscholarships or email newirishscholarships@ucd.ie

New Community Grants Programme from National Irish Bank

National Irish Bank has announced the launch of its new Community Grants programme, which formalises their charitable giving across Ireland. The new programme will offer euro100,000 annually to initiatives and projects that benefit communities throughout the country.

As a key player in the business community, National Irish Bank understands that local issues matter and the new National Irish Bank Community Grants programme will direct funding at the grass-roots. The Community Grants programme aims to benefit as many people as possible and primarily, to promote participation in local Sport, Culture and Knowledge.

National Irish Bank will be giving euro 20,000 in each of its five regions to voluntary projects and organisations. Funding will be available from September 2006.

Who can apply?
Charitable, not-for-profit, voluntary and community organisations involved in one of three areas; Knowledge, Culture and Sport. For example, you could apply for funding for a special event in a school, special guest lecturers during a community week, theatre performances, music festivals, or a youth sport coaching masterclass.

For further details, log onto www.nationalirishbank.ie

Katharine Howard Foundation General Grant

The Katharine Howard Foundation (KHF) is an independent grant-making Foundation whose particular emphasis is on the support of community projects and initiatives. KHF was established in 1979 by Katharine Howard and is operated through a voluntary Board of Trustees and small support staff.

The Foundation supports organisations and projects related to work in disadvantaged areas throughout Ireland, with Co. Wexford and South Wicklow (where the late Miss Howard lived) given particular consideration.

The Trustees are keen to support the formation and development of community groups by those who live in the area, especially where this will lead to building co-operation and community spirit at a local level. KHF concentrates on giving a small grant to projects where it will make an impact and the Foundation therefore looks favorably towards start-up projects and to those that might be co-funded from other sources. They are also interested in projects that seek to learn the lessons arising from their work and that involve themselves in informing policy at a local and national level.

Funding for research studies that aim to produce positive recommendations for improving the quality of life of disadvantaged sections of the community will also be considered through the General Grant applications. The Foundation is particularly interested in co-funding action research projects that link to early intervention and family support in disadvantaged areas.

Applications will be considered for Projects supporting:

Families
Children and young people
People with disabilities
Older people
Refugee and asylum seekers

Provided that these projects are community based and involve the targeted group in their design and management.

Grants will not be considered to:

Individuals
Organisations operating outside of Ireland
Medical or health related research where attached to a larger organisations
Sport organisations
Art or entertainment
Organisations where a small grant will make little impact

Grants are normally in the range of euro 500 - 2,500. In the case of research projects, grants will depend on various factors, including the amount of co-funding secured. Normally grants are once off. However the Trustees are willing to consider an annual grant over two or three years where that is seen to be a more effective use of funding. For more details and application form check www.khf.ie

World Refugee Day Awards 2007

Designated by a special UN General Assembly Resolution World Refugee Day falls on 20th June every year. On this day, countries around the world are encouraged to undertake activities to call attention to the situation of refugees and to highlight initiatives supporting them.

To celebrate World Refugee Day 2007, these significant national awards are being organised for the fifth successive year. The awards highlight the positive contribution that asylum seekers / refugees and local communities have made in the integration process.

The World Refugee Day Awards are a way of reflecting the positive interaction between people across Ireland as much of the great work undertaken at a local level rarely makes the headlines, but merits recognition.

The Award Ceremony

The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday 20th June in the Atrium, Civic Offices,Dublin City Council, Wood Quay, Dublin.

Categories of Award

There are five headings under which awards will be presented. These include:

Community & Environment, Health & Welfare, Education & Youth Arts & Culture Sport & Leisure.

The Awards are for individuals who are working on their own or as part of an organisation. Examples of people who could be considered for nomination include local community & youth workers, teachers, business people, health workers, service providers and volunteers.

The Awards welcome nominations from persons residing in Ireland who have made contributions at a local level. The emphasis is on individuals contributing to greater interaction between refugees, asylum seekers and local communities.

Closing date for nominations is Monday 11th May ‘07.

For further information please contact:

Africa Centre
9c Abbey Street, Lower Methodist Church Building, Dublin 1.
Tel/Fax: 00353-1-865 6951
www.africacentre.ie

The World Refugee Day Awards are organized by the Africa Centre in partnership with Dublin City Council, Integrating Ireland, the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI), SPIRASI, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Sports Against Racism in Ireland (SARI).

Youth in Action: Call for proposals for projects encouraging innovation and quality in the youth sector

Deadline: 30.06.2007

Budget line / available budget

15 05 55 / EUR 600 000

This call for proposals aims to support projects promoting the adoption, implementation and encouragement of innovative, quality approaches in the fields of non-formal education for young people and youth work.

Such innovative approaches may refer to:

the content and objectives, bearing in mind developments in the framework for European cooperation in the field of youth and the priorities of the Youth in Action programme; and/or
the applied methodology, based on novel approaches in the field of non-formal education and in the youth sector.

The projects will seek to support the integration of young people with fewer opportunities living in suburban areas in Europe, in line with the programme’s overall priorities, which are intended to encourage participation by young people, cultural diversity, European citizenship, social integration and 2007’s special priority, promoting equal opportunities (2007, European Year of Equal Opportunities for All).

Eligible activities under this call for proposals are for example:

Conferences ;
training activities ;
seminars ;
information activities ;
networking activities.

Applicants

Proposals should be submitted by non-profit-making organisations or associations or by local, regional or national bodies with a legal personality and who are legally established on the date the application is submitted in one of the Programme countries: Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey.

Projects must involve partner organisations from at least 4 different countries (this includes the applicant), at least one of which must have its statutory head office in one of the European Union Member States.

Contact

For all queries, please contact:
youthxl@ec.europa.eu

European Award for Languages

Call for Nominations for Language Learner of the Year 2007

Closing Date 30^th April 2007

The European Award for Languages 2007 individual award will be the Language Learner of the Year 2007. The purpose of this award is to map the linguistic development of individual learners and to recognise their achievement. The Language Learner of the Year 2007 will be awarded to a person in the formal or non-formal sector, where language learning has enabled the learner to achieve further goals and objectives.

A PDF promotional poster is available at: www.leargas.ie/emaildoc/Europeanlanguageawards2007.pdf

Individuals must be nominated by another individual or organisation to be eligible for entry. Application forms and guidelines are available on our website

www.leargas.ie/education/lingua/eal.html

For further information contact
Ivanna D’Arcy
Léargas
189 Parnell St
Dublin 1

Tel 01-8731411 Fax 01-8731316 email languages@leargas.ie

This departure within the European Award for Languages is in line with the Lisbon strategy of economic, social and environmental renewal launched in March 2000 which has as its objective making Europe a competitive knowledge-based society. Language learning is seen as a key skill, which contributes to this goal.

The EU Journalist Award 2007

EU wide competition on discrimination and diversity open for print and online journalists

The “For Diversity. Against Discrimination.” Journalist Award 2007 is granted by the European Union to honour journalists who contribute with their work to a better public understanding of the benefits of diversity and the fight against discrimination in society. Print and online journalists in the 27 EU Member States are requested to submit articles on issues of discrimination or diversity on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age, gender, disability and sexual orientation.

Journalists are particularly encouraged to raise awareness of diversity in employment and discrimination on multiple grounds.

Media professionals and anti-discrimination experts will select 27 national award winners. An EU jury will then choose the three winners of the EU-wide award. Entries will be judged according to their news value, relevance, complexity of research and preparation, originality, creativity as well as their significance for the general public.

For further information:

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NetWORKS funding for Cross Border Community Enterprise Programme

Application call for NetWORKS

NetWORKS is an initiative of UCIT Ltd. in association with, Ardee Community Development Group and Tuath – Donegal Community & Local Development Centre. The initiative which has been in operation for three years is now entering its fourth and final programme within its current phase of funding. Applications are now invited for the final year of the programme which will commence in September 2007.

To date the programme, which was recently awarded ISO Certification for its administration procedures, has assisted 42 Social Enterprises from both sides of the border. The common theme running through these groups? - An eagerness to move closer towards sustainability in a sector experiencing ever decreasing access to grant aid.

This project is part financed by the European Union through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by the Cross-Border Consortium, and provides free high level business mentorship and training to social enterprises.

The programme uses a client based approach to decide upon the topics covered. Examples of topics requested by groups in the past have included Corporate Governance, Managing and Motivating Staff & Boards, Financial Management, Business & Strategic Planning, as well as Marketing. The programme also provides Business Improvement Plans for the groups to activate in the short to medium term.

The present delivery agent, Enterprise NI, through the staff at Antrim Enterprise Agency, source high quality mentors from all over the region who can provide on-site mentoring sessions at times convenient to participants.

NetWORKS is currently in negotiations with a number of associate bodies to lead the Island's first All-Ireland Social Economy Trade Show in June 2008. This will afford preference to participants of NetWORKS to access exposure for their projects on an international stage.

Applications for the fourth programme are now invited and forms may be obtained by contacting Donal Traynor, Programme Manager, on 003535 41 6858637 or emailing donal@crossbordernetworks.com

Alternatively groups are encouraged to log on to www.crossbordernetworks.com, for further information or to download an application form.

Forms should be returned no later than Friday June 29th 2007.

St Stephen's Green Trust Grants Scheme

St Stephen's Green Trust has relaunched its grants scheme.

It now has 4 Grant Focus areas:

Specific areas of disability (Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Hearing Impairment);
Development and Integration (Older people in isolation; New Communities; Travellers);
Breaking the Link (Homelessness; Offenders);
Christian Values and Social Change.

Who is eligible to apply?
SSGT will accept applications from voluntary or community organisations, with a CHY or XR number. If the number is pending or if there is no charitable status, the Trust will require copies of the instrument under which the organisation is set up, such as Constitution or Memo and Articles of Association. If your group is does not fit into one of these categories, please check with us before completing an application form.

Application Process

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis and are assessed 4 times a year. Deadlines for each period are below.
We encourage applicants to contact us before completing the application form to ensure the project meets the Trust's criteria.
Applications are considered by the Trustees, usually within six weeks of the deadlines. Applicants are informed of their decision within a week of that meeting.
Occasionally an application will be deferred pending receipt of further information.
Organisations in receipt of a grant will be required to provide information relating to the grant e.g. reports, updates and newsletters. The Trust also requires mention of the grant in annual reports and accounts and any other appropriate publication.

For guidelines on the new areas and other criteria, please contact Orla O'Neill
Grants & Development Director
email info@ssgt.ie
tel 045 480 666.

Deadlines for 2007
- 17th August
- 26th October

St Stephen's Green Trust
PO Box 950, Naas, Co Kildare
Website: www.ssgt.ie

3. Events and Initiatives

Information on the European Fundamental Rights Agency Civil Society Consultation Process

The Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) has launched a public consultation on the Agencys civil society cooperation. The consultation is conducted through a questionnaire that you can access on our website (www.fra.europa.eu). It is of utmost importance to the FRA to receive direct views from civil society actors. To facilitate the consultation we have given a set of questions to be answered with also a possibility to give an open commentary.

The languages of this consultation are English, French and German.

The consultation process will last from 17 April till 18 May 2007. The replies to the consultation will feed into the development of a strategy for the Fundamental Rights Agency s civil society cooperation.

We are very much looking forward to receiving your inputs to this consultation, and we would also be grateful if you could inform your respective networks about it.

For Further Information contact:
Civil Society Cooperation
Communication and External Relations Unit
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
Rahlgasse 3
1060 Vienna
Austria
Tel. +43-1-58030643
Fax: +43-1-58030693
Email: pia.tirronen@fra.europa.eu
www.fra.europa.eu

Educate Together Three-Year Development Plan

On 29th March Educate Together launched its new three year Business Plan-The Future Starts Here Every Day at a well-attended event at the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle. The plan was formerly launched by Fergus Finlay of Barnardos with introductions from Educate Together’s Chairperson, David Denny and CEO, Paul Rowe. A downloadable version of the Business Plan will shortly be available on the website. If you would like a copy of the plan please contact the office (Tel: 01 4292500 or email info@educatetogether.ie ). The Executive Summary is available on our website www.educatetogether.ie/1_educate_together/Businessplan.html.

Festival of World Cultures 2007, Dun laoghaire

Call for Participation in the Festival of World Cultures

Dun Laoghaire 24, 25, 26 August 2007

In 2006 upwards of 220,000 attended the Festival of World Cultures featuring artists from over 50 countries and an incredible 160 events in just three days.

We are currently programming for this year's Festival and , as in previous years, we would be delighted to include performances across all art forms showcasing the artistic work carried out by community groups and cultural organisations throughout Ireland. With as always a focus on cultures and traditions from around the world, this year in particular we are concentrating on music, dance & street theatre with additional opportunities for involvement in the Festival's food and craft markets.

If you are interested in participating in the 2007 Festival please give us a call or send us an email. Ph: (01) 2719510 / Email: fwc@dlrcoco.ie

Now in its 7th year the Festival, a Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council event, carves a special groove on the global world music circuit and is Ireland’s foremost intercultural event.

With more than 160 events in 40 venues and featuring artists from 50 countries the Festival entertains audiences in excess of 200,000 with its diverse and expanding programme of music, circus, theatre, dance, club nights, markets, exhibitions, workshops and activities for children.

This year's 72-hour global feast also includes a global village fair, an international food market, once-in-a-lifetime workshops, free outdoor music concerts and family events and a host of late-night parties. The Festival is a unique chance to travel the globe without leaving the shores of Dun Laoghaire.

Full festival details will be announced in early July 2007.

Contact Details Ph: +353 (1) 271 9555 / E: fwc@dlrcoco.ie
www.festivalofworldcultures.com

Banúlacht Exchange between Women in Ireland and Women in Tanzania

Banúlacht is seeking applications from women in Ireland to participate in an Exchange with the Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP).

A group of six women from women's community development and other women's organisations based in Ireland will travel to Tanzania for two weeks from Friday 8th September to Friday 21st of September. During this time the group will participate in TGNP's Gender Festival in Dar Es Salaam. They will also travel within Tanzania, and meet women's organisations linked with TGNP.

The Tanzania Gender Networking Programme was founded in 1993 and works towards gender equality and equity; social transformation and women's empowerment. TGNP's vision is the realisation of a transformed Tanzanian society with gender equality and equity; equal opportunities; access to and control over resources for all citizens. The organisation works through activism, lobbying and advocacy; training and capacity building; networking and action oriented research. TGNP aims to raise public awareness and influence government policy on issues concerning gender, economics and budgeting, macro economic reforms, as well as women's land rights, HIV/AIDS, sexual violence against women/girls and food security. Banúlacht and TGNP have developed strong links over the last three years, with representatives of TGNP involved as key-note speakers in our conferences and facilitators in our training programmes and other events.

The aim of the Exchange is

To provide a space for women in Ireland and women in Tanzania to engage in exchange and learning and to develop strategies for working in solidarity.
To gain an understanding of development contexts in Tanzania, with a particular focus on the position and condition of women, and the diverse roles of women's organisations in development and women's human rights.
To raise awareness of gender and development issues and how women in Ireland can work in solidarity with women in the South to promote the fulfilment of human rights commitments.

Participants must

Be actively involved in a women’s network or community development project.
Have the support of their organisation in participating in the Exchange.
Raise euro 2,150 towards the costs of the Exchange.
Be available from 25th to 27th May for a three-day preparation/orientation course in Dublin, and for one further preparation day at the end of August.
Be available to travel to Tanzania from the 8th to the 21st September.
Be prepared to make presentations about the work of your own organisation and about women’s issues in Ireland during meetings with Tanzanian women.
Hold a workshop on return from the trip to highlight the links between local and global issues.

Contact Banúlacht at (01) 872 3039 or banulach@iol.ie for an application form.

Deadline for applications May 11th 2007.
In the case of a high number of suitable applications, interviews will be held on Thursday 17th May.

For more information on TGNP see: www.tgnp.org; for more information on Banúlacht, see www.banulacht.ie

Developing an Intercultural Strategy for Youth Work

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is the national umbrella body for voluntary youth organisations in Ireland. The Organisation, with the support of the Department of Education and Science and the National Action Plan Against Racism, is undertaking a consultation process towards the preparation of a three-year intercultural strategy for youth work. The Intercultural Strategy will be published in September 2007.

The three-year strategic plan is being developed to combat racism and promote interculturalism in the youth work sector. It aims to ensure that young people from diverse and different cultures can be appropriately and effectively accommodated to fully engage in and benefit from development opportunities in the youth work sector. These young people include Travellers, refugees, asylum seekers, minor dependents of migrant workers, and young people who are members of new and established minority ethnic communities in the country. The initiative builds on commitments in the National Action Plan Against Racism, the National Youth Work Development Plan and the existing work of national and local youth work organisations.

A wide-ranging consultation is being undertaken to support the development of the strategy. NYCI is inviting all of its member organisations as well as other relevant groups to contribute to the development of the strategy by sharing their ideas and insights from their work. A series of consultations and focus groups is also being organised in regional locations with young people, parents, youth leaders, and with representatives of minority ethnic organisations. Key stakeholders that include statutory agencies, the National Youth Work Advisory Committee, the National Youth Work Centre and national organisations of minority ethnic groups are also being consulted.

Submissions are being invited from organisations and individuals who would like to contribute to and support the development of the strategy by sharing insights and experiences, ideas and suggestions of the type of measures and actions that would need to be undertaken to achieve the objectives of the Intercultural Strategy for Youth Work.
Please note that closing date for submissions is 11 May 2007.

For further information please contact:
Siobhán Lynam, Consultant
Intercultural Strategy for Youth Work
National Youth Council of Ireland
3 Montague Street
Dublin 2

Or by email to: siobhanlynam@iol.ie

If you would you be willing to take a follow up phone call from the Consultant or Project Officer in relation to further exploring your insights and experiences in relation to the objectives of the Strategy, please make sure to include your telephone number and suggest a convenient time(s) during which you could take a phone call.

Queries regarding the development of the Intercultural Strategy can be made to
Lisa Mauro-Bracken NYCI Intercultural Project Officer on 087 2958886 (daytime).

If you would like to know more about the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), of the services offered by the NYCI and its member organisations, of the contact details for youth organisations and youth information centres in local areas that are affiliated to the NYCI, please contact NYCI or visit the NYCI website:- www.nyci.ie.

Migrant Civil Rights Association Pub Quiz (May 2, Dublin)

The Migrant Civil Rights Association (MiCRA) invites you and your friends to a pub quiz on Wednesday May 2^nd in the Teachers' Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1.The quiz starts at 7.30pm. There'll be a prize for the winning team as well as spot prizes during the night. Teams of four cost euro 40 or euro 10 individually and all the proceeds raised will fund this new organisation dedicated to the promotion of civil rights for all migrant workers resident in Ireland.

Further details about MiCRA and the pub quiz are available from migrantcivilrights@gmail.com

Health Needs for Africans in Ireland

Canal Communities Intercultural Project presents an evening workshop on
Health Needs for Africans in Ireland at Oblates Hall, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 on Tuesday 1st May (5.30 - 7.30pm)
Childcare costs and transport will be provided
Dinner will be served
Details from Ebun 087 131 1402 / Jacob 087 132 4115

A similar workshop is being organised for the Chinese, New EU States and Asian communities

Irish Social Policy Association call for papers

The Irish Social Policy Association (ISPA) will host its annual postgraduate conference at the University College Dublin on Friday July 20th 2007. The conference is intended to provide a forum for postgraduate researchers in social policy and related academic fields.

We invite submissions of papers for presentation at this conference. Potential participants should submit a title and/or brief description (max. 100 words) of their topic by e-mail. These applications should be sent to the association’s postgraduate officer Rebekah Fozzard - postgrad@ispa.ie - before Monday 28th May 2007.

What type of paper should I submit?
Papers to be presented at this conference should deal with a social policy issue in Ireland or the EU. These papers may evolve from research you are currently undertaking, work in progress, or from another social policy topic you are interested in. The conference is happy to facilitate postgraduate researchers at different stages at their research – from those who are in the early stages of a topic to those who are close to completion.

Funding to cover travel costs is available
The ISPA will cover receipted travel expenses of up to e40 for any presenter travelling to the conference from a third-level college outside Dublin. The organisers will be in contact with presenters to arrange this funding.

There is no conference fee.

What is the ISPA?
The Irish Social Policy Association was founded in 1997. The association was established to provide a forum for the analysis, discussion and development of social policy in Ireland, North and South. The Association endeavors to broaden the debate on social policy by providing a forum for discussion that embraces the views and opinion of a wide range of relevant actors. ISPA brings together professionals and non-professionals with an interest in social policy, academics, policy makers, officials in the civil service and public service bodies, employer and trade union organisations as well as organisations and groups in the not-for-profit sector.

Through the Association, discussions and debates have been stimulated on a variety of contemporary social policy issues. For more see: www.ispa.ie

An international conference on "New migration dynamics: Regular and irregular activities on the European labour market"

will be held at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France, from 6-8 December 2007. A call for papers has been launched for this conference, with a deadline for abstracts: 1 May 2007. www.unice.fr/migractivities/index-EN.html

Migrants Rights Centre Migrants Forum – 29^th April

The next Migrants Forum will be held on Sunday 29^th April from 2.30-4.30pm in the Teacher’s Club in Dublin city centre. The topic for this forum will be “Know Your Rights – Financial Matters” and will cover such topics as opening a bank account, qualifying for a mortgage and dealing with financial institutions. The MRCI Migrants Forum provides an opportunity for migrant workers to receive and share information, form a collective analysis of their experiences, and take action on issues affecting their lives. The Forum is held approximately every 6 weeks. There is usually an information and discussion session on different topics followed by refreshments and an opportunity for migrant workers to meet and chat. Please check www.mrci.ie over the coming weeks for more details, or contact helen@mrci.ie if you would like to be contacted regarding future Forums.

OSCE High-level Conference on Combating Discrimination, Promoting Mutual Respect and Understanding

Bucharest 6-8 June 2007

This year a special conference devoted to tolerance and non-discrimination issues will take place in Bucharest on 7-8 June. It will be preceded by a civil society preparatory meeting, which will take place on 6 June, providing civil society representatives with the opportunity to exchange views and prepare recommendations for the participating States of the OSCE.

Information on the conference will be soon available on-line

For each meeting, information is available on the OSCE website in due course:
www.osce.org/odihr/13414.html

Access to Health Care for Undocumented Migrants in Europe

This conference, organized within the framework of the EU project “Access to Health Care for Undocumented Migrants”, aims to bring together NGOs, local authorities, health care providers, policy makers, researchers and other professionals to discuss the health care challenges facing undocumented migrants. This event will provide a forum to share creative examples and strategies to address the problems associated with insufficient access to health care for undocumented migrants in Europe.

Draft programs and registration forms are enclosed, and also available on PICUM’s website (www.picum.org). Registration € 10 (including lunch &

refreshments) is open till 15 June 2007. We look forward to your participation in this event and we urge you to disseminate this invitation widely among your contact network.

For further information contact:

PICUM - Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants Gaucheretstraat 164 1030 Brussels Belgium tel. +32/2/274.14.58 fax +32/2/274.14.48

email: eve.geddie@picum.org

www.picum.org

It’s A Cultural Thing Or Is It?- A Traveller in Progress

Michael Collins is a member of the Irish Traveller community and he has been an advocate of Traveller human rights for over 20 years. He is an actor, writer and performer and he has acted on stage in the Abbey and Olympia Theatres. Michael has written his own play “It’s A Cultural Thing Or Is It?” which he has spent the past two years performing in venues in Ireland and in the UK. The play has received a five star review in the Irish Times, based on a performance given at the 2005 Dublin Fringe Festival.

The play will take part on the Thursday 3^rd May at 2pm in Lurgan Town Hall. It should be noted that admission is free and voluntary donations are welcome. However, seating is limited so please contact Roisin in our office on 028 38342089 or email craigavon.travellers@btopenworld.com for tickets.

UCD Equality Studies Centre /UCD School of Social Justice Public Lectures on Equality

Thursday 3 May, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Room L503, UCD James Joyce Library Building
Dr. Ronit Lentin Trinity College Dublin

Illegal in Ireland, Irish Illegals: Theorising Racism and Immigration in 21st century
Ronit Lentin is Senior Lecturer in Sociology, course coordinator of the MPhil in Ethnic and Racial Studies, coordinator of the Global Networks project in the Institute for International Integration Studies (IIIS), and member of the Trinity Immigration Initiative research, where she focuses on migrant networks. Her research and teaching interests include race critical theory, global migration networks, racism in Ireland, genocide and Holocaust studies, and Israel-Palestine. Her latest books are After Optimism? Ireland, Racism and Globalisation (with Robbie McVeigh, 2006), Race and State (with Alana Lentin, 2006) and Performing Global Networks (with Karen Fricker, 2007).

4. Job Vacancies/Calls for Tender

NCCRI Community Development Support Officer (Maternity Contract: June 2007- February 2008)

Job Description and Personnel Specification

The National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism wish to recruit a temporary Community Development Support Officer for the period June 2007 to February 2008 to provide maternity leave cover.

Terms and Conditions

Salary circa €40,000 per annum (pro rata)

Temporary full time contract.

Job Description

To develop the focus on community development within the NCCRI
To implement the workplan in the context of the NCCRI Strategic plan required by the funders of the post
To have a particular focus on community development strategies with minority ethnic groups, including migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers and Travellers
To provide technical assistance and capacity building supports including training to groups working with and led by minority ethnic groups
To bring added value to the supports provided by other organisations working in this area
To develop an anti racism approach to community development strategies
To perform other appropriate tasks as may be required within the broad terms of this job description.

Personnel Specification

A recognised 3rl level Qualification in Community Development or a related field
Commitment to anti racism and interculturalism essential
Good groups work, facilitation and communication skills
Ability to work in a team essential
Strong practiced knowledge of anti-racism and intercultural issues
Experience of working in a community development environment
An understanding of community development practices and principles
Understanding of working in partnership between civil society and statutory sector desirable.

The overall role of the NCCRI is as follows:

To act as an expert body to develop an integrated and strategic approach to racism, and its prevention, and to foster interculturalism within Ireland
To inform policy development and seek to build consensus through dialogue in relation to the issues of racism and interculturalism.
To promote the understanding and celebration of cultural diversity within Ireland
To establish links with other organisations or individuals involved in issues of racism and interculturalism arising from developments at European Union and International levels.

For Further information see please consult the NCCRI website www.nccri.ie
Note: Application by application form only, CV’s will not be accepted.

Please return 3 fully completed application forms by post. Applications must be received by NCCRI before 4pm on Friday, 18^th May 2007. E-mailed or faxed application forms will not be accepted.

Zoe Thompson
NCCRI, Floor 3 Jervis House, Jervis Street, Dublin 1
Ph: 01-8588000
Email: info@nccri.ie
NCCRI is an equal opportunities employer.

SONAS Mainstreaming Group: invitation to tender for research into training needs of people working with asylum seekers

Tenders should be submitted, no later than Friday May 25th, to:

For more information contact lmullen@paulpartnership.ie

Louise Mullen
SONAS Mainstreaming Project Co-ordinator
PAUL Partnership,
Unit 33,
Tait Business Centre,
Dominic St.,
Limerick.

SONAS Mainstreaming Group: invitation to tender for research into Good Practices in provision of services to asylum seekers

Tenders should be submitted, no later than Friday May 25th
More details Please contact: lmullen@paulpartnership.ie

Louise Mullen
SONAS Mainstreaming Project Co-ordinator
PAUL Partnership,
Unit 33,
Tait Business Centre,
Dominic St.,Limerick.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Steering Committee: invitation to tender for Design & Printing of publication

As part of Ireland's National Plan Against Racism (NPAR) 2005-2008, all cities and counties are to prepare an Anti-Racism and Diversity Plan. In Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, this action is included in the County Development Board's 'Strategic Action Implementation Plan 2006-2008' and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's Community & Enterprise Department (Social Inclusion Unit) is the lead agency.

The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown ARD Steering Committee was established in May 2006 to prepare the Anti-Racism and Diversity Plan.

This Committee is now seeking tenders from interested parties who will work with the committee on the design of the document and then arrange for printing of the final document.

Objective: Design and print the Anti Racism and Diversity Plan for the county. Please note that a preferred layout has been discussed by the ARD committee, and consists of an A4 full-colour folder and 16 full-colour inserts. In excess of 500 copies will be required.

Time frame: The supplier will be appointed on May 18th 2007 and the document must be completed no later than July 20th 2007.

Structure of Project: The supplier will be required to work very closely with the ARD committee or a sub-group of that committee during the design and printing process.

Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Interested parties should make contact as soon as possible to set up a meeting to discuss the requirements.

These meetings will take place on FRIDAY MAY 4th

Stage 2: A tender should then be submitted to include itemised costing and a detailed timeframe.
The tender must be received by 12 noon on FRIDAY MAY 11th

Stage 3: A shortlist will be drawn up for a further series of meetings and a selection will be made following those meetings.
These meetings will take place on FRIDAY MAY 18th.

For further information or to make an appointment please contact:
Torry Schellhorn 01 - 204 7924 / tschellhorn@dlrcoco.ie
Kevin Smyth 086 2592643 / smythk@oceanfree.net

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Steering Committee,
County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin.

Vincentian Refugee Centre: Outreach Worker

The Vincentian Refugee Centre provides a place of welcome, support and friendship to asylum seekers, refugees and people with permission to reside in the State.

We are currently recruiting an Outreach Worker for an initial contract of two years.

The successful candidate will have:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by immigrants living in the community
Excellent communication and computer skills
Ability to work on their own initiative.

A second language would be desirable.

Salary commencing circa euro 33,000.

Applications to be made by letter and C.V. to
The Manager,
Vincentian Refugee Centre,
St. Peter's Church,
Phibsborough, Dublin 7

Telephone: 01-8102582
Fax: 01-8389950
Email: refugeecentrephibsboro@eircom.net
Web: www.vincentians.ie

Closing date for this position: 4th May 2007.

The Vincentian Refugee Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The VRC outreach initiative is kindly funded by Vodafone Ireland Found

Kilkenny Community Action Network: 2 vacancies

Kilkenny Community Action Network is responsible for the delivery of the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme in Kilkenny City. The LDSIP is a series of Measures, funded under the National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 that are designed to: Tackle social exclusion, deliver a more sustainable economy, improve employment prospects and balance regional development.

Kilkenny Community Action Network wish to recruit
Two part time Development Workers

Position 1 – 20 hours per week. Two years.
The overall aim of this project is to support the development and implementation of Integrated Area Plan for the Eastern Environs of the city.

Responsibilities will include:

Development of cross community representation structure for implementation of the plan
The development of an integrated vision for the area. This process will be 'outcome' focused but with a concentration on the development of the capacity of those involved to identify need, plan and resource responses.
Prioritizing work that spans the communities/estates involved and identification of the particular needs of each community/estate and addressing them accordingly.
Development of long-term Strategic Plan for the Area and identification of resources for it's implementation going forward

Position 2 – 14 hours per week for Five months
The overall aim of this project is to have a functioning forum that focuses on issues attached to homelessness. It should be comprised of people who have been through or are benefiting from local homeless services, appropriate representatives from the local development sector and relevant statutory agencies.

Responsibilities will include

Research models used by other homeless fora
Development of the capacity of the forum
Clear terms of reference should be understood and agreed by all stakeholders and a strategic plan for the two year period following this process
Development of strategic Plan to end 2008

Requirements for both positions

Relevant third level qualification
3 – 5 years experience in community development work
Strong practiced knowledge of issues attached to social inclusion issues
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including ICT and report writing skills)

Both positions are subject to contracts of service for the specific periods detailed in this advertisement.

For relevant information contact Julie O'Halloran
Kilkenny Community Action Network
Wolfe Tone House, Wolfe Tone St. Kilkenny.
Email: kcan@eircom.net or 056 77 52 811
Applications to be received by Friday 4th May 2007 in the form of CV and covering letter.

Amnesty International Irish Section: Marketing Officer

Amnesty International Irish Section is seeking a Marketing Officer

As the world's largest human rights organisation, Amnesty International plays a crucial role in the articulation of human rights aspirations, principles and standards. Key to its influence is sound, timely and impartial action on human rights issues across the world's regions. We are offering an exceptional opportunity to work in a friendly, busy and productive environment. And when you work with Amnesty International, you'll be actively contributing to our fight against human injustice across the world.

Applications are invited for a full-time Marketing Officer.
Based in Dublin, the Marketing Officer has primary responsibility for developing and implementing all direct marketing print media communications and for database management from a fundraising perspective.

Full details of this position are available on www.amnesty.ie

Qualified applicants with at least 2-3 years experience in a similar marketing or fundraising role should send a CV and cover letter to Sara Bennett, Human Resources Manager, at positions@amnesty.ie

Closing date for applications is Friday, 4 May 2007
Interviews scheduled for week commencing 21 May 2007.

Amnesty International is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Galway Traveller Movement: Co-ordinator for the Primary Health Care Programme

Co-ordinator for the Primary Health Care Programme, Galway City.
The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team and have:

A recognised 3rd level qualification in Community Development with at least 3 years relevant work experience.
An understanding of Primary Health Care working from a Community Development approach.
A comprehensive understanding of health policy and practice.
A comprehensive understanding of Traveller issues and Cultural diversity.
Good Facilitation Skills, Group Work Skills and a track record in the delivery of Training mentoring programmes.
Planning, Evaluation and Administration Skills.
A commitment to work out of an anti-racist and equality work perspective.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualification.

Job Description and Application Form for the position is available from:
The Administrator,
Galway Traveller Movement,
1, The Plaza,
Headford Road, Galway.

Tel: 091 765390 / e-mail: info@gtmtrav.ie
Fax: 091 765395

Closing date for completed application forms: Friday 4th May.

Applications from members of the Traveller community with relevant qualifications are especially welcome.

This Project is funded by, Traveller Health Unit, Health Service Executive, Western Area

Galway Traveller Movement is a partnership organisation of Travellers and settled people working together to achieve equality and human rights for the Traveller Community. The Galway Traveller Movement is an equal opportunities employer.

European Commission Calls for Tender

Call VT/2007/035 concerns activities promoting and developing the business case for diversity. Tasks will include fresh surveys on diversity management strategies in companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and reporting on the place of innovation and creativity in the business case for diversity. The deadline for submitting a bid is 26 June 2007. For further information:

ec.europa.eu/employment_social/emplweb/tenders/tenders_en.cfm?id=1265

Call VT/2007/026 is for the establishment of a European Network of socio-economic experts on non-discrimination and diversity. The objectives of the network include contributing to a better understanding of diversity and the impact of discrimination, analysing progress made in the field and identifying best practice. The network will organise seminars and workshops, and will also develop a ‘toolbox’ of materials for different target audiences. The deadline for submitting a bid to this call is 25 May 2007. For Further information:

ec.europa.eu/employment_social/emplweb/tenders/tenders_en.cfm?id=1245

Polish NGO Seeks Short-term Researcher on EU Development Cooperation

The programme ‘Action for Global South’ of the Polish Green Network

(www.globalnepoludnie.pl, www.zielonasiec.pl,, member of the NGDO

platform Zagranica) is looking for a short term researcher to cooperate in preparing

an NGO guide and to do an analysis on EU development aid and its relations with

new member states. The needs analysis on EU Development Policy in theory and

practice should answer the following questions:

For further information please contact Aleksandra Antonowicz, Action for Global South coordinator, Polish Green Network at ola@globalnepoludnie.pl.

Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking a highly-qualified legal professional for its Senior Legal Advisor position.

The Senior Legal Advisor is one of a small group of lawyers who comprise HRW's international Legal and Policy Office. The department is responsible for developing and applying the organization's policies, ensuring that all HRW publications and interventions are consistent with those policies, and advancing the development of international human rights and humanitarian law through progressive interpretation and standard-setting. The department provides advice on law and policy to HRW's regional and thematic divisions, reviews reports and other materials, and helps to develop the international legal dimension of HRW's research and advocacy strategies. The Advisor often represents HRW at expert meetings and conferences on international legal issues.

The Senior Legal Advisor is a key position within HRW, with direct responsibility for ensuring the high quality of HRW's work. The Advisor reports directly to the organization's Legal and Policy Director, who in turn reports to the organization's Executive Director. There is a preference for the Advisor to be based in one of HRW's major offices (e.g., Brussels, Geneva, London, New York, and Washington, DC).

Qualifications:
The Senior Legal Advisor must be an international lawyer with substantial and varied experience in international human rights and humanitarian law. He or she must have exceptional legal and analytic skills, a strong personal commitment to human rights, the capacity to work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple tasks, and the ability to work collegially in a diverse environment. Strong speaking and writing skills in English are required. Facility with one or more additional languages is highly desired.

Salary and Benefits:
Human Rights Watch seeks exceptional candidates and offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining the necessary work authorization, if required.

Please apply immediately by emailing together a letter of interest, resume, three references, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) to legaljobs@hrw.org. Please use "Application for Senior Legal Advisor" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:

Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Senior Legal Advisor)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: + 1-212-736-1300

Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking a highly-qualified senior legal professional to head its international Legal and Policy Office.

The Legal and Policy Director heads HRW's Legal and Policy Office, which is responsible for developing and applying the organization's policies, ensuring that all HRW publications and interventions are consistent with those policies, and advancing the development of international human rights and humanitarian law through progressive interpretation and standard-setting. The department provides advice on law and policy to HRW's regional and thematic divisions, reviews reports and other materials, and helps to develop the international legal dimension of HRW's research and advocacy strategies. The Director currently supervises two senior legal professionals, as well as HRW's International Justice Program. In addition, the Director often represents HRW at expert meetings and conferences on international legal issues.

The position is one of the most senior within HRW, with a central role in ensuring the high quality of the organization's work. The Legal and Policy Director reports to the organization's Executive Director and, as a member of the organization's Leadership Management Team, helps to set institutional direction and develop institutional strategies. There is a strong preference for the Director to be based in HRW's New York headquarters, although a base in one of the organization's other major offices (e.g., Brussels, Geneva, London, Washington, DC) may be considered.

Qualifications:
The Legal and Policy Director must be an international lawyer with substantial and varied experience in international human rights and humanitarian law. He or she must have exceptional legal and analytic skills, a strong personal commitment to human rights, the capacity to work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple tasks, and the ability to work collegially in a diverse environment. Strong speaking and writing skills in English are required; facility with one or more additional languages is highly desired.

Please apply immediately by emailing together a letter of interest, resume, three references, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) to legaljobs@hrw.org. Please use "Application for Legal and Policy Director" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:

Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Legal and Policy Director)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: + 1-212-736-1300

5. Recent Publications and Resources

Spectrum, The Journal of the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism April Edition. For further information contact: 01858800 or email kate@nccri.ie

MRCI/DCU report on Trafficking for Forced Labour in Ireland www.mrci.ie

EU Enlargement and Migration: Assessing the Macroeconomic Impacts. www.esri.ie

An Garda Síochána Pocket Human Rights Guide

The “Short Guide to the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003” has been produced by An Garda Síochána in cooperation with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL). A copy will be personally issued to every serving member of the Garda and Garda Reserve.

The Guide outlines the State’s obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights and directly relates those principles to the operational activities of the Gardaí.

For further information contact: Amy Pearson, Tel. 087 998 1574.

The Housing Tenure of Immigrants in Ireland: Some Preliminary Analysis. For further information go to: www.esri.ie
Charity Regulation Bill in Ireland

Noel Ahern, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs with responsibility for charities legislation, is pleased to announce that the Government has approved the publication of the Charities Bill 2007.

Download full text of the bill (pdf file)
www.pobail.ie

Irish Intercultural Calendar 2007

Access Ireland has produced an Intercultural Calendar every year since 1999. As in previous years the calendar contains the dates of important feasts and festivals of the main ethnic and religious groups currently represented in Irish society.

The calendars already published have been very successful and received much positive feedback from community groups, schools, other educational establishments, and a wide variety of other organizations and individuals.

They have been used in a variety of creative ways by these people and have served a useful purpose in widening the understanding of diverse communities and their needs in contemporary Ireland.

The calendar is in handy A 1 poster size.

This year Access Ireland was fortunate to receive funding from the HSE Dublin North-east Social Inclusion Fund and the Reception and Integration Agency so it is able to provide the calendar at a very minimal cost to cover postage and packing.

Copies are available from Access Ireland
40 Lower Dominick Street, Dublin 1
Telephone 01 878 0589 or by e-mailing amm@accessireland.ie

ENAR Policy Seminar - Final Report - Results of an ENAR Policy Seminar

The purpose of the seminar was to explore the intersections between the racism, anti discrimination, social inclusion and integration agendas from the perspective of migration, recognising that these concepts are intrinsically linked. Please follow the link to read the final report of this seminar.

A Human Rights Approach to Social Justice

This pamphlet asks whether incorporating civil and political rights is enough or whether we should also be looking at social and economic rights. For instance, should we be legally entitled to access healthcare and education, food and clean water, housing and social security? For Further information please go to:

www.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/?p=724

ECRI'S 40 Measures for Combating Racism at School

These recommendations may be downloaded from: www.coe.int/T/E/human_rights/Ecri/

MRCI e-bulletin – March 2007

Now available on www.mrci.ie

E-Bulletin April 2007

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Policy and Legislative Updates

Irish Developments

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4. Job Vacancies/Calls for Tender

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