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
Contents
1. Policy and Legislative Updates
Irish Developments
NCCRI Launches the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008
Supreme Court Judgment, December 2007
Bode & ors – v. – Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform
Le Pen Invitation Causes Political Unrest in Ireland
Eurobarometer Rates Ireland as a One of the Top Countries in Europe with
Positive Attitude to Ethnic Diversity
Migrants Education Qualifications
Limerick Judge Imposed the Three Month Sentence for Verbal Race Attack
EU/International Developments
Adoption of the EU FRA’s Extended Scope of the Agency by European Parliament
Report by the European Parliament on the Conditions of Detention Centres for
Third Country Nationals
Respect for Diversity Maybe Written into the French Constitution
EP Approves Agreement on Cooperation Between FRA and Council of Europe
French Protests Against Detention Plan for Irregular Immigrants
2. Upcoming Funding / Awards
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Call for Proposals: Thematic programme of cooperation with third countries
in the areas of migration and asylum
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Oxfam Susie Smith Memorial Prize European Parliament Charlemagne Youth
Prize
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National Lottery Funding
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2008-2009 King Baudouin International Development Prize
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Writing About Refugees: A Competition for Aspiring Journalists
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Simon Cumbers Media Challenge Fund
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Call for Proposals: CARDS Regional Action Programme 2006, Support to Civil
Society Dialogue – ´People to People Actions´
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Film Making Opportunities - Cross Border Multimedia Project
3. Events and Initiatives
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The Futrure of European Criminal Justice Under the Lisbon Treaty
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Communicating Across Language Barriers courses
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Making the Connection: Creative Approaches to Intercultural Dialogue in
Youth Work
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Volunteering for The African Voice Newspaper
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National Youth Arts Programme - Workshop Details
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Youth Media Democracy Conference
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Comhlámh's Skills in Development Education Course
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Amnesty International Irish Section: Human Rights Based Approaches in
Ireland Training Course
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Upcoming Integrating Ireland Network Meetings Dates for Your Diary
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Respond! Housing Association: Two-day Continuous Professional Development
(CPD) Courses
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Social Policy Network
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Comhlámh First Wednesday Debates in 2008
4. Job Opportunities/
Calls for Tender
5. Recent Publications and Resources
Irish Developments
NCCRI Launches the Year of European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008
The European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 was officially launched on
the 24th of January in the Mansion House by President of Ireland, Mary
McAleese Based on the priorities set out at EU level, a draft
strategy for the Year was presented and discussed at a series of public
consultative meetings from October to December 2007. The strategy
emphasises the importance of dialogue as one of the key components in building
an intercultural society in Ireland which values diversity, equality and
interaction but which also highlights a shared sense of place and
cohesion. It focuses on six key programmes; Arts and Culture, Community
Participation and Sports, Business and Trade Union, Service Providers (in
particular Education) and four Cross Cutting Themes (Young People, Women,
North - South cooperation and an EU and International Focus).
For more information go to www.nccri.ie/news/EUyear08.html
Supreme Court Judgment, December 2007
Bode & ors – v. – Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform
The Supreme Court held on 20th December 2007 that the Minister for Justice,
Equality & Law Reform was under no obligation to consider the
constitutional or human rights of Irish citizen children when refusing their
applications under the IBC/05 Scheme. For more information please go to:
http://courts.ie/Judgments.nsf/...LongLink...
NGO information and perspectives available CADIC Helpline
Immigrant Council of Ireland – Independent Law Centre
Tel:01-6740200
www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
Le Pen Invitation Causes Political Unrest in Ireland
French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen and his deputy, Bruno Gollnisch,
have been invited by the law society in one of Ireland's main universities to
speak ahead of the referendum on the EU's new treaty.
http://euobserver.com/9/25485/?rk=1
Eurobarometer Rates Ireland as a One of the Top Countries in Europe with
Positive Attitude to Ethnic Diversity
EU Commission Eurobarometer shows Ireland as among the top countries in Europe
with positive attitudes towards ethnic and cultural diversity and
intercultural dialogue.
The results of an EU wide survey (Eurobarometer) can be downloaded from
http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/flash_arch_en.htm
Migrants Education Qualifications
A new report says that migrants stand to enhance Ireland's
productive potential because they are largely more educated than their Irish
counterparts. The NCB report says that 60% of the Irish population increase in
the four years from 2002 to 2006 came from migration. The report also says
over half of these migrants were in the key demographic for working and
household formation, the 25 to 44 age-group.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0111/migration.html
Limerick Judge Imposed the Three Month Sentence for Verbal Race Attack
A Limerick Judge has condemned a verbal attack on non Irish national in
Limerick city centre last year and sentenced the accused to 3 months.
http://courts.ie/catalogCourt.nsf/SearchResultsCourt?SearchDomain&query=limerick&start=1&count=50&1201263899095
EU/International Developments
Adoption of the EU FRA’s Extended Scope by European Parliament
On the 17 January MEPs adopted a non-binding report on the European Union
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). The amendments extend the scope of the
Agency to cover new areas of competence. The European Parliament report states
that the Framework should include the fight against racism, xenophobia and
related intolerance amongst the thematic areas of the Agency's activity and
the protection of the rights of persons belonging to ethnic or national
minorities. One important amendment stipulates that the Agency shall deal with
issues relating to discrimination based on sex, in particular instances of
‘multiple discrimination’.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?language=EN&type=IM-PRESS&reference=20080115IPR18581
Report by the European Parliament on the Conditions of Detention Centres for
Third Country Nationals
http://www.statewatch.org/news/2007/dec/eu-ep-detention-centres-report.pdf
Respect for Diversity Maybe Written into the French Constitution
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced that he wants to add gender
equality, respect for diversity and bioethics in the preamble of the Fifth
Republic’s Constitution.
http://www.lemonde.fr/web/article/0,1-0@2-823448,36-997335,0.html?xtor=RSS-3224
EP Approves Agreement on Cooperation Between FRA and Council of Europe
The European Parliament, on 12 December 2007, approved the conclusion of the
Agreement between the European Community and the Council of Europe on
cooperation between the FRA and the Council of Europe. The Agreement
establishes regular contacts and meetings between both bodies, arranges the
exchange of information, and provides for coordination of activities in order
to avoid duplication of work.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/file.jsp?id=5520442&language=en&mailer=true
French Protests Against Detention Plan for Irregular Immigrants
http://www.expatica.com/fr/articles/news/French-protests-against-detention-plan-for-illegal-immigrants.html
The Office of the Minister for Integration invites applications for funding
under the Small Grants Schemes 2008.
Under these Grant Schemes funding will be provided to voluntary community
groups involved at a local level in supporting asylum seekers and/or legally
resident immigrants.
Special provision will be made for applications from the minority ethnic led
organisations.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 29th February 2008.
Further information, Application Forms and Guidance Notes will be available
from the 1st February on the website:
www.ria.gov.ie or on request
to:
Small Grant Schemes 2008
Office of the Minister for Integration
43/49 Mespil Road
Dublin 4
The priorities for this call for proposals have been identified on the basis
of migration routes to the EU, each route being considered a separate lot
Publication reference
EuropeAid/126364/C/ACT/Multi
For further information contact:
EuropeAid-MIGRAS2007@ec.europa.eu
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is
€61 955 438
Oxfam has established a prize to honour the life and work of Susie Smith who
died in June 2006. Susie touched the lives of many people around the world in
her 30-year career with Oxfam. In her later years with Oxfam, Susie championed
the cause of HIV and AIDS and pioneered new approaches to tackling the
pandemic. With this prize, Oxfam wants to acknowledge and build on Susie’s
deep sense of justice and commitment to sub-Saharan African and her incredible
talent and determination to challenge traditional thinking – especially about
HIV and AIDS - wherever she found it.
About the prize
The Susie Smith memorial prize of £3000 will be awarded to an already
published piece of work on HIV and AIDS from sub-Saharan Africa. Any type of
piece – (e.g. poetry, fiction, article, chapter of a book) – of up to 10,000
words, in English, and published since January 2006, will be eligible.
Ms. Ann Grant, former British High Commissioner to South Africa, will chair a
panel composed of Mr. Michael Holman, journalist and novelist; Dr. Kevin
Watkins, Director, UNDP Human Development Report Office; Miss Sarah Lane
Smith, Susie Smith’s daughter; Mohga Kamal-Yanni, Oxfam GB Policy Advisor on
Health; Mr. Martin Kalunga-Banda, Global Leadership & Capacity Building
Adviser for Oxfam GB.
The prize will be awarded in May 2008 and Oxfam will publish the winning piece
on our website.
The judges will focus on two key elements:
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quality of the piece itself (writing, analysis, insights)
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evidence of impact of the writing in the media and/or with people,
governments or other institutions
All submissions must be received by 31 January 2008.
Please include a cover letter outlining what kind of impact the piece has had
and/or what it has achieved. A shortlist of five will be published on Oxfam’s
website in early April 2008 and the winner will be announced at the end of
April 2008.
You will be notified if you have made it through to the shortlist, but we will
be unable to advise any other applicants of the panel’s decision. We will not
be able to return any submissions received through the post.
All submissions and cover letter should be sent to:
Susie Smith Memorial Prize Submission
Oxfam Great Britain
Oxfam House
John Smith Drive
Oxford
OX4 2JY
Or emailed to:
susiesmithmemorialprize@oxfam.org.uk
We regret that posted submissions will not be returned.
www.oxfam.org.uk/susiesmith
A new European prize for young people is being launched this month. It targets
people aged between 16 and 30 who have been involved with projects helping to
promote understanding between peoples of different European countries.
Organised by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International
Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, the Charlemagne Youth Prize provides funding of
€2,000 - €5,000 for existing projects that foster a shared sense of European
identity and cooperation. The best projects from each of the 27 EU Member
States will be invited to Aachen, in Germany, on 29 April 2008.
As well as promoting European and international understanding, the winning
projects will serve as role models for young people living in Europe. In
particular the organisers are looking for practical examples of Europeans
living together. The projects can focus on the organisation of youth events,
youth exchanges or internet projects with a European dimension.
Application forms are available on the European Parliament's UK Office website
at:
www.europarl.org.uk<http://www.europarl.org.uk/>
The deadline for applications is 8 February 2008.
For further information, contact Simon Duffin, Head of Press, European
Parliament UK Office,
simon.duffin@europarl.europa.eu<mailto:simon.duffin@europarl.europa.eu>
Tel: 07786 060531
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/public/focus_page/015-10178-254-09-37-902-20070906FCS10161-11-09-2007-2007/default_en.htm
This fund allocates money to projects that are directly related to the
provision of sports facilities and are of a capital nature. This means that
the project must involve: improving or building an asset or buying sports
equipment that is securely stored and will be used for at least five years.
Funding can be allocated to the following organisations under the programme:
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voluntary and community organisations, including sports clubs
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national governing bodies of sport and third level education institutions
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in certain circumstances, schools, colleges and local authorities
For information regarding the programme and the deadline contact the
Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism on (642) 7369/7371/7372
The King Baudouin International Development Prize, worth 150,000 euros, is
awarded every other year by the Foundation's Board of Governors. Beyond its
actual financial value, the Prize provides winners international visibility
and publicity, with the main agents of development in particular, such as the
United Nations and its specialised agencies, the World Bank, the European
Union and a number of bilateral development agencies, the world of foundations
or international NGOs.
The aim of the King Baudouin International Development Prize is to acknowledge
the work of persons or organisations which have made a substantial
contribution to the development of countries in the southern hemisphere or to
solidarity between industrialised nations and developing nations. It also
seeks to remind public opinion that the problems of development are today even
more acute than when they gradually emerged in the collective awareness of
nations in the aftermath of the Second World War.
The Call for Nominations for the 2008-2009 King Baudouin International
Development Prize was issued on October 2007;
closing of the next call for candidacies: 1 February 2008
Further information available from
www.kbprize.org/index.html?current=1&page=1&page2=1&lang=en
E: info@kbprize.org
T: 00322 5490273.
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Europe is launching a competition for student
journalists, giving them a remarkable opportunity to highlight the challenges
facing refugees and asylum seekers trying to access asylum in Europe. The
competition is open to students, or recent graduates, from any institute of
higher education in one of the forty-three member states of the Council of
Europe. Articles should not exceed 1200 words on the theme: ‘Access to
Asylum’.
The authors of the three best articles will be invited to Brussels to attend a
prize giving ceremony in the European Parliament and meet members of the jury
who are all experienced journalists in this area. The overall winner will be
invited to a refugee camp in Malawi as the guest of JRS Southern Africa, where
he or she will meet refugees, representatives of NGOs and local media.
Further information and application forms are available on the JRS Europe
website,
www.jrseurope.org
Links to other organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers can also
be found on the website. The deadline for entries is 22 February 2008.
The competition is supported by the European Council for Refugees and Exiles
(ECRE), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and MediaWise.
For more information please contact Elizabeth Underhill, Media Officer, JRS
Europe at
press.europe@gmail.com
or tel: 00 32 2 250 32 20.
The Simon Cumbers' Media Challenge fund supports media projects highlighting
issues in the developing world. Print, photographic, radio and other
journalists are encouraged to apply as are those considering a TV documentary
on the themes suggested.
The Simon Cumbers Media Challenge Fund is a funding scheme aimed at assisting
and promoting more and better quality media coverage of development issues
within the Irish media. The fund is managed by Connect-World on behalf of
Irish Aid.
Connect-World is an Irish organisation, created and supported by the
development aid community in Ireland, with a mandate to seek to increase the
quantity and the type of coverage of international development issues in the
media. Connect-World is funded by its sponsors, which include the Irish
government and a range of the most significant NGOs.
Upcoming Deadlines:
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TV Seed Grant Monday 3 March 2008
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Standard Grant Round I - Wednesday 30 April 2008
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Standard Grant Round II - Tuesday 30 September 2008
All information about the administration of the Fund is available at
www.connect-world.net/Links/Simon_Cumbers_Fund/Simon_Cumbers_Media_Fund.html
Deadline: 03.03.2008 (16h00 CET)
Objectives
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Developing and raising awareness on the role of civil society
organisations to promote minority rights and impact policy;
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Raising partnerships between civil society organisations, with they EU
counterparts, as well as between civil society organisation and public
authorities, and particularly towards;
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Strengthening the rights of minorities, i.e. their participation and
representation in the community;
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Building up a forum for exchange of information, views and experience;
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And promoting good practice both at the regional, national and local
level.
Location:
Actions must take place in one or more of the following countries: Albania,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo under UNSCR 1244.
Publication reference
EuropeAid/126361/C/ACT/Multi
Contact Questions may in addition be sent by e-mail or by fax no later than 21
days before the deadline for the submission of proposals to the addresse(s)
listed below, indicating clearly the reference of the call for proposals:
ELARG-YK.PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE-ACT@ec.europa.eu
+ 32 2 296 80 40
General remarks
In order to apply, to have access to the complete list of requested documents
and for further information, please visit the following website:
ec.europa.eu/europeaid/cgi/fra
Do you have an interest in film and multi-media?
Would your group like to make a short film or documentary?
Is your group interested in the areas of Peace & Reconciliation, Culture
Heritage and Diversity?
Creative Media Partnerships is currently looking for groups to take part in an
extension to our innovative cross border multimedia project.
Funded by Peace II monies the project requires a further 6 Groups to work in
partnership to create 3 new films exploring peace and reconciliation, culture,
heritage and diversity in Ireland today.
Eligible groups will be formally constituted and be based in the following
counties:
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Northern Ireland: Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone
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Rep of Ireland: Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan, Sligo.
Please apply before 31st January 2008.
All workshops will take place between January and June 2008.
Further Information, application form and guidance notes are available from
our website
www.creativemediapartnerships.org
Office of the Minister for Integration Small Grant Scheme
One of Ireland’s largest scholarship trusts for third level education has
announced it will be awarding additional scholarships this year.
The Bank of Ireland Millennium Scholars Trust will, in 2008, increase the
number of students it supports for third level study to over 100, offering a
lifeline to more students than ever before.
Objectives
The Trust will award scholarships for second and third level students, mature
candidates and other progression route candidates who, due to economic, social
and other barriers such as disability, might not otherwise get the opportunity
to attend third-level.
Award Amounts
Scholarship awards from Eur 3,200 to Eur 6,300 per annum are available,
depending on the individual's circumstances. Awards of varying amounts are
also made to students studying in the creative and performing arts.
Who is eligible to apply?
The Trust welcomes applications from individuals who have the ability and
motivation to participate successfully at third-level, but who because of
economic circumstance or other barriers such as disability, are prevented from
doing so.
How to apply for a scholarship
Candidates must be proposed by a Nominating Body – an organisation, group or
institution registered with the Trust. Nominating Bodies will have close
contact with candidates and will be in a position to provide a personal
reference confirming their eligibility and co-ordinate their application.
What kinds of courses are eligible for scholarships?
Third-level educational opportunities from Level 7 in the National Framework
of Qualifications, and from Level 6 which give access to/progress to a Level 7
or Level 8 qualification. Courses recognised by Universities, DIT, the
Institutes of Technology, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council
(HETAC) and the Institutes of Further and Higher Education in Northern
Ireland. Other courses may be considered. Advanced studies in the
creative/performing arts are also eligible for funding.
How to register as a Nominating Body
Registrations may be made at any time and will be considered by the Trust at
timed intervals throughout the year. Registration forms are available from the
Trust Office. Nominating Bodies must be registered with the Trust in advance
of submitting applications.
Deadlines
The closing date is 3rd March 2008 for applications in the following
categories:
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Third-level Entry
Students in their final year of secondary education, mature students and
candidates for third-level from other progression routes.
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Current Third-Level
Students currently in third-level education who would be unlikely to
continue with their undergraduate courses without the financial support of
the Trust.
The closing date is 1st April 2008 for applicants in the following category:
For more information
Further details and application forms can be gained from the Trust Office at
National College of Ireland (01 449 8500) or can be downloaded from the
Bank of Ireland and National College of Ireland websites:
www.bankofireland.com
- see In the Community
and
www.ncirl.ie
- see About NCI.
Intercultural and Anti Racism Week 2008 will take place from the 7-14th April.
A series of events will be coordinated nationwide as part of Week. In view of
the emphasis given to education in the EU framework for the European Year of
Intercultural Dialogue 2008 and suggestions from the 2007 appraisal of the
Week, this year the theme will be ‘Education’, focussing on all aspects of
both formal and non-formal education. As such the dates have been changed from
previous years to facilitate the participation of as many educational
institutions and organisations as possible; many schools are closed from
14th-31st of March 2008. The official launch of the Week will however fall
around the UN designated International Day Against Racism, March 21st,
maintaining the importance of raising public awareness about this important
day.
The Week is coordinated by the National Consultative Committee on Racism and
Interculturalism (NCCRI) and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland in
partnership with the National Action Plan Against Racism and the Northern
Ireland Race Equality Strategy. For further information and to put your name
on the mailing list for materials for this Week please contact:
kate@nccri.ie or call
018588005.
Run by National Consultative Committee on Racism & Interculturalism
(NCCCI) and the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland (ECNI), in association
with Poetry Ireland, the Schools Against Racism Competition is open to all
post-primary schools in Ireland, North and South. Poems & stories can be
in English, Irish, French or Polish.
This years judges are Michael Longley, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Piotr Sommer and
Jean-Philippe Imbert. The award ceremony will take place in the Linen
Hall Library, Belfast, on Wednesday, April 9th at 5pm.
For more information go to
www.poetryireland.ie/education
www.nccri.ie
Tuesday 12th February 2008
10:00 – 13:00pm (with light lunch)
Room MI022, Aberfoyle House, University of Ulster, Magee
This event will focus on the relationship between elected representatives and
minority ethnic communities in Northern Ireland. Participants will hear
from politicians and representatives from minority ethnic communities.
There will be an opportunity for minority ethnic communities to discuss
pertinent issues with elected representatives in a constructive manner.
To register your place contact Roisin O’Hagan on 028 7137 5523 or email
r.ohagan@ulster.ac.uk
ECRI Seminar: National Specialised Bodies to Combat Racism and Racial
Discrimination on the Relationship Between Integration and the Fight Against
racism and racial discrimination
Date: 28 -29 February 2008
Location: Strasbourg (France) For further information please go to:
http://www.coe.int/t/E/Human_Rights/ECRI/1-ECRI/calendar.asp#TopOfPage
Location: Dundalk office
Dates: 27th February
This is part of a series of workshops run in partnership with Newry &
Mourne District Council and Louth Co Co's Challenge of Change project
The sessions will continue on the: 10th March, 21st April, 7th May and 4th and
5th June. Please contact the Dundalk office at: 0429352730 or email
joe@nccri.ie
The Children's Research Centre, Trinity College, Dublin and the Adoption
Board
Date: Tuesday, 12th February 2008 in Dublin Castle 09.45am - 4.30pm
Keynote speakers:
Professor William Duncan, Deputy Secretary General of the Permanent Bureau of
the Hague Conference
Julia Feast, Policy, Research and Development Consultant, British Association
for Adoption and Fostering
Professor Richard Sullivan, Associate Professor of Social Work and Family
studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver
Professor Femmie Juffer, Chair of Adoption Studies, Centre for Child and
Family Studies, University of Lieden, The Netherlands
Further information is available by contacting The Children's Research Centre,
Tel: 01-8962901 / email:
crcentre@tcd.ie
Location: Trier, 11-12 February 2008
The implications of the Lisbon Treaty for police and judicial cooperation in
criminal matters in the EU will be manifold. Changes include the extension of
co-decision, introduction of qualified majority voting, and the enlargement of
the ECJ’s jurisdiction to cover all areas that were previously within the
third pillar. On the other hand, however, Member States have the possibility
for an ‘emergency brake’ and the option for a ‘flexibility’ procedure to
proceed with enhanced cooperation. Furthermore, some Member States will
maintain their opt-outs from all third pillar measures. Finally, the Lisbon
Treaty paves the way for future steps such as the establishment of a European
Public Prosecutor to combat crimes affecting the financial interests of the
EU.
In this seminar, high-ranking experts from the European institutions and
bodies and the EU Member States will present and discuss this new state of
affairs, its impact and pros and cons for police and judicial cooperation in
criminal matters in the EU.
For more information go to: www.era.int or email info@era.int
Cascade Training Consultancy is running a series of our highly successful
Communicating Across Language Barriers courses across the country.
These will consist of two consecutive days each in the following Cities
and Venues;
Sligo - Mon 25 - Tues 26 February 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Venue: Sligo Southern Hotel
(Near Train and Bus Stations and 5 mins walk from Town Centre)
Belfast - Weds 5 - Thurs 6 March 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Venue and date: to be confirmed
Bantry - Tues 1 - Weds 2 April 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Venue and date: to be confirmed
Dublin - Weds 16 - Tues 17 April 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Venue: Teachers' Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1
Waterford - Mon 12 - Tues 13 May 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Venue: Woodlands Hotel, Dungarvan Road, Waterford
These courses are open to all from both public, private sector and NGOs.
The training is particularly relevant to frontline staff who have dealings
with non native-speakers of English. It is also a chance for training or HR
personnel to check out our highly experiential training methods with a view to
in-house training.
More details from
Anne O'Carroll, Cascade Training Consultancy
t. 027 74203
email
info@cascadetrainingconsultancy.com
website
www.cascadetrainingconsultancy.com
The African Voice Newspaper - Helping to Promote Cultural Diversity and
Integration through the Media Nationwide. The African Voice newspaper seeks
volunteers to contribute articles, stories, photos, and reviews.
http://www.theafricanvoice.ie/
A National Youth Arts Programme seminar
Date: 31st January 2008
Location: Arás Chronáin, Orchard Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
2008 has been designated as European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. The
general objectives of the year are to promote dialogue as a process through
which all those living in the EU can improve their ability to live together,
in a way that acknowledges and celebrates diversity but which also promotes
common values. In Ireland, the National Consultative Committee on Racism and
Interculturalism (NCCRI) has been designated the national co-ordinating body
for the year.
The National Youth Council of Ireland is currently producing an Intercultural
Strategy for the Youth Work Sector, which will be published early in 2008.
This aims to:
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Embed a commitment to anti-racism and interculturalism into organisational
policies and practices
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Ensure equality of access, participation, and outcome in youth work and
youth services for male and female young people, volunteers and youth
workers from minority ethnic communities, including Travellers.
The arts are powerful in their ability to communicate across boundaries
between people and to express what words often struggle with, potentially
enabling us to address complex and challenging issues in a positive and
enlightening way. With this belief, the National Youth Arts Programme will
seek to promote the potential of the arts to further intercultural dialogue
within youth work, beginning during European Year of Intercultural Dialogue in
2008, with the intention of integrating this into all of the Programme’s
activities in the future.
The Seminar
Making the Connection will explore artistic and creative approaches to
intercultural dialogue in youth work. It will investigate which aspects are of
prime concern to youth workers and how they might be addressed.
Themes identified so far include: participation, involvement, inclusion;
identity, perception and preconception; communication; creative expression;
understanding and empathy.
The seminar is aimed at the community youth work sector - youth workers,
volunteers, and youth work managers. It will also be of interest to others,
such as artists, arts organisations and migrant organisations, who are
engaging with this sector.
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A panel discussion will investigate a range of experiences in preparing
existing youth groups for intercultural dialogue and also approaches to
developing engagement with youth from minority ethnic communities. It will
pursue questions of good youth work practice and how arts based approaches
form part of the youth work toolkit.
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Presentation of case studies will move further into artistic territory,
exploring some of the possibilities offered by two different models of
youth arts development. These case studies will focus on how direct
involvement in challenging and creative processes impacts on young people.
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A choice of four workshops will help expand upon the range of art forms
and approaches discussed and will provide a personal experience of
creative and arts-based approaches to addressing some of the themes of the
day.
There will also be opportunities for participants to contribute towards
identifying the key challenges emerging from this area of work and what
further support actions or developments should be undertaken.
For more details and to book contact the
National Youth Arts Programme,
National Youth Council of Ireland,
3 Montague Street, Dublin 2
Tel: 353 (0)1 478 41 22 / 425 59 50,
Fax: 353 (0)1 4783974,
Email: arts@nyci.ie
‘Collect ‘Em All’ - Christopher Harrington
Taking Christopher’s current collaborative, multi-disciplinary, conceptual art
project ‘Collect ‘Em All’ as a starting point, this workshop will allow
participants to experience Christopher’s approach to engaging young people
from diverse cultural backgrounds in a common artistic project.
‘Shared Experience’ - Bairbre Ni Chaoimh, Calypso Theatre
Bairbre will deliver a taster interactive drama workshop suitable for use with
young people from different ethnic backgrounds.
‘Global Harmonies’ - Rachel Dempsey
This workshop is based on a project called ‘Intercultural singing’ which
provides voice work and intercultural awareness training through music, and
Rachel’s work in bringing together diverse communities through song.
‘Anti-racism and Interculturalism’ - Alan Hayes
This session will explore the theme of Anti-racism and Interculturalism within
youth work. Drawing on methodologies employed by NYDEP it will explore the
difference between the two themes and ask questions such as “Is it possible to
do Intercultural youth work without addressing the issue of racism?”
Participants will have an opportunity to express their thoughts, beliefs and
challenges in a creative way.
Spare a Minute for the Arts
This is a 5 minute session that will take place before each of the breaks
during the day, allowing a number of seminar delegates 60 seconds each to
describe to the seminar audience a project they are involved with that
addresses the theme of the seminar. These delegates will then have an
opportunity to provide more detailed information to other delegates, by
manning an information stand during each of the breaks. A maximum of 10 slots
will be available. In order to find out more, please contact the National
Youth Arts Programme. For more details please go to www.
Tel: 353 (0)1 478 41 22 / 425 59 50,
Fax: 353 (0)1 4783974,
Email: arts@nyci.ie
A conference exploring the effects and opportunities of new media on children
and youth
Dublin Institute of Technology and Digital Hub, Dublin
18-19 April 2008
The Irish Youth Media Foundation are pleased to invite you to their inaugural
conference ‘Youth Media Democracy,’ to be held in Dublin on 18th-19th April
2008.
This exciting event sets out to explore the effects that new media have on the
youth, and will also focus on the tremendous opportunities that new medias
bring.
The conference will be opened by the Irish Education Minister for
Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan; followed by a
keynote address from David Buckingham, Professor of Education; Director,
Centre for the Study of Children, Youth and Media - University of London.
New research will be presented through both papers and workshops as well as
providing an opportunity to watch youth media projects being created, as youth
groups from both and south Ireland will be participating. This will provide a
unique opportunity to experience youth media culture as it is being produced.
Conference Price
Adults E120 (two days)
Concessions (Student/ OAP): E70
(Price includes reception on Thursday 17th April and evening meal Friday 18th
April)
Additional information can be found on our website, including the full
conference programme as well as information on the conference venue, hotels
nearby, travel and Dublin tourism
www.irishyouthmedia.com/conf.html
Contact:
Estelle Clements,
Office 3048, School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology,
Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 (0) 1 402 7191
Email:
youthmediademocracy@gmail.com
Jan Pettersen
School of Social Sciences & Law
Dublin Institute of Technology
41 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1
Email:
jan.pettersen@dit.ie
Ph: +353 (0) 1 402 4278
Date: Thursday evenings from 21st February until 17th April
Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Dublin City Centre
This popular course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to
engage groups in Development Education activities over 9 evenings in a
friendly, informal group environment.
The course enables participants to work more effectively and creatively with
groups when exploring intercultural and development issues.
Sessions include: Introduction to Development Education; Media - Use of Images
& Messages; Facilitation Skills; Global Development Issues; Incorporating
Anti Racism; Use of Arts; Creative Planning & Evaluation; Challenging
Perspectives; Taking Action.
This course is open to anyone with an interest in development education,
including but not limited to youth/community workers, teachers, and those
working in group settings.
Cost: Members e 80.00, Non-Members e 120.00, Unwaged/Student e 50, Asylum
Seekers e 5.
Places are limited so register now to avoid disappointment.
Contact Ali Leahy on 01 478 3490 or
ali@comhlamh.org for more
information and bookings.
Please note: Funding is available for 2 Primary school teachers to participate
in this course. If you are interested in applying for the funding please
contact
sarina@comhlamh.org by
Thursday 7th February 2008.
Date: 25 - 28 February 2008 (Monday - Thursday)
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: The Harbour Hotel, Galway City
Application deadline: Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Amnesty International will hold a four-day training course on Human Rights
Based Approaches in Ireland. The course is directed at individuals working
in the public, private and voluntary sector and equips participants with
the knowledge and skills to apply human rights in their work in Ireland.
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they will gain from an
understanding of Human Rights Based Approaches (HRBA) and will have an
opportunity to apply HRBA in their work. The fee for the course is €200,
with discretionary concession rates.
For further details and application form:
Bailey Grey, Training and Support Officer
Amnesty International, 1st Floor, Ballast House, Westmoreland
Street, Dublin 2.
Tel: 01 863 8300
Fax: 01 675 1731
Email: hrba@amnesty.ie
Website:
www.amnesty.ie
South East Regional Network in Waterford on Saturday 23rd February 2008
(contact
seamus@integratingireland.ie
for more details).
North East, Boarder and Midlands in Monaghan on Saturday February 9th in Teach
na nDaoine, Monaghan (contact
niamh@integratingireland.ie
for more details)Further meetings and details to be announced in other regions
in the coming weeks.
Respond! is offering 2 day modules for people working in the areas of housing
and community development. Each module is delivered by a panel of lecturers
from the Respond! Bachelor of Social Sciences Team and University College
Dublin staff, as well as a multidisciplinary panel of guest speakers and
practitioners from University College Dublin (UCD), Trinity College Dublin
(TCD), Dublin City University (DCU), Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT),
Local Government, Respond! and other keynote speakers in the area.
Each person who attends these two-day courses receives a certificate of
attendance .
Respond! can also deliver these training courses onsite, specifically tailored
to meet the needs of your organisation.
Please contact Jacqueline Joynt, Respond! National Education and Consultancy
Manager, for further details:
jacqueline.joynt@respond.ie
For further information on these courses, please visit
www.respond.ie
The Social Policy Network is a forum for people in voluntary or statutory
organisations whose work includes a social policy interest or policy remit.
The role of the Network is to:
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To provide a forum for an exchange of information
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To share experience/expertise of "what works in influencing public policy"
(e.g. contacts in relevant government departments)
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To hear how other agencies/organizations approach their policy brief
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networking opportunities
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strategies around approaches to policy
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discussing impact of policy work
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role of policy officers in respective organisations, scope and
perspectives on role in different organisations
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a forum for themed discussions
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monitoring policy environment and policy opportunities
The Forum meets approximately every two months.
The details for the next meeting -
When: 6 February 2008 (10am to 12pm)
Host: The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice
Where: 26 Upper Sherrard Street, Dublin.
Direction can be found at
www.jcfj.ie
(‘About Us’ section).
RSVP: by Monday 4 February, this allows time for the distribution of
information prior to the meeting.
If you would like further information about the Social Policy Network meeting,
please contact Eoin Carroll, Advocacy and Social Policy Research officer at
the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, telephone 01 855 6814, or e-mail
ecarroll@jcfj.ie
Comhlámh’s mission is to challenge society on the root causes of global
poverty and inequality and empower people to demand equity in global
relations.
The debates take place from 6.15 – 7.45 at Bewley’s Café Theatre, Grafton
Street, Dublin 2.
All welcome! No reservations needed! Early arrival advised as spaces allocated
on first-come first-served basis.
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Aid: Are We Using Our Critical Voice - Service Delivery or Activism?
- 6 February
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Migration: Forcing Movement, Closing Doors?
- 5 March
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Human Trafficking: The Slavery of Our Time?
- 2 April
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Media: Reality TV, New Media and Development - Is the Truth Out There?
- 7 May
For further information check
www.comhlamh.org
T: 01 4783490.
IOM Dublin - Programme Unit
Functional Title: Brazilian AVR Research Focal Point
Duration: 6 months
Starting date: As soon as possible
IOM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Ireland to
plan and organise the Voluntary Assisted Return and Reintegration Programme
(VARRP), to provide assistance for the voluntary return and reintegration of
asylum seekers and irregular migrants in need of assistance.
In the framework of the EC Return Fund 2006, IOM is implementing the project
“Assessment of Brazilian migration patterns and Assisted Voluntary Return
(AVR) Programme from selected European Member States to Brazil”. IOM Belgium,
Portugal and Ireland are jointly working to better understand Brazilian
migration patterns and their links to Assisted Voluntary Return programmes, as
well as defining appropriate reintegration schemes for this particular group
of migrants. The project will be co-ordinated by a Senior Research Officer in
IOM Brussels.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Co-ordinator in IOM
Dublin, the incumbent will have the following duties and responsibilities:
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Assist in designing the research methodology, including the questionnaire,
the sample frame and guidelines for conducting the survey.
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Identify the concerned Brazilian community in Ireland, including the
leaders of this community.
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Assist in the organisation of information sessions on the Brazil project.
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Define a plan of action to directly reach Brazilian migrants including;
the testing of the questionnaire, the conducting of the survey and
qualitative interviews.
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Liaise with the other Research Focal Points (based in Belgium and in
Portugal) in the development of the research.
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Assist the Senior Research Officer in Brussels in data analysis and
formulation of the recommendations.
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Contribute to the organisation of a mid-term seminar, including the
identification of participants and the preparation of supporting material.
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Assist the Senior Project Coordinator on the implementation of activities
of the programme.
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Draft project reports and notes for the file on relevant meetings.
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Draft correspondence with project partners.
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Prepare statistical analysis, narrative reports and communications, as
required.
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Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Profile:
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Relevant third-level qualification.
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At least 2 years work experience in the international migration area.
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Former experience in research type of projects/ activities.
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Knowledge of the Brazilian Diaspora in Ireland and the Brazilian context
on migration.
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PC literate.
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Excellent knowledge of Portuguese is required; other languages would be
an asset.
Method of Application: All applications should be addressed to
brazilproject@iomdublin.org
quoting the job title “Brazilian AVR Research Focal Point”.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th January 2008, and interviews
will
be conducted the following week in Dublin.
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is an EU Agency based
in Vienna. The objective of the Agency is to provide the relevant institutions
and authorities of the Community and its Member States when implementing
Community law with assistance and expertise relating to fundamental rights, in
order to support them when they take measures or formulate courses of action
within their respective spheres of competence to fully respect fundamental
rights. (Article 2 of the
Council
Regulation (EC) No 168/2007).
The FRA is issuing a call for expressions of interest for the position of
member of the Scientific Committee. The term of office of the members of the
Scientific Committee shall be five years.
http://www.fra.europa.eu/fra/index.php?fuseaction=content.dsp_cat_content&catid=3e4a7c6a77a21&contentid=47665274e79ee
Applicants should have at least 2 years experience in similar position and
ability to work in dynamic multicultural centre. The position is on a two year
contract basis.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 1st February 2008
Applications by CV and Cover Letter to Gertrude Cotter, Director, Nasc, 35
Mary St, Cork
Full job description on
www.nascireland.org
Or telephone 021 4317411 for further information.
The person will be responsible for the following duties:
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To support, facilitate and develop existing Nasc sub groups e.g. Speaker’s
Panel, Country of Origin Development Education Project, Social and
Cultural Group
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To develop and facilitate new groups where appropriate
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To keep records of all sub group meetings and to file these minutes and
other documentation relevant to working groups, in an appropriate,
user-friendly manner
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To liaise with inward Migrants in Cork City and County region
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To outreach to new communities and members and encourage participation in
collective action work
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To link with other organisations and networks where appropriate, both
locally and nationally
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To maintain records of work and write a monthly report on work
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To assist in training new volunteers and staff from time to time
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To represent Nasc at meetings or events as requested and to report back on
these meetings
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To assist, as part of a team, in responding to any other duties as they
arise from time to time
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To work with other members of the staff team in developing the Nasc Centre
as a significant point of contact for inward Migrants in Cork
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To carry out other appropriate tasks as part of the staff team, as
requested by the Director
Salary: in the region of €32,000 to €34,000 depending on experience
Applicants should have at least 1 year experience in similar position and
ability to work in dynamic multicultural centre. The position is on a three
year contract basis.
Closing Date for applications: 1st February 2008
Applications by CV and Cover Letter to Gertrude Cotter, Director, Nasc, 35
Mary St, Cork
Job Description
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Drop-In Assistance
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Reception work: a key aspect of this job is to be the first point of
contact for visitors to the centre, answer telephone queries and make
appointments for other staff as appropriate. In addition this person will
ensure that all visitors are made welcome, are aware of waiting times and
are offered tea/coffee etc.
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Filing: The person is responsible for filing all organisational files as
delegated by Director and Administrator. The person will be able to find
and present files when requested. Filing will be done on a daily basis.
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Information Provision: the drop-in assistant will provide basic
information to visitors to the centre. Training will be provided. The
person will ensure that appropriate queries are passed to the Advocacy
Officers.
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Support to Advocacy Service: the person will record the name and number of
clients visiting the service, record phone calls, ensure forms and
pamphlets are stocked and up to date and will coordinate service users
appropriately within service hours.
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Volunteer support work: assist in the provision of support to volunteers;
help with emailing and phone calls to volunteers and members regarding
upcoming events.
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Registration duties: help the Administrator to register new people on Nasc
training courses.
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Organising staff meetings and taking minutes of meetings.
2. Personal Assistant to Nasc’s Director
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Managing Director’s appointments.
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Filing and photocopying.
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Booking hotels, conferences, transport for Director. Paying fees such as
hotels,
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conferences, etc.
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Supporting Director’s work with board e.g. contacting secretary and
Chairperson to ensure agendas are ready for next meeting, contacting board
members by telephone and in writing to notify them about upcoming
meetings, ensuring agendas, minutes and supporting documentation is sent
to board before next meeting and at the next meeting.
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General: assist, along with other staff in running the Centre on a day to
day basis and generally responding as appropriate to work and clients as
they present themselves.
Salary: in the region of €25000 - €28000 depending on experience
Nasc is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applicants
from minority and/or migrant communities.
Nasc is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applicants
from minority and/or migrant communities.
Comhlámh is Ireland's leading development education organisation with a
particular focus on just and sustainable trade policies and practices. It
promotes understanding of global issues and the cultures of the South through
courses, public meetings and the media, and provides support, information and
guidance for Volunteers going overseas and for returned Development Workers. A
dynamic, independent membership body, Comhlámh has worked for over 30 years to
improve practice in international development and influence policy of both
government and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Managed through a Board of Directors, Comhlámh employs 16 staff, 11 fulltime
and 5 part-time. Reporting to the Director, the management team is made up of
two Programme Managers and an Operations Officer (responsible for finance,
administration and IT). Comhlámh has an annual income of approximately E900k.
We are currently recruiting for the following position:
The role
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Provide leadership to Comhlámh's advocacy, campaigning and development
education activities
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Bring vision and strategic thinking in the formulation and delivery of a
Strategic Plan 2009-2012
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Inspire and lead a motivated team of professionals and
dedicated volunteers
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Communicate and proactively work with organisations within the
international development sector, deepening strategic alliances and
partnerships with like-minded human rights, southern activists and
European activist bodies
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Build a strong public profile, and help develop secure and diversified
sources of income
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Ensure that appropriate and efficient systems and procedures are in place
The person
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Organisation or project management experience focussed on strategic
development
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Relevant third level qualification, ideally in developmental studies,
human rights, management or the social sciences
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Familiar with international development, human rights and justice issues
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Ability to identify funding sources and securing funding, particularly in
relation to the State, EU and major donor organisations
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Capable of engaging in debate in the media and with the government,
influential and persuasive
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Personal characteristics of energy, vision, and commitment
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Adaptable, mature and determined, a strong team player able to motivate
and lead a dedicated team.
While this position calls for management exposure, emphasis will be placed on
candidates' ability to work well with others, and their capability to lead the
development and growth of Comhlámh.
The person selected must be a self-starter, with the enthusiasm and
credibility to influence. The remuneration package will be c. Euro 75k.
Enquiries may be directed to Tom Yeaton at +353 1 660 0500;
career details should be forwarded to him before Feb 15th, 2008
at Yeaton & Associates,
19 Elgin Road,
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
or via email:
tom@yeatonassoc.com
For more information about Comhlamh check
www.comhlamh
The Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education (CECDE) is an
initiative by the Department of Education and Science, Dublin Institute of
Technology and St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra with the aim to "develop and
co-ordinate early childhood education in pursuance of the objectives of the
White Paper 'Ready to Learn' and to advise the Department of Education and
Science on policy issues in this area."
The CECDE now invites tenders from suitably qualified organisations or
individuals for one or more of four Research Projects targeted at children
from birth to six who experience educational disadvantage or who have special
needs.
The Projects are:
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Targeted Early Childhood Educational Provision within a Cluster of DEIS
Settings
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Bringing Practitioners and Parents Together – Development of a Framework
for Action for Promoting Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education
Settings
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Professional Development for Early Childhood Professionals – Examining
Pedagogy in Early Childhood
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Development of a Framework for Action for the Inclusion of Special Needs
Children in Early Childhood Education Settings
These projects are funded by the Department of Education and Science under the
National Development Plan and administered by the CECDE.
Closing date for completed tenders is Friday 15th February 2008 at 5pm.
For detailed information on each of the proposed projects and the tendering
process, please contact:
Sharon O'Brien,
CECDE,
The Gate Lodge,
St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland.
Tel +353 (1) 884 2114;
Email:
Sharon.obrien@spd.dcu.ie
website
www.cecde.ie
Or visit
www.etenders.gov.ie
Translators/interpreters needed for PhD research project. Initial work
involves translating short information sheets and consent forms. There may
also be a need for some simultaneous interpreting during interviews and/or
focus groups.
These will be with children attending second-level schools and their parents,
and will take place in different locations in the greater Dublin area.
Applicants must be able to prove that they are fluent in English and one of
the following languages:
- Filipino (Tagalog)
- Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua /Guoyu)
- Cantonese (Guangdong hua)
- Vietnamese (Tieng Viet)
Ideally applicants should have qualifications and/or experience in translating
and/or interpreting. Experience of research work and/or work with young people
is also desirable.
Translation work can be carried out at the translator's convenience but for
interpreting work applicants must have some availability during the school day
and some during evenings/weekends.
The quantity of work in each language is not yet known, but the project is
being conducted between January and May 2008 and payment will be made on an
hourly basis.
To apply please send curriculum vitae (max 2 pages) to
emer.nowlan@ucd.ie
Southside Travellers Action Group (STAG), has operated as a voluntary
organization working in partnership in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area with
Travellers since 1984. The aim of the organization is to build a strong
Traveller led community development organization with adequate resources,
which can promote the human rights of Travellers in society.
STAG is committed to using a human rights and community development approach
to address the issues of equality, social exclusion and poverty.
STAG, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of
Advocacy & Accommodation Development Worker (Part time)
Candidates should have:
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Suitable qualification in Social Work, Community Development or related
field and at least three years experience.
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A demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Traveller issues,
including cultural diversity, equality and anti-racism
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Strong organisational skills
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Good project and human resource management skills
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Excellent communication skills
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A proven ability to work on own initiative
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Have access to a car and hold a full clean driving licence.
Salary will commence at E 22.000-27.000 Per Annum.
For job description and further information contact:
The Manager
Southside Travellers Action Group
Unit 5
Furze Road
Sandyford Industrial Estate, DUBLIN 18
Tel: 01 - 2957372
Email:
taisteal@eircom.net
Letter of Application and CV to arrive no later than 8th February 2008 at
close of business (5:30PM)
Southside Travellers Action Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Funded by the Irish Government under The National Development Plan 2000-2006
from National Lottery Funds.
Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project (BTAP) Invites applications for the
following position;
Youth Worker (20hrs per week)
With responsibility for co-coordinating a specific educational measure that
will work with an at-risk group of young Traveller boys in Labre Park Group
Housing Scheme in Ballyfermot to increase their chances of transferring to and
sustaining attendance at post primary school.
Qualification in youth & community work and or related area essential and
knowledge of Traveller issues desirable.
Closing date for applications 5pm Monday 4th February 2008
Interviews will take place on Monday 18th February 2008
For further information including a job description please contact:
Paula Madden, Tel: 01 - 626 41 66 / email:
btap@eircom.net
Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project
Unit 2, Iceland Building, Grange Cross, Le Fanu Road,
Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project is an equal opportunities employer
funded by the Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Community
Development Support Programme through the National Lottery.
Job Description
Position: Youth Worker – Labre Park LOTS Project.
Outline of position: To co-ordinate the RAPID funded LOTS project. The LOTS
project is a specific educational measure that works with an at-risk group of
young Traveller boys in the Labre Park Group Housing Scheme in Ballyfermot to
further their chances of transferring to and sustaining attendance at post
primary school.
Reporting to: Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project
Duties and Responsibilities:
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To liaise with relevant personnel working in the Labre Park area
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To liaise with local Traveller community in Labre Park to progress project
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To identify and develop the capacity of Traveller male project/youth
leaders in Labre Park
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To progress mapping exercise with a view to identifying potential
participants of programme and to assess their educational needs
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To work with the schools to develop a credit system linked to individual
learning and behavioural plans
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Plan & deliver appropriate reward activities which would be based on
the interests of the young people
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Day-to-day management and administration of the Programme
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Provision of ongoing support to participants to ensure they sustain the
programme
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Monitor and evaluate overall programme in consultation with BTAP’s
management committee
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To undertake any other duties as required by BTAP.
This is a contract position for 1 Year contract.
Hours of Work: 20 hour week, flexible hours will apply.
Salary: Starting at E32,148 (pro rata). Starting point commensurate with
experience.
This position is funded from the RAPID Additionally Fund through Pobal.
ERRC wishes to announce the vacancy of the post of ERRC Legal Director.
The criteria we use for short-listing is set out in the person specification
and follow on from the job description tasks. Please take time to read the
guidance notes on how to fill out your application. It is important that your
application shows how you meet ALL points mentioned in the person
specification. If you do not meet all of the criteria or do not have
experience on some of the points listed, please state how you would aim to
accomplish the work. Full documents related to this post are available at:
http://www.errc.org/Employment_index.php
Closing date for applications: 18 February (8.00 am Budapest time)
Interview date: Provisionally planned for 3 March 2008
in Budapest
You are kindly asked to send your application (cover letter, application form
and the equal opportunities form; the latter is not obligatory) preferably by
e-mail to
judit.geller@errc.org.
Applications in other formats than outlined in the guidance notes will not be
considered. Please ensure your e-mail has been received by requesting
confirmation.
The National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project would like to invite
interested parties to submit a tender for the ongoing evaluation of the
Project.
The National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project is a national project with
the overall aim being to raise awareness on the issue of suicide and self harm
in the Traveller community and promote the development of initiatives to
support suicide prevention, intervention and post vention, in a coordinated
way. The project is hosted by Crosscare and supported by a steering committee.
It is envisaged that over the three years the total cost will not exceed Euro
15,000.
The evaluation is intended to assess the quality and impact of the activities
of the project and to provide the steering group with objective, independent,
evidence based information on the impact the project is having in accordance
with its strategic plan aims.
Service Required
The successful candidate/s will be responsible for developing the evaluation
framework and methodologies that will include a mix of qualitative and
quantitative data collection along with focus groups and interviews with key
stakeholder’s .It is envisaged that the methodology of the evaluation will
incorporate issues such as performance, success, relevance of the project to
Travellers and National support organizations. The purpose of the evaluation
framework is to inform the ongoing planning and development of the initiative.
The work will be an ongoing piece over three years with a midway review in
year two and a final evaluation in year three and will be linked to the three
main objectives of the Project.
Time frame
The evaluation will cover the period Aug 2007 to Aug 2010.
Project Management and Reporting
The successful, individual organization or agency will prepare and submit a
detailed evaluation plan with proposed methodologies to be used including
samples of questions where relevant.
Eligibility
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in evaluation,
excellent communication skills. A good understanding of the issues which
effect Travellers is desirable. Knowledge of Community Development is
desirable. A creative approach will be welcomed in developing the framework
Tenders will be considered on the basis
- Completeness of tender document
- Relevant skills, expertise and experience
- Cost and value for money
- Ability to meet the completion deadline
The closing date for completed tenders is Monday the 4th of February at
5.30pm.
Tenders received after this time will not be considered.
Completed documents should be sent to
Petra Daly
National Traveller Suicide Awareness project
Care of Parish of the Travelling People
St Laurence House,
6 New Cabra Road,
Phibsborough, Dublin 7
Or email
pdaly@crosscare.ie
Successful candidates will be invited for interview
Project information available by request
The Community Workers Cooperative (CWC) is a national membership organisation
committed to promoting and supporting community work as a means of achieving
positive social change.
It was formed in 1981 and it seeks to influence economic and social policies
to ensure the inclusion of, and to bring about equality of outcome for those
who experience exclusion and inequality. It works to contribute to the
creation of a more just and equal society.
The CWC invites applications for the post of National Coordinator.
This post will initially be a 21-hour per week position.
The role of the National Co-ordinator will be to manage the CWC.
Core duties include:
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Oversee the preparation and implementation of the CWC Strategic Plan;
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Strengthen membership participation and the effectiveness of CWC
organisational structures, especially supporting the subgroups;
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Generate and disseminate information, analysis, policy positions and
submissions in line with CWC aims, objectives and strategic priorities;
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Maintain overall responsibility for financial management of the
organisation, including the sourcing of funding and the preparation of
funding proposals;
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Promote the aims and objectives of the CWC within the political, media,
public and community sectors;
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Represent the CWC in various fora and strengthen the representational
capacity of the CWC;
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Liaise with and report to the Central Group.
Suitable candidates must be able to demonstrate the following
- Community work experience, skills and analysis;
- Experience of managing and supervising staff;
- Information and communication abilities, including writing skills;
- Understanding of and experience with a national network/membership
organisation;
- Organisational and administrative skills;
- Policy engagement and lobbying skills;
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Salary: E48,000 – E51,000 pro rata
Location: The location of this position will be agreed with the Central Group.
Closing date: Friday 1st February, 2008
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13th February in Dublin.
To apply please forward a CV and cover letter by email to
siobhan@mrci.ie
or by post to Siobhan O'Donoghue, CWC Chairperson,
c/o MRCI, 55 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1.
The Community Workers Cooperative is an equal opportunities employer.
Located in Dublin's city centre, Crosscare Migrant Project (formerly Emigrant
Advice) is an information & advocacy service for migrants including
intending & returning emigrants.
Information Worker
The ideal candidate will:
- have experience of information & advocacy work,
- have a good knowledge of migration issues,
- be committed to a human rights based approach,
- have a relevant qualification or equivalent.
Salary Scale: E 35,216 - E 41,623
A full job description for the role is available by emailing
hr@crosscare.ie
To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and cover letter to:
Ciara Carty, HR Manager,
Crosscare,
The Red House, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3
or by email to:
hr@crosscare.ie
For further information, call HR on Tel: 01 836 0011.
Closing date for all applications will be 5pm, Thursday, 31st Jan 2008.
Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held on Thursday, 7 Feb 2008.
website
www.migrantproject.ie
Crosscare Migrant Project is a programme of CROSSCARE, the Social Care Agency
for the Dublin Archdiocese.
Crosscare is an equal opportunities employer.
Front Line, The International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights
Defenders invites applications for a 6-month administration internship. The
internship will be based in Front Line's office in Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
The successful candidate will have excellent clerical and computer skills as
well as practical experience in an administrative role. He/she will be able to
demonstrate their commitment to human rights and their understanding of
international issues. He/she must be able to work in English and a second
language (French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian). He/she will be able to work on
own initiative and as a member of a team. He/she will have excellent oral and
written communication skills. He/she will be flexible and co-operative.
He/she will be trained in relation to Human Rights Defenders; the UN
Declaration on Human Rights Defenders; the Mandate of the UN Special
Representative; the role of Front Line and other national and international
organisations in the support and protection of Human Rights Defenders.
Basic Terms of reference:
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coordinate translation and updating of website to French, Spanish, Arabic
and Russian;
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coordinate translation, design, publication and mail out of Front Line
publications;
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responsible for the mailing of electronic newsletter for human rights
defenders in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian
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assist with organisation of events
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organise flights, visas and accommodation for visiting human rights
defenders and other guests
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undertake clerical tasks such as faxing, photocopying, word processing,
data entry, collating, emailing, filing and data entry
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answer telephone, take messages and deal with routine queries and
correspondence
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responsible for office stationery and supplies
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liaise with volunteers on specific projects
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work on specific projects relating to Human Rights Defenders as requested.
Honorarium: E 1,050 per month.
The next internship will be starting in April 2008 and applications comprising
a cover letter and CV should be sent to Tara Madden, Program Manager, Front
Line, by 31st January 2008.
Applications can be sent by email to
recruit@frontlinedefenders.org
or by post to
Front Line, 81 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland
The Children's Rights Alliance is a coalition of over 80 non-governmental
organisations (NGOs) working to secure the rights and needs of children in
Ireland, by campaigning for the full implementation of the UN Convention on
the Rights of the Child. It aims to improve the lives of all children under
18, through securing the necessary changes in Ireland's laws, policies and
services.
In order to maintain and develop its active role in policy debate on issues
relating to children, the Alliance wishes to expand its current team.
We are therefore seeking to recruit a Research and Policy Officer, for a three
year contract:
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This position will involve researching and developing policies on aspects
of children's rights, and the preparation of submissions, reports and
briefing papers. This position will also involve representing the Alliance
and advocating for children’s rights at various meetings.
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Candidates will need excellent written and oral communication skills,
ability to research and analyse policy issues and a proven record of
producing succinct and clear policy type documents, preferably in an
advocacy context.
The Alliance is funded by, among others, The Atlantic Philanthropies and the
Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.
For a job description please visit our website:
www.childrensrights.ie
A letter of application along with a CV should be sent to:
Jillian van Turnhout, Chief Executive,
Children's Rights Alliance,
4 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2
or to
jobs@childrensrights.ie
The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, 31 January 2008 at 12
noon
The Children’s Rights Alliance is a coalition of over 80 non-governmental
organisations (NGOs) working to secure the rights and needs of children in
Ireland, by campaigning for the full implementation of the UN Convention on
the Rights of the Child.
It aims to improve the lives of all children under 18, through securing the
necessary changes in Ireland’s laws, policies and services.
The Alliance invites suitably qualified web designers and web design companies
to submit proposals for the redevelopment of the Children’s Rights Alliance
web site.
Please contact Ken Reid
ken@childrensrights.ie)
for a copy of the web site tender information document.
The deadline for the receipt of proposals is January 31st 2008.
Submissions may be sent to
Ken@childrensrights.ie
or by post to:
Ken Reid
Children’s Rights Alliance
4 Upper Mount Street
Dublin 2
The Aim of this research is to consult with Travellers and agencies towards
developing a strategy to deal with and to reduce the incidence of conflict
situations involving the Traveller community in the midlands (Offaly, Laois,
Westmeath, Longford).
Objectives:
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To do a literature review concerning conflict resolution on an all island
basis including those initiatives involving or targeting Travellers.
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To consult with Travellers and agencies (statutory, voluntary, community)
working with Travellers in the prescribed counties on the issues that
relate to conflict incidents.
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To identify the needs of Traveller families in relation to conflict.
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To make recommendations concerning how Travellers and agencies can support
developments towards reducing the conflict within the Traveller community
and between the Traveller and settled community.
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To consult with all agencies (through Interagency groups) including
Traveller organisations in developing the recommendations towards
supportive action.
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To work with a small team of Travellers who will inform and guide the
work.
Closing date for submissions of proposals: 30th of January 2008 (12 pm).
All tender information available by request
Tender submissions Proposals (3 copies) in a sealed envelope, marked "Research
Tender Traveller Mediation", and addressed to Fergal Fox,
HSE Health Promotion Department,
Unit 4 Central Business Park,
Tullamore Co. Offaly
Any queries concerning this document should be addressed to
Fergal Fox,
Tel: 057 9357810 / 086 3830218 / email
fergal.fox@hse.ie
The Clare Traveller Enterprise & Employment Office in Ennis and Ennis West
Partners would like to invite tenders for a series of enterprise development
related workshops for a course entitled 'Developing Business Skills'.
The Clare Traveller Enterprise & Employment Office was established in 2005
to develop opportunities for Travellers in the County in the area of
enterprise and employment. Ennis West Partners engages a range of programmes
including the promotion of enterprise opportunities for those availing of
Social Welfare payments.
Self-employment can be a daunting prospect for anyone and the Traveller
Enterprise & Employment Office and Ennis West Partners wish to develop an
appropriate training programme in the form of a series of self-employment
workshops for pre-start up and young companies within Ennis and the wider
county commencing March 2007. The core target group is those individuals who
are seeking or already receiving Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA),
pre-start, start-up and young enterprises.
The areas to be covered are as followed:
- How to develop your business idea
- Market research
- Legislation compliance
- Basic book-keeping
- Tackling tax
- Marketing & business promotion
- Employing staff/ employment law
- Funding your enterprise
The delivery of the workshops are to be learner centred and participatory in
nature and to last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes each.
If you are interested in delivering one or more of the above workshops, please
contact Mary McCusker, Traveller Enterprise & Employment Officer at
Clare VEC, Clonroad Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis.
Tel.: 065 689 3771 or email:
travent@eircom.net
on or before 30th January 2008.
The aim of a review is to support the development of Navan Travellers
Workshops (NTW) Ltd in its role in meeting the needs of Travellers in County
Meath, while balancing the organisations responsibilities to statutory and
voluntary funding agencies.
It will include a review of the managerial and organisational objectives
including the structures and processes of the programme delivery:-
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Childcare & Education for ages 0-5
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Youth Services for ages 5-18
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Adult Education & Community Development
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Employment Training & Enterprise
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Administration, Finance and Human Resource Management
Closing Date for Tenders is Thursday 31st January 2008.
Tender submissions to be in a sealed envelope clearly marked 'TENDER' to:
Navan Travellers Workshops Ltd,
PO Box 28, CYWS Hall, Fairgreen, Navan, Co. Meath
For more information, including the terms of reference, please do not hesitate
to contact
infontw@eircom.net or
adminntw@eircom.net or
telephone 046 9027801 or 046 9059492
Michael McDonagh Manager
The Centre for Cross Border Studies wishes to appoint an Administrative
Assistant
The person appointed will be based in Armagh, starting as soon as possible.
S/he will have good "A" Level or Leaving Certificate results (a degree is
desirable); at least three years experience in an office environment; a high
level of IT and organisational skills; the ability to work effectively as part
of a small team; a helpful and obliging personality,and a full clean driving
licence.]
S/he will help maintain the Centre's online Contact Management and Border
Ireland systems; act as the Centre's primary contact point for all enquiries;
assist with the organisation of the Centre's events; organise the Centre's
mail-outs, and provide administrative support to the Centre's Director,
Research Manager and Finance Manager.
The Centre for Cross Border Studies, which is jointly sponsored by Queen's
University Belfast, Dublin City University and the Workers' Educational
Association (Northern Ireland), researches and develops cooperation across the
Irish border in education, health, communications and a range of other
practical areas.
Salary Range: £15,000 - £18,000 per annum, depending on experience and
qualifications.
This is a 12-month contract initially.
For an application pack contact:
Mairéad Hughes
Finance Manager
Centre for Cross Border Studies
39 Abbey Street
Armagh
Northern Ireland
BT61 7EB
(CV's on their own are not acceptable).
Telephone (028) 3751 1550
Fax (028) 3751 1721
Email
m.hughes@qub.ac.uk
Information and guidelines can be downloaded from the Centre's website at
www.crossborder.ie
Closing date for applications: 4.00 pm on Friday 8th February 2008
Interviews will be held in Armagh on Friday 22nd February 2008.
Based on the priorities set out at EU level, at strategy for the Year was
presented and discussed at a series of public consultative meetings from
October to December 2007. The strategy emphasises the importance of
dialogue as one of the key components in building an intercultural society in
Ireland which values diversity, equality and interaction but which also
highlights a shared sense of place and cohesion. It focuses on six key
programmes; Arts and Culture, Community Participation and Sports, Business and
Trade Union, Service Providers (in particular Education) and four Cross
Cutting Themes (Young People, Women, North - South cooperation and an EU and
International Focus).
Available at : www.nccri.ie
www.nccri.ie/pdf/Spectrum16.pdf
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http://www.romaeducationfund.hu/documents/REF_magazinedec.pdf
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/publications/2007/ke7807246_en.pdf
http://www.fra.europa.eu/fra/index.php?fuseaction=content.dsp_cat_content&catid=476bbe34e6f40
By Lance Pettite
This can be purchased for €6 plus postage cost.
To order a calendar contact Caroline Fahey
Community Links Project
Ground Floor,
13 Gardiner Place,
Dublin 1
Tel: 01 814 8644
Fax: 01 873 4680
E-mail:
cl.schoolintegration@jesuit.ie
http://www.orac.ie/pdf/PDFStats/Monthly%20Statistics/2007/december_orac_stats.pdf
Researched by Andreea R. Torre will be available on the
Community
Studies page by the end of January.
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This new study examines monitoring and reporting systems as well as the
enforcement of hate crime laws in the 56 states that comprise the OSCE. The
report is a follow-up to Human Rights First’s 2007 Hate Crime Survey, which
documented the disturbing rise in hate crimes across the OSCE region.
http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/media/disc/2007/alert/395/index.htm
The education pack harnesses the profile of top sports stars and the
experience of young people to convey a powerful anti-racism message.
Attending on the day will be Kevin Kilbane and ex- Irish internationals John
Anderson and David Kelly as well as many of those who feature in the DVD.
Young people from schools around Dublin will have the opportunity to
participate in a Questions and Answers session with a panel of sporting
legends past and present.
Garrett Mullan
Co-ordinator Show Racism the Red Card
www.theredcard.ie
086 392 7650
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