E-Bulletin February 2007

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

Note: Intercultural and Anti Racism Week, including International Day for the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination will be taking place from 19 March to 25 March 2007 (see events section below).

Contents

1. Policy and Legislative Updates

Irish Developments

• National Action Plan for Social Inclusion
• Eurobarometer results for Ireland
• School victimised Traveller Case
• New Employment Permits Arrangements
• National Development Plan 2007-2013 Funding for Justice and Equality Programmes
• The Traveller Inter-agency Fund
• Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill
• Asylum Statistics for 2006
• Renewal process for IBC/05 Scheme

EU/International Developments

• EU Anti-hate Law
• European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
• The EU Needs Migrant Workers

2. Upcoming Funding Deadlines / Awards

• Seventh Framework Programme/Cooperation: Socio-economic Sciences & the Humanities - Cultural Interactions and Multiculturalism in European Societies
• Artist in the Community Scheme 2007
• European Year of Equal Opportunities: 'Burning Issues' Funding
• Programme Organisations Employment Equality Policy and Equal Status Policy: grants available
• Community Foundation for Ireland: Philanthropist of the Year Awards
• Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Funding for Ireland
• The Community Foundation for Ireland's Small Grants Scheme
• Social Entrepreneurs Ireland launches 2007 Awards

3. Events and Initiatives

• Intercultural and Anti Racism Week 2007
• NCCRI Anti-Racism and Intercultural Awareness Training for Trainers
• SARI March 2007 Events
• Comhlámh First Wednesday Debates
• Globalisation – Homogeneity or Diversity? GOWC Ruby Room Debates
• INCORE Seminar: Minority Ethnic Communities and their Participation in the Electoral Process.
• AkiDwA Seminar on Integration challenges for Migrant parent and children
• New Parish-based Integration Project
• A New Seminar Series with the Institute for Minority Entrepreneurship
• Global Tralee 2007
• Comhlamh's Lobbying Skills Course
• Seminar Series at TCD Looking at the History, and Contemporary Aspects of Islam in Europe.
• Creating Connections II - Advocating for the Right to Health
• THE EUROPEAN SLAVE TRADE: Character, Causes, Challenges
• Latin America Week 2007 in Ireland
• Family Reunification Campaign
• AkiDwA Multi-Cultural Social Event
• Major Research Project on Housing and Ethnic Diversity Seeks Submissions

4. Job Opportunities/ Calls for Tender

• Meitheal Project: invitation to tender for events management
• Ballymun Intercultural Group: Invitation to Tender for Research Irish Council for Civil Liberties: Research and Policy Officer
• Concern: Development Education Officer Officer
• Traveller Familie's Care: Various Vacanices (Clondalkin and Co. Wicklow)
• Mayo Intercultural Action: Project Development Worker
• EIL Intercultural Learning: Group Leaders
• Laois Traveller Action Group: Administrator
• New Migrant Support Service for Galway City: 3 Vacancies
• Irish Council for International Students: Programme Assistant
• Ennis CDP: Invitation to Tender for Research to Inform the Development of an Ethnic Minority Strategy for Co. Clare.
• Roscommon Partnership Company: Integration and Diversity Project Worker
• Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project: Administartor
• International Organization for Migration: 2 vacancies
• Exchange House Traveller Services: Various Vacancies
• Trinity Immigration Initiative is Seeking to Host Marie Curie Intra- European Immigration Fellowships for Career Development
• Applications Invited for EWI Civil Society Research Scholarship
• Pavee Point Anti-Racism Training Officer

5. Recent Publications and Resources

• All Different All Equal: Anti-Racist and Intercultural Education Resource
• European Anti-discrimination Law Review
• World Bank report on Migration and Remittances
• New website for European Year of Equal Opportunities
• The African Voice Promoting Cultural Diversity and Integration

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Policy and Legislative Updates

Irish Developments

National Action Plan for Social Inclusion

On 21^st February, the New National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007-2016: Building an Inclusive Society was launched.  A high level goal of the plan is the ‘integration of migrants’.  There are also commitments to addressing the needs of Travellers.  

www.socialinclusion.ie/documents/NAPinclusionReportPDF.pdf

Eurobarometer Results for Ireland

The poll shows that more than half of Irish people (57%) believe that discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin is widespread, though 62% said having people of different ethnic origin living in Ireland enriched culture.

The survey reveals that more than half of Europeans (51%) think that not enough is being done to fight discrimination in their country and that most respondents also feel that discrimination is widespread (64%).

ec.europa.eu/employment_social/news/2007/jan/euro_baro_summary_en.pdf

School Victimised Traveller Case

The Equality Tribunal has ordered the board of management of a primary school to pay €6,350 to a Traveller child with a disability after it found that he had been victimised. This is the first time that a school has been ordered to pay the maximum amount allowed under the Equal Status Act. The ruling was described as "highly significant" by the Equality Authority.

www.ireland.com/newspaper/ireland/2007/0220/1171922031884.html

New Employment Permits Arrangements

New employment permit arrangements came into operation on 1^st February. The Employment Permits Act passed by the Oireachtas last year, together with the Employment Permits Act 2003, provide the statutory basis for the new schemes. The four new types of employment permit are:

• the Green Card Scheme
• the Work Permit
• the Intra-Company Transfer Permit and
• Spousal and Dependant Permits.

www.entemp.ie/press/2007/20070124a.htm

National Development Plan 2007-2013 funding for Justice and Equality Programmes

Under the NDP 2007 – 2013, Anti-racism measures have been allocated 11.23m Euro and Social and Economic Measures to support the Traveller Community have been allocated 15.62m Euro.

• Integration of Migrants Programme: 36.25m Euro will be spent on the Integration Programme. This Programme aims to facilitate initiatives which promote the integration of all legally resident immigrants. Research projects will also contribute to identifying appropriate and effective interventions.
• Social Inclusion Measures: 27m Euro will be spent over the next seven years on social inclusion measures under the National Action Plan against Racism and the Programme for Social and Economic Advancement of Members of the Traveller Community. 

http://www.justice.ie/80256E01003A02CF/vWeb/pcJUSQ6XRPAG-en

The Traveller Inter-agency Fund: 

http://www.justice.ie/80256E01003A02CF/vWeb/pcDOJA6YDF4K-en

Immigration Residence and Protection Bill

The Bill is expected to be published by the end of February 2007.

Asylum Statistics for 2006

The Tanaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Michael McDowell T.D., today stated that 4,314 asylum applications were received in the State in 2006.

This represents a slight decrease on the 2005 figure of 4,323 - a 9.5% decrease on the 2004 figure of 4,766 and a 63% decrease on the 2002 figure when 11,634 applications were received.

http://www.justice.ie/80256E01003A02CF/vWeb/pcJUSQ6XWDVK-en

Renewal process for IBC/05 scheme

See:

http://www.justice.ie/80256E010039C5AF/vWeb/pcJUSQ6XXMZA-en

EU/International Developments

EU Anti-hate law

Germany is reviving its proposal on EU-wide minimum sentences for incitement to racial hatred and genocide denial. Some EU states are taking a firm anti-communist stance demanding that totalitarian regimes become part of the bill's scope.

http://euobserver.com/9/23515/

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

The Justice and Home Affairs Council took has approved the regulation establishing the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. Federal Minister of Justice Brigitte Zypries stated “The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, the successor to the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia, will take up its work in Vienna on 1 March 2007. It will become a European centre of competence for fundamental rights, and will continue the previous activities of the Monitoring Centre.”

http://www.enar-eu.org/en/wmail/WM81_EN.pdf

EU Needs Migrant Workers

Recognising the need for migrant workers, the EU is focusing on promoting lawful routes to the EU labour market, including the possible introduction of a European version of the US green card and sanctions for companies who hire illegal immigrants. The EU is said to be setting its hopes on Africa, India and the eastern neighbours, as labour shortages could peak in twenty years time when 25 million Europeans are expected to retire from work.

http://euobserver.com/22/23492/?rk=1

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2. Upcoming Funding Deadlines/ Awards

Seventh Framework Programme/Cooperation: Socio-economic sciences & the humanities - Cultural interactions and multiculturalism in European societies

Deadline:  10.05.2007 (at 17.00 Brussels local time)

Budget line / available budget: 58.5 million EUR

Objectives and supported actions in the field of ENAR´s work

The broad objectives of the 7th Framework Programme (FP7) have been grouped into four categories: Cooperation, Ideas, People and Capacities. The specific programme on 'Cooperation' supports all types of research activities carried out by different research bodies in trans-national cooperation and aims to gain or consolidate leadership in key scientific and technology areas. Funding "Socio-economic sciences and the humanities" (SSH) within 'Cooperation' shall contribute to an in-depth, shared understanding of the complex and interrelated socio economic challenges Europe is confronted with. The SSH part is devided into several areas of activity. The area of cultural interactions in an international perspective aims to study European societies in a context of increasingly diverse cultural backgrounds. The call in this area is entitled:

• SSH-2007-3.3.1 Cultural interactions and multiculturalism in European societies
  
  The objective is to analyse how EU societies are addressing issues of multiculturalism, diversities and traditions in view of policies which can lead to constructive, positive and peaceful societies and a constructive dialogue of cultures. Research is needed on the cultural, historical, political, social, psychological, educational and economic factors which facilitate or prohibit the peaceful coexistence of different cultures. Topics should include an assessment of concepts and practices of multiculturalism as well as historical migrations and their related transport of different languages, cultures, ideas, and knowledge. The cultural interactions between migrant and minority groups and the host societies, their role in the construction of a more tolerant society and the conditions for this to take place are to be analysed. Issues of cultural/religious dominance, identity and belongings, intolerance, violence, racism and xenophobia both in the host society and within the different migrant groups should be addressed. The integration of minority groups should be addressed and better understood and the role of cultural policies, intercultural communication and dialogue in this context should be explored. The significance of language competence on the integration of different migrant groups and at different stages of the migrant cycle could in this context be analysed. Finally, the role of the media and public discourse in the formation and results of diverse coexisting cultures should be explored.
  
  Funding scheme: Collaborative research projects (small or medium-scale focused projects)
  
  The activities to be carried out in the context of a collaborative project should include:
• research and technological development activities; and/or
• demonstration activities; and
• management activities;
• any other activities such as 
• activities directly related to the project’s objectives and likely to have a potential impact on the outcome of the project, 
• activities to disseminate research results and to prepare for their take-up and use, 
• training of researchers and key staff.

Applicants

Participation is open to the EU Member States and the following Associated Countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, Switzerland, Israel, Turkey, Croatia, and Serbia.

The minimum number of participating legal entities required depends on the funding scheme. For collaborative research projects, at least 3 independent legal entities are necessary, each of which is established in a Member State or Associated Country, and no two of which are established in the same Member State or Associated Country.

Legal basis

Article 169 of the Treaty
Decision No 3666/06 and 13802/06 of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing the 7th framework programme of the European Community (EC) for research and technological development for the period 2007 to 2013, and the FP7 for nuclear research activities (Euratom) for 2007 to 2011

Community contribution

The EU contribution for a small or medium-scale collaborative project must lie between the minimum amount of € 500.000 and the maximum amount of € 1.5 million.

Publication reference

Call identifier: FP7-SSH-2007-1
Official Journal C316 of 22 December 2006

Contact

A network of National Contact Points (NCPs) has been established to provide advice and support to organisations which are preparing proposals. Please find your NCP at
cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ncp_en.ht ...
You may also contact the Commission's FP7 Enquiry Service
ec.europa.eu/research/enquirie ...

General remarks

• Timetable: Evaluations are expected to take place in June/July 2007. It is expected that the contract negotiations for the short-listed proposals will open in September 2007, and the first contracts will commence as from December 2007.
• Please note that as part of the startup of FP7, the Electronic Proposal Submission Service (EPSS) is expected to become available at least four weeks before the call deadline. Further information will be given on the CORDIS site cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.h ...
• Collaborative projects are expected to last typically two to five years. However, there is no formal minimum or maximum duration.
• In order to apply and for further information, please find the information package of this call at cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index. ... (English only)
  There you will find FP7 factsheets which are also available in French.

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.

For further information, application forms or to book an advisory session, contact Katherine Atkinson, Project Support & Professional Development, 01-4736600 or email support@create-ireland.ie. See also www.create-ireland.ie

European Year of Equal Opportunities: 'Burning Issues' Funding Programme

The Equality Authority has established the 'Burning Issues' funding programme for national NGOs with expertise and experience on equality issues. This programme will fund activities to mark the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All.

The funding programme will support activities on specific 'burning issues' across each of the nine equality grounds (gender, age, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, religion, disability, ethnic origin, membership of the Traveller community). The burning issues were identified during the preparation, by the Equality Authority, of a strategy for the European Year.

Individual organisations can apply for funding of up to e10,000 for activities such as:

• Developing new knowledge about the issue;
• Securing a profile for and debate on the issue;
• Building agreement on an agenda for change in relation to the issue; or
• Taking action to secure practical progress on the issue.

An application form and details of the burning issues for which funding is eligible can be downloaded from the Equality Authority website - www.equality.ie - or obtained from:

Caroline Fitzpatrick
Equality Authority
2 Clonmel Street, Dublin 2
Tel. 4173351
Email. cfitzpatrick@equality.ie

Closing date for first round of applications: 27 February 2007.

Organisations Employment Equality Policy and Equal Status Policy: Grants Available

2007 is the European Year of Equal Opportunities

Grants are available to provide up to 5 days of consultation for the review of an organisation's current equal status or employment equality policy (if one is in place), and to develop a new policy or training programme.

Equal Status Policy
An equal status policy is a statement of organisational commitment to equality, diversity and non-discrimination for customers or service users from across the nine grounds covered by the equality legislation. It identifies areas of activity to be developed to prevent discrimination, to accommodate diversity and to promote equality in the provision of goods and services.

Employment Equality Policy
An employment equality policy at enterprise level is a statement of commitment to equality, diversity and non-discrimination in the workplace across the nine grounds covered by the equality legislation. Employers need to have policies, practices and procedures in place to prevent discrimination and should have policies, practices and procedures to promote equality.

Effective equality policies can:

• Assist organisations in complying with equality legislation.
• Stimulate a staff focus on the legislation and on good practice.
• Contribute to addressing the employer's liability under the Acts.
• Contribute to enhanced quality customer service with its emphasis on meeting the needs of a diverse client base.
• Stimulate and support positive staff – customer relationships that in turn contribute to enhanced staff morale and engagement with the business.

For more information contact:

Valerie Ni hEideain at Vialeone
tel 087-660-4889
email consultants@vialeone.com

apply online at www.vialeone.com

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 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.

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 aassets 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

visit www.communityfoundation.ie

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.

JRCT takes no position on the constitutional arrangements within the island, but recognises the strong historical, cultural and practical links between Britain, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.

What we will fund
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.

What we will not fund
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.

Closing dates in 2007: 19 March and 20 August.

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
www.jrct.org.uk/text.asp?section=000100020005
tel +44 (0)1904 627810

The Community Foundation for Ireland's Small Grants Scheme

The next deadline for the Community Foundation for Ireland's small Grants Scheme is 30th March, 2007.

Applications submitted for the November 2006 deadline, are currently under review and will be distributed at the end of January 2007.

Applications are open to Community & Voluntary groups within the Republic of Ireland.


The Small Grants Scheme will have a particular focus on:

• Carers
• Older people
• People Leaving institutions
• Sexual minorities
• Ethnic Minorities
• Families at Risk

Application forms and guidelines are available at www.communityfoundation.ie

or by calling 01- 8747354.

The Community Foundation is a donor services and grant-making organisation. The Foundation – a registered charity - was established in 2000 with the support of Government and the business sector, and has grown with the support of individuals, families, businesses, religious and other institutions through enabling them engage in effective philanthropic activity by getting funds local grassroots causes.

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Launches 2007 Awards

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is looking to find exceptional people with exceptional ideas, true innovators who can drive change and offer the possibility of tackling entrenched social problems in new ways.

Over the coming months we plan to select a number of early stage social entrepreneurs to join our Awards Programme which will give access to a range of both financial and non-financial supports.

What do we look for?
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland looks for

.... exceptional people - people who are passionate, resourceful, opportunistic, have the discipline to execute their plan, have learnt from failure and kept going

.... with exceptional ideas - ideas that are innovative, effective, have high growth potential, are replicable, with potential to effect country-wide change

.... that solve entrenched social problems in Ireland

We offer two levels of awards. Level 1 awards consist of an award of euro 5,000 over a period of 12 months plus technical support, a mentoring programme and access to the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland network and are targeted at applicants who are at the early stages of development of their project, typically at proof-of-concept/pilot stage.

Level 2 awards consist of an award of euro 70,000 (e80,000 for partnerships) over a period of 2 years plus technical support, a mentoring programme and access to the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland network and are targeted at applicants whose projects already have a proven model and who are looking to significantly grow the scale and impact of their project.

If you are interested in applying for our Awards Programme then please contact us at info@socialentrepreneurs.ie

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3. Events and Initiatives

Intercultural and Anti Racism Week 19-25 March 2007

Intercultural and Anti Racism Week takes place this year from the 19-25 March. The week is designed to coincide with March 21, the United Nations designated international day against racism.

The key stakeholders include minority ethnic community groups, senior government official and departments, social partners and NGO’s/community sector.

During the week there will be a series of signature events that will focus on these areas and other policy concerns. We also strongly encourage all members of society to take part and mark this important week by coordinating an intercultural and anti-racism public awareness event in your community, work place or organisation.

This year the theme of the week is ‘Improving Government Services to Minority Ethnic Groups’ focussing on health, education, employment, housing and policing

Some Signature Events Taking Place During the Week

Education:

• Seminar on ‘Developing the Intercultural Campus in Further and Higher Education in Ireland’. March 22^nd 2007
• All island ‘Secondary Schools Against Racism’ poetry competition
• A film festival at the Nerve Centre for primary and post primary schools, colleges and the general public
• Sports Against Racism Ireland (SARI) – Schools Against Racism Initiative 2oth March 2007
• Replay Productions adaptation of the Canadian play ‘New Kid’. Over 50 performances to take place in primary schools and arts centres in Northern Ireland.

Policing:

• Seminar on crime motivated by racism. 21^st March 2007

Housing:

• A conference on ‘Ethnic Diversity & the Challenges for Housing Providers in Ireland’. 3^rd April 2007
• Public consultation events on the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland’s draft code of practice ‘Racial Equality in the Provision of Housing and Accommodation’.

Employment:

• Synergy/NCCRI, Drogheda & Dundalk Partnership launch the action research project ‘Supporting Vulnerable Migrants into the Private Employment Sector’. (tbc)
• Public Appointment Service event to be confirmed.

Some other key events include:

• A roundtable on Muslim Communities in Britain and Ireland. 6^TH March 2007.
• Launch of the publication ‘Challenging Myths and Misinformation on Migrant Workers & their Families’. 23^rd March 2007
• National conference ‘The Traveller Community - Reflections and Challenges in Public Service Delivery’. 27^th March 2007
• ٲBehind the Mask – Opening the discussion. Drama and discussion on Public Service Provision to Minority Ethnic Community Groups. 21^st March 2007
• Joint evening event in Queens Film Theatre organised by the Equality Commission in partnership with the Northern Ireland Committee/Irish Congress of Trade Unions, marking the bi-centenary of the Abolition of Slavery and drawing parallels with modern day racism and exploitation.

Some of these events are invitation only.

Please keep an eye on the NCCRI website for on all further events, information updates, posters and general information.

For further information please contact: 018588000 or email kate@nccri.ie /benedicta@nccri.ie

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.

NCCRI Anti-Racism and Intercultural Awareness Training for Trainers

The Anti-Racism and Intercultural Awareness Training for Trainers programme is two-day training programme targeted at people with training responsibilities in their organisations, who have a background in training and facilitation.

There are 20 places available on each training programme. Due to the significant demand for the programme, participants will be selected through an application process. The cost per participant for two days is €150.

The aim of the training is to provide trainers with the necessary tools and knowledge to deliver anti-racism and intercultural training.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the training, participants will be expected to:

1. Deliver a one-day anti-racism and intercultural training programme.
2. Identify the different forms of racism and the groups affected by it in the Irish context.
3. Explain the legal framework and the policy developments in relation to addressing racism in Ireland.
4. Comprehend the facts and figures in relation to migration trends in Ireland and their implications.
5. Understand the key concepts of integration such as assimilation, multiculturalism and Interculturalism.

Key Dates:

February 2007
Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th 

April 2007
Tuesday 17^th and Wednesday 18^th 
Thursday 26^th and Friday 27^th

For Further information contact:

Kensika Monshengwo
Email: kensika@nccri.ie

SARI Events March 2007

St. Patrick’s Day 5-A-Side FUTSAL Football Tournament

17^th March, 2007, National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Dublin 24, 11am – 5pm

Sixteen international teams drawn from the Brian Kerr Intercontinental League will participate in this one-day football blitz. This day will also serve as the introductory launch of SARI’s new FUTSAL League commencing October 2007.

Theatre of the Oppressed

Dublin Reception Centre (TBC)

This is an eight-week pilot project that will be rolled out in RIA reception centres. This project is in partnership with the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA). The objective is to practice games and exercises from the August Boal book ‘Games for Actors and Non-Actors’ in order to stage a Forum Theatre play.

Schools Tournament Programme

20^th March 2007, National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Dublin 24, 11am – 5pm

At the moment, there are six schools in the Leinster region signed up for a one-day soccer event, which aims to highlight Intercultural and Anti Racism Week including International day for the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination. We expect to attract the participation of 250 students along with invited members of their prospective schools. This pilot project will enable us to launch a new concept initiative for schools (Integrating Schools Through Sport Project), which hopefully can be rolled out within the next few years.

Comhlámh First Wednesday Debates

A series of debates on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:15 - 7:45 at Bewley's Café Theatre (Grafton Street). Come along, get involved or just find out about the various issues while meeting people over a cuppa! Debates will take place on the following dates over the coming months:

March 7- HIV/AIDS in the spotlight… but is it working?

April 4 - China in Africa: more of the same or a new pathway for development?

All welcome!  No reservations needed! Early arrival advised.  Spaces available on a first-come first-serve basis. Details on Comhlámh’s website and e-LINK newsletter: www.comhlamh.org.  Further information at 478-3490. This event is partly funded by Irish Aid.

Globalisation – Homogeneity or Diversity? GOWC Ruby Room Debates

This takes place on the first Thursday of every month at 6.30 p.m. sharp upstairs in the King’s Head, Quay Street, Galway. The next one is scheduled for 1 March and the theme is Globalisation – Homogeneity or Diversity?. Does globalisation mean just a proliferation of multinationals and corporate control or does it also offer opportunity for more voices to be hears? Find out what other people think and contribute your voice too!

For further information please contact the Galway One World Centre, T: 091 530590, E: info@galwayowc.org.

INCORE Seminar: Minority Ethnic Communities and their Participation in the Electoral Process.

Date: Tuesday 27th February 2007
Time: 09.45 – 1200
Venue: SEEDS, One World Centre, 7-15 Foyle Street, Derry/Londonderry

  
INCORE, as part of its Diversity In Action project is organising a series of Think Tank events, the first of which is taking place on Tuesday 27th February 2007.  This event will focus on minority ethnic communities and their participation in the electoral process.
 
Participants will hear from Dr Paul Hainsworth, University of Ulster and Patricia Murphy, Electoral Office. There will be an opportunity to discuss issues such as the level of minority ethnic involvement in the NI democratic process; why the minority ethnic sector should vote; how we can increase the levels of participation.
 
To register your place contact Janet Farren on 028 7137 5575 or email je.farren@ulster.ac.uk.
 
For further information on the Diversity In Action project contact Roisin O’Hagan on 028 71 375523 or email r.ohagan@ulster.ac.uk.

AkiDwA Seminar on Integration challenges for Migrant Parents and Children

Date: 28 March 2007
Venue: Teachers club Dublin 1

In the last five years over 650 women that AkiDwA has worked with have expressed concern on the challenges they face in child rearing and parenting in a new society. Some migrant children have and continue to face racism and bullying both in school and in residential areas. Occasionally parents have to intervene and offer support to their children. Integration therefore can and has been a challenge for such parents and their children.

AkiDwA is holding this one day seminar to explore this issue and to offer migrant parent an opportunity to articulate their concern and as well together with service providers come up with strategies of addressing these issues.

The objectives of this Seminar are-

• To provide a platform to the migrant parent so as to articulate issues of racism and bullying in schools and residential areas

• To develop strategies of dealing with racism and bullying in the schools and residential areas.

• To offer support to migrant parent in supporting their children to deal with racism and bullying.

• To look at barriers to integration for migrant parents and their children.

• To develop strategies that will enable migrant parent and children to integrate into their communities and schools.

New Parish-based Integration Project

The Parish-based integration project is now in operation and available to local churches and/or church groups as a resource and networking opportunity. The project is based in Dublin (at the Irish School of Ecumenics campus in Milltown Park, but separate to ISE’s work), and will work primarily throughout the Republic and perhaps occasionally in the North.

The project comes under the aegis of the Inter-Church Committee on Social Issues (ICCSI) and will provide a resource for those already involved in working with newcomers to the island of Ireland. It is also available to those who could and should be involved but may not know where and how to start. We are now in the process of promoting the project to local parishes and church congregations, and as a starting point we are looking to establish contacts within various churches and other agencies involved in working with immigrants.

Parish-based Integration Project
Bea House,
Milltown Park,
Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Tel: 01- 2690951
E-mail: adrian@iccsi.ie

A new seminar series with the Institute for Minority Entrepreneurship
'START YOUR OWN BUSINESS’

• Where can I get money for my business? (26 Feb)
• What are the practicalities of starting up and Building a power team? (5 March)
• What do I do next (marketing, management operations, HR, IT)? (12 March)
• How can I further develop my business and personal
• skills? (20 March, Tue)
• How do I overcome the challenges facing me? (26 March)
• How can I grow my business? (2 April)

Cost: 425 per seminar with reductions available (see website)

Venue: DIT, Aungier St, Dublin 2

Time: 6.00 - 9.00pm (Mondays)

Limited spaces available prepay and get a discount

For further details or to enrol, please visit our website www.ime.ie or contact us directly at T: 01-402 7103 or E: info@ime.ie

Global Tralee 2007

KADE is hosting ‘Global Tralee 2007’ on la le Padraig, Friday, March 17, 2-5 p.m. in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre, Tralee. Admission is free. All are welcome to this celebration of Irish and international music and dance!

Contact KADE for further information, 066-7181358.

Comhlamh's Lobbying Skills Course

This is a four-week course focusing on understanding political structures and developing the skills necessary to lobby effectively on global development and policy issues.

Date: Wednesday Evenings from 28th Feb  
Time: 7pm-9pm
Venue: Comhlamh, Dublin office, 10 Upper Camden St, Dublin 2

People interested in development issues increasingly experience the need to represent their opinions not only to policy makers on a national and European level – yet they can lack both knowledge of how public policy making institutions operate and confidence in relation to how to approach those institutions.

This course would particularly suit people who already have an engagement in activism, advocacy, campaigning, policy work, development education or awareness-raising.

For more information please contact Alice-Mary at 01-478 3490 or email alicemary@comhlamh.org

Seminar Series at TCD Looking at the History, and Contemporary Aspects of, Islam in Europe.

Further information about seminar talks can be found at the following website.

http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/islam.php

Creating Connections II - Advocating for the Right to Health

A two day conference organised by The Public Health Alliance for the island of Ireland (PHA): 27 and 28 February 2007, Hilton Hotel, Belfast.

The overall aim of this conference is to provide a forum for individuals and organisations from a range of sectors to contribute to the discussion around a rights based approach to health and identify how we can all endeavour to improve the quality of life for everyone on the island of Ireland.

The conference objectives are to:

• Provide a stimulating framework through international speakers to gain a greater understanding and insight into advocacy and a rights based approach to health;
• Build on and complement the outcomes of recent conferences in 2006 across the island, notably the Institute of Public Health in Ireland 'Action for Equity' conference;
• Develop the PHA's practical and action oriented responses and priorities for the future; and
• Demonstrate the Advocacy for Public Health Toolkit currently being developed by the PHA, and provide an opportunity for delegates to engage in this project.

For further information contact: Elaine Ryan Elainer@montaguecomms.ie

THE EUROPEAN SLAVE TRADE: Character, Causes, Challenges

July 3rd-5th 2007, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

2007 is the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery
The Abolition of Slavery Act 1807 was the start of a successful process that outlawed the African slave trade worldwide. After centuries of suffering, millions of African slaves were eventually freed and millions of lives saved. Those who worked so hard in the 18th and 19th century to abolish slavery would be shocked to find that there was still so much work to be done 200 years later.

On this 200th anniversary slavery has changed but it has not been eradicated. Slavery can still be found in every corner of the world. In Europe today, slavery manifests itself in many different forms, including;

• the trafficking of women and children for the purposes of sexual exploitation;
• the holding of migrant women in domestic servitude;
• the exploitation of bonded labourers in the agricultural sector and the trafficking of children for the purposes of begging.

This international conference seeks to contribute to the exploration, analysis and combating of these and other forms of slavery in contemporary Europe. In order to further the effectiveness of such discussions, the conference will bring together participants from the world of academia, law, policy and anti-slavery activism.

This conference is co-organised by the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin and Ireland en Route, a network of nongovernmental and statutory bodies concerned with trafficking for sexual exploitation into Ireland.

For further information, please contact: Gillian Wylie
Irish School of Ecumenics
Trinity College Dublin
Milltown Park, Dublin 6

Email: info@europeanslavery.com
Tel: +353(0)1.218.0539
website www.europeanslavery.com

Latin America Week 2007 in Ireland

A week of conferences, debates and more on "Learning from Latin America. Alternatives to water privatization"

Where: in Dublin and all over Ireland
When: from the 17th to the 21st of April.
Organised by LASC.

The 21st annual Latin American Week in Ireland will take place from the 16th until the 21st of April 2007. The event is a unique opportunity in Ireland to learn from Latin America about alternatives to water privatization, a development, which Ireland is facing in the long or short term as current developments in the countries Sligo and Limerick show.

The event also provides the fantastic chance for people in Ireland to connect with Latin America - through hearing or meeting with one of our guest speakers from the region or attend a film screening or other event. Each year the week has a specific focus and brings together people working around similar issues in Ireland and Latin America.

For more details contact LASC
5, Merrion Row, Dublin 2,
Phone: +353-1-6760435

E-mail: info@lasc.ie
website www.lasc.ie

Family Reunification Campaign

On the 14th of February, Nasc, The Immigrant Support Centre, launched its Family Reunification Campaign. Families become separated in a number of ways and issues around family reunification affect children, parents, unmarried partners including gay and lesbian couples, immigrants and Irish nationals.

We are looking for organisations and individuals who are concerned about the issues around family reunification to please endorse the manifesto.

For those who wish to endorse the campaign or require further information please contact Nasc
tel. 021-4317411
emer@nascireland.org

AkiDwA Multi-Cultural Social Event

A Multi-Cultural Social Event for Everyone - Enjoy music from around the world.

VENUE: The Teachers Club- Dublin
No 36 Parnell Square Dublin (opposite Rotunda Hospital)

DATE: Saturday 10th March 2007 (8pm-1pm)

ENTRANCE FEE: euro10

AkiDwA is a National network of African women living in Ireland which aims is to empower and provide a platform for change on issues affecting them.

The organisation was established in August 2001. It is a voluntary, non governmental organisation and a representative body for all African women living in Ireland irrespective of their national/ethnic background, tradition /religious beliefs, socio-economic, or legal status.

AkiDwA work focuses on development and human right issues based on a gender perspective.

AkiDwA aim for this event is to bring people together, socialise, make friends, have fun and also fundraise for its activities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Monica on 018148582(o) 0857144537(M)

Major Research Project on Housing and Ethnic Diversity Seeks Submissions

The Centre for Housing Research and the School of Applied Social Science, University College Dublin have been commissioned by the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI) as part of the National Action Plan Against Racism to undertake a piece of consultative research on the possible implications of greater ethnic and cultural diversity for housing.

The focus of this study is on mainstream or standard housing* across the following tenures:

• Social sector (local authority and voluntary/co-operative housing)
• Private rented sector
• Home ownership (including affordable home ownership)

We are interested in hearing the views and experiences people and groups have in relation to three main topics, namely:
- Access to housing
- Specific accommodation issues
- Neighbourhood planning

which you or your group may find useful in structuring your submission, but it is not necessary for you to answer any or all of the questions posed.

Submissions should be sent to Mary Bruton
Centre for Housing Research
57-61 Lansdowne Road
Dublin 4

e-mail chr@ipa.ie
Submissions should be received by Friday 2 March 2007

The Centre operates under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997. A list of those who made submissions may be included in the final publication, with an overview of key findings. Personal information will not be released without permission.

* Please note: halting sites, group housing schemes and direct provision centres for asylum seekers are outside the scope of the study, Travellers and refugees and issues in relation to mainstream housing are relevant to the study.

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4. Job Vacancies/Calls for Tender

Irish Council for Civil Liberties: Research and Policy Officer  

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), Ireland's leading independent human rights watchdog, wishes to recruit a Research and Policy Officer to join its growing team.
Closing Date: 26^th February

Under the supervision of the ICCL's Senior Research and Policy Officer, the Research and Policy Officer will conduct independent research, prepare policy documents and monitor the compliance of Irish law and practice with international human rights standards.

The successful candidate will:

• be educated to third level standard in law, politics or a related discipline;
• be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of human rights issues in Ireland/internationally;
• possess excellent communications skills and first-rate drafting abilities;

At least two years of previous experience of conducting research and/or policy writing is required.

Salary scale from e43,383 p.a. It is anticipated that the appointment will be made at the starting point on this scale.

For a complete job description, person profile and application form (application by CV alone will not be accepted), contact:
Dawn Quinn, ICCL Administrator,
ICCL, 9-13 Blackhall Place, Dublin 7.
Tel: (01) 799 4504
Email: dawn.quinn@iccl.ie

Web: www.iccl.ie

Concern: Development Education Officer

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries.

We are recruiting for a Development Education Officer
Please note that this is a maternity cover contract

Department: External Relations Directorate
Line Manager: Head of Development Education

Job Objectives: To successfully implement strategies and meet agreed targets as defined by the Development Education Unit in all areas of its work.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Working as part of a team the Development Education Officer will be responsible for;
• Reporting to the Development Education Co-ordinator the Education officer will implement Development Education campaigns on Child Labour, GCE, the MDG's and Fairtrade
• Representing Concern in networks and in meetings with partner NGOs, trade unions and other civil society organisations
• Planning and developing Development Education resources for teachers, youth leaders and students in both the formal and non-formal sectors
• Liaising with external groups/bodies to promote the work of Concern Development Education, through the media, new technologies, Development Education .i.e. website, as well as with groups and networks with whom we work
• Implementing assigned areas of the annual Concern Debates project
• Liaising with members of Concern staff in other departments and offices in order to seek out opportunities to integrate Development Education across relevant parts of the organisation

Key Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Knowledge of effective campaign strategies
- Ability to effectively promote the work of the unit
- Good interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.

Salary Grade: 4 (e28,873 - e36,616) Please note that this is a maternity cover contract.
To apply for the above position, you must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at time of application.

Applications for this position should be addressed to Susan Begg,
HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
or emailed to susan.begg@concern.net

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 28th February 2007.

Traveller Familie's Care: various vacanices

Traveller Familie's Care LTD is a voluntary organisation providing a range of community and residential services for Traveller Families in partnership with the Health Service Executive have the following vacancies:

- RELIEF RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL CARE WORKERS (on an on call basis)
- RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL CARE WORKERS (Full-time, Permanent)to work in our centre in Ballyowen Meadows, Clondalkin.

These posts provide an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving service committed to quality through partnership. We offer regular supervision and opportunities for training and professional development. Applicants should have experience and/or training in social care work.

Application forms and further information from
Patricia Dowling, Manager,
Traveller Families'Care Ltd., Family Support Unit,
Ballyowen Meadows, Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Tel: (01) 6235735 / email: tfcltd@indigo.ie


RELIEF RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL CARE WORKERS to work on an on-call basis in our centre in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow.
These posts provide an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving service committed to quality child care. We offer regular supervision and opportunities for training and professional development. Applicants should have experience and/or training in social care work.

Application forms and further information from
Petra Mulvany, Manager,
Traveller Families' Care Ltd.,
Derralossary House, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow.
Tel: (01) 2818355 / email: tfcltd@indigo.ie

Closing date for completed application forms: February 28

Mayo Intercultural Action: Project Development Worker

MAYO INTERCULTURAL ACTION (MIA)invites applications for the position of
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WORKER

The Project Development Worker will work closely with Management Committee of Naisc Nua – New Links to develop, coordinate and implement employment and capacity training programmes, support groups, and a drop in Centre for people with refugee status and people who have been granted leave to remain, living in Mayo.

Naisc Nua is a partnership between MIA and Meitheal Mhaigheo.

The Project Worker will report directly to the staff liaison committee of MIA.

The ideal Candidate will have:

• At least three years experience of working in community development in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• A recognised 3rd level qualification in community development or a related field is desirable
• An understanding of issues relating to asylum seekers and refugees
• An understanding of interculturalism, equality and diversity issues
• Planning, evaluation, administration and financial skills·         Good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A commitment to work from an anti-racist and equality perspective
• Full driving license and access to own transport

Applications with current CV to be sent to:
Mayo Intercultural Action (MIA),
c/o 60 Glenfort, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Applications by e-mail will be accepted.
Further information available at miamayo@eircom.net / 085 7558361

Closing Date: 5:00 pm, Wednesday 28 February 2007.
MIA is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Laois Traveller Action Group: Administrator

The Laois Traveller Action group is a partnership of Travellers and members of the settled community working for the equal rights of Travellers across the county of Laois.

The organisation would like to invite applications for the position of

Administrator
(17.5 hours / week) 6 months maternity leave cover.

Please apply in writing enclosing a CV to:

Board of Management,
Laois Traveller Action Group
Old Parochial House
Dublin Road
Portlaoise
Co. Laois

To arrive no later than Friday, 2nd March, 2007 at 5pm.
This position is funded through the HSE Mid Leinster Area Traveller Health Unit

Laois Traveller Action Group is an equal opportunities employer.

New Migrant Support Service for Galway City: 3 Vacancies

Galway City Partnership and Galway Peoples’ Resource Centre are establishing a new Migrants Support Service in Galway City. This new service will provide Information and Guidance on the wide range of issues currently affecting migrants living in Ireland. The new service will work closely with and compliment existing information and support services.

We now need to fill 3 separate positions to establish and run the new service:

• 1 x Service Co-ordinator (Full-time)2 x Support Workers (Part-time)

To obtain an Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for these positions please contact us at – Galway City Partnership,
3rd Floor The Plaza, Headford Road, Galway.
Tel: 091 773466 / Email: nollaig@gcp.ie

All documentation is also available from our website www.gcp.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 2nd March 2007.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Galway City Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from members of our target groups. Applications from bi-lingual and multi-lingual speakers for these positions will be particularly welcome.

Irish Council for International Students: Programme Assistant

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) is an independent non-profit agency, established by the Irish universities and colleges to promote the rights and interests of international students who come to Ireland to study. ICOS provides a range of support services to its member institutions and also manages the Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme (FTP) for the Department of Foreign Affairs. It has a core staff of 7 in its office in Donnybrook, Dublin.

We are looking for an energetic, organised graduate who can assist ICOS staff with the general administration of the FTP. Tasks include information provision to relevant Embassies/ Representative Offices at the beginning of the programme cycle, processing of applications and on-going support with logistical arrangements. The Programme Assistant will also provide support in the delivery of other ICOS services especially training.

Salary linked to public service EO scale starting at c e30,000.

Further information and application details on ICOS website:
www.icosirl.ie or office@icosirl.ie

Tel: (01) 6605233

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 2 March, 2007

Ennis CDP: Invitation to Tender for Research to Inform the Development of an Ethnic Minority Strategy for Co. Clare.

Background and Rationale for the Strategy
A multi-Agency Steering Group (see Appendix 1) was established in December 2006 with a view to developing a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of services to ethnic minority communities in County Clare. The need for improved co-ordination of services has been identified by local service providers for the following reasons:

1. There is a growing population of ethnic minority families residing in County Clare. While it is difficult to accurately estimate the numbers of individuals from ethnic minorities currently residing within the County, we are aware that there County Clare has a growing ethnic minority population. It is estimated there is approximately 1,300 refugees and asylum seekers living in Ennis. A further 250 asylum seekers and refugees are accommodated at the Knockalisheen Reception and Integration Centre with approx. Approximately 65 individuals are accommodated at the Clare Lodge hostel in Ennis. The County has approximately 622 people who were issued with work permits and 488 people who have secured the Irish Born Child (leave to remain) status. In addition there is a number of people arriving from the new EU accession states and there may also be a smaller population of non documented immigrants living in the community of Ennis/ and or its environs.
2. Service providers working in the County both in community and public services are experiencing an increased uptake of services by individuals from ethnic minority communities. While numbers are increasing, service providers report that delivery of mainstream services to this target group are complex due to language difficulties, migration history, cultural backgrounds, attitudes/ motivations/ expectations, family structures and norms, numbers of dependents, knowledge of services, customs and norms.
3. There is currently a small number of dedicated community based services working with refugee, asylum seeker and migrant populations. Many of these services have limited financial support for their work and the demand for services is increasing. The Ennis office of the Irish Refugee Council is due to close in June 2007 and would result in a number of dedicated services being discontinued. The need to continue to offer a dedicated service through a non-governmental organisation has been identified. The co-ordinated strategy aims to explore the establishment of a new group to provide dedicated service delivery to the target group.

Download full tender document (pdf file)
www.activelink.ie/downl/clare-tender0207.pdf

Proposals should be submitted to:
Ms. Deirdre Toomey, Co-ordinator Ennis Community Development Project

Email: enniscdp@eircom.net
Fax: 065 6869026
Tel: 065 6869026
And marked clearly Research Proposal

Final date for submission of proposals 12 noon, 2nd March 2007.

Shortlisting occur.
Based on submissions received, those tendering may be invited to attend an interview / presentation on Friday 9th March 2007.

Further information available from
Áine Mellett, Principal Community Development Worker
tel 065 6863923/ Email aine.mellett@mailh.hse.ie

Roscommon Partnership Company: Integration and Diversity Project Worker

Roscommon Partnership Company wish to recruit an Integration and Diversity Project Worker to implement an action plan to support the integration of legally resident migrants in Co. Roscommon.

This post is funded through POBAL, supported by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

This is a full-time, fixed term contract.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A relevant qualification to degree level and/or at least 3 years Community Development experience.
• Past experience of implementing an action plan in a specific period of time.
• Knowledge of issues facing Foreign Nationals integrating into Irish communities.

Experience of working with Foreign Nationals would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate should have:
- ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- good report writing skills
- good communication skills
- full driving licence and access to a car.

The overall objective of Roscommon Partnership is to counter disadvantage through support for communities which make a collective effort to maximise their development potential.

This post is subject to funding.
Short-listing may apply.
Roscommon Partnership Company is an equal opportunity employer

Please send CV and cover letter marked "Integration and Diversity Project Worker" to:
Linda Sice, Roscommon Partnership Company,
Castle Street, Roscommon

by Friday 2nd March 2007.

For more information contact Linda
Tel: 090.6627424 / email roscommonptnshipros@eircom.net

Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project: Administartor

Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project is seeking to recruit a
Part Time Administrator
(17.5hours per week)

The Administrator will have responsibility for the ongoing management of the financial and accounting systems of the project as well as the overall office administration

The successful applicant will have:

• Professional training in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Computer literacy & office administration skills.li>Experience with Big Red Book / Excel desirable.
• Salary scale euro 26,000 - 38,000 pro rate depending on qualifications and experience.
  
  Closing dates for receipt of applications is 12th March 2007.
  Interviews to be held on the 29th & 30th March.
  
  Please forward CV and letter of application to:
  The co-ordinator,
  Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project
  Unit 2, Iceland Building, Grange Cross,
  Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
  
  Or email to btap@eircom.net
  
  For further information contact the Co-ordinator at (01) 6264166 or e-mail btap@eircom.net
  

International Organization for Migration: 2 vacancies

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an independent, intergovernmental organization with its headquarters based in Geneva, and with a global network of 280 offices in 123 countries, providing services to both governments and migrants, in managing migration and upholding the dignity of migrants, worldwide.

The IOM Mission in Ireland (IOM Dublin) is currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacancies:
         
Operations Assistant (Ref OPA)
- Full time, 35 hrs per week.
To provide project support for IOM Dublin’s various projects assisting voluntary return and reintegration, under the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Operations Assistant and overall direction of the Chief of Mission.

Desirable Qualifications: Third Level education. Interest in migration issues. Experience working with vulnerable groups, particularly youth/children. Ability to work well as part of a team and in a multi-cultural environment. Ability to follow procedures clearly and possess a strong work ethic. Basic Computer Skills ( MS Office Applications) are essential. Willingness to work regularly at Dublin airport, entailing early or late working hours. Additional Language skills welcome.


Admin and Finance Assist (Ref AFA)
- Part time, 17 .5 hours per week.
To assist the Senior Finance and Admin Assistant to provide administrative and financial support and back up to the entire Mission in Dublin.

Desirable attributes: Experience of working with finances and accounts packages. Ability to work well as part of a team and in a multi-cultural environment. Ability to follow procedures clearly and possess a strong work ethic. Strong Computer Skills (MS Office Applications, particularly Excel) are essential.

Interested Applicants are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae by email, together with a Cover Letter to info@iomdublin.org QUOTING ABOVE ref. by mid day on 12th March 2007.
Interviews will be held in March.
Only Applications from shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Full job descriptions are available from our website www.iomdublin.org or can alternatively be requested by phone on 01 8787900.

Exchange House Traveller Services: Various Vacancies (Dublin)

Exchange House Traveller Services provides a range of services to the Traveller community in the Dublin area. These services include family support, youth work and educational programmes.

We are inviting applications for the following positions working in the family support team:

• Social Work Team Leader 
• Outreach Drug Worker 
• Outreach Family Support Worker

Completed Application Forms available from: http://www.exchangehouse.ie/employment.htm

Completed Application Forms only (no CV's) should be sent to
The Director,
Exchange House Travellers Service,
61 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1

no later than 2nd March 2007.
Interviews will be held in as soon as possible after the closing date.


Social Worker Team Leader – Family Support Team
The following are the qualifications, skills and experiences required for the position.

Qualifications: NQSW or equivalent.

Experience: 

• Must have a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience.
• Be dynamic, with a proven ability in managing a multi disciplinary /family support team.

Skills:
- Professional supervision skills essential.
- Proven people management skills
- Report writing – essential
- Evaluation skill essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Irish driving licence essential          

Salary: The salary will be based on the Team Leader Scale of HSE
This is a full time (39) hour week position. Some flexibility may be required on occasion.

Probation period: 6 months.
Please bring evidence of relevant professional qualifications including registration/validation certificates to interview.

Job Description
Position: Social Worker Team Leader
Reporting to: The Director
Outline of position: This is a senior management position, leading the family support team in implementing the goals of the strategic plan.
Duties and Responsibilities: In consultation with the Director and other senior management staff, the duties and responsibilities of the Team Leader will be as follows:

• To undertake ongoing responsibilities as a member of the senior management team in Exchange House.
• Participate in the formulation/up-date of policies & procedures for Exchange House and the Family Support Team.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• Carry a caseload
• Provide information on activity and to compile annual statistics
• To maintain client records in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and Exchange House policies
• To develop, plan and implement programmes that support families and individual
• Take responsibility for child protection in accordance with the Children's First
• Oversee research projects
• Evaluation: In consultation with the Director, to propose, develop and implement appropriate mechanisms for evaluation of services delivered by Exchange House
• To represent Exchange House on relevant committees etc
• To attend case conferences, reviews and planning meetings
• Keep up to date with developments in social work and with changes in legislation, which impact on social work practice
• To ensure that best practice is observed in the participation of clients of the service of Exchange House in contributing to the development of policy
• To provide reports as requested by the Director or Board
• To carry out others duties as required by the Director or Board.

Drugs Outreach Worker
Working as part of the family support team, the position will involve identifying and supporting women involved in drug misuse within the Traveller community.

Qualifications: A qualification in social science/care, community development or addiction studies would be desirable but not essential.
Experiences: Knowledge and experience in the area of addiction, family support or youth work is essential.
- Experience of outreach work essential.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Irish driving licence.
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experiences.

This is a full time (39) hours a week position. Some flexibility may be required on occasion.
Probation period: 6 months

Job Description
Reporting: Team Leader – Family Support
Outline of Position: Working as part of the Family Support Team, this post involves supporting women from the Traveller community involved in drug misuse, on an outreach basis.
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To develop, plan and implement programmes (education & training) that support women involved in drug misuse within a community development model.
• Outreach work (including street work)
• One–to-one support work
• To support female Travellers in prison.
• Maintain client records
• Make appropriate referrals
• Advocacy
• To promote awareness of HIV/Drugs/sexual health through education
• To network with relevant agencies on behalf of service users
• To attend and participate in team meetings, supervision and review days
• To carry out other duties as required by the Team Leader or Director.

Outreach Family Support Worker (2 positions)
Qualifications: A qualification in the area of social care, child development or equivalent would be desirable but not essential.
Experience: Knowledge and experience in the area of family support.
Experience of working with the Traveller community would be a distinct advantage.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- WORD processing
- Record keeping skills
- Report writing skills.
Salary: The salary will be based on the HSE Family Support Worker Scale.

There are two positions advertised:
- One full time 40 hours a week position.
- One part time 20 hours a week position.

Some flexibility may be required.
Probation period: 6 months.

Job Description
Reporting to: Team Leader – Family Support
Outline of Position: Working as part of the family support team. This position will involve complementing the current work of the family support team, working with families in crisis to offer practical support in the home and in relation to children.
Duties and responsibilities: 

• To provide practical support to families in times of crisis.
• To specifically attend to the needs of the children, ensuring they are linked into schools etc.
• To link with emergency accommodation providers and to ensure families are linked into mainstream services.
• To organise child facilities while parents may be attending appointments, hospital, court etc.
• To organise emergency child care support
• To work with other members of the team to provide regular informal sessions to individuals relating to family health, etc.
• To carry out other duties as required by the Team Leader or Director.

Pavee Point Anti-Racism Training Officer

The anti-racism training officer will be part of the team in Pavee Point. The post is being funded through the Traveller Health Unit in the Eastern region. The overall aim of Pavee Point’s work as a Traveller development agency is the appropriate inclusion of Travellers and the Traveller agenda in the focus and work of the community and statutory sector and other initiatives.

The work of Pavee Point incorporates a dual national role. Firstly, to promote community development principles and practice in work with Travellers and secondly, to respond to the issue of racism within an Irish and European context.

Pavee Point provides anti-racism and cultural awareness training to a wide variety of agencies and groups throughout the country. These include community and local development projects; family support agencies, Traveller organisations, health professionals, social services, Gardaí, housing officers, teachers, students and the media.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POST

The anti-racism training officer will be responsible for developing and implementing anti-racism training strategies for Pavee Point Travellers Centre as well as other agencies including statutory agencies with a particular focus on the Health Service Executive and health professionals.

Pavee Point has been involved in the area of anti-racism training at different levels:

• Providing anti-racism training to a range of NGO’s including Traveller organisations, community and local development projects and family resource centres
• Working with government departments and a range of statutory agencies and service providers including the HSE, hospitals, FÁS, the Gardaí to provide anti-racism and Traveller cultural awareness training to them
• Developing training materials related to anti-racism and Traveller cultural awareness

KEY TASKS:

The anti-racism training officer will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing an anti-racism training strategy for Pavee Point
• Providing in-house anti-racism training to Pavee Point staff and participants as well as to a range of statutory agencies, particularly those involved in the health sector.
• Providing training directly and/or in partnership with other agencies involved in anti-racism/cultural awareness training to a range of groups in the community, voluntary and statutory sectors
• Supporting agencies and groups to identify their anti-racism training and development needs
• Encouraging policy makers, service providers, the community development sector and other agencies to undertake anti-racism training
• Developing guidelines and protocols on the content and delivery of Pavee Point anti-racism training
• Developing training materials related to anti-racism and Traveller cultural awareness
• Participating in team, organisational and other meetings where applicable
• Other duties as identified

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The training officer should have:

• Clear understanding of racism in general, racism in Ireland and its impact on minority ethnic communities including the Traveller community
• Experience of planning and delivering training/awareness sessions with clear aims, objectives and outcomes are vital
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate as part of a team is essential
• Strong group work and facilitation skills
• Commitment to anti-racism and the promotion of human rights
• Capacity to work with a range of agencies and sectors
• Good computer skills

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The anti-racism training officer will report directly to the Director.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for applications is March 2nd and interviews are being held on March 9th.

APPLICATION FORM

Click here for the application form

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The appointment will be for a fixed term contract of 3 years, renewable depending on, and in line with financial allocations and Pavee Point’s overall direction and development. Salary will be negotiable in line with experience (Scale is €38k-€44k). Annual leave is 25 days and we operate a contributory pension and sick pay scheme.

Trinity Immigration Initiative is Seeking to Host Marie Curie Intra- European Immigration Fellowships for Career Development

The Trinity Immigration Initiative (TII), which brings together key strands of TCD’s strategies in research, teaching and contribution to society, positioning the university to play an influential role in developing a more inclusive, multicultural society for Irelands future, is interested in acting as host for 'Intra-European fellowships for Career Development' or 'International Incoming Fellowships' in the field of migration. Details of the programme can be obtained on the TII website http://www.tcd.ie/immigration/

Applications Invited for EWI Civil Society Research Scholarship

Application forms are now available for the two new EWI Civil Society Research Scholarships on offer in 2007. These scholarships are funded by Combat Poverty. They are designed to support civil society activists, based in non-governmental organisations, to spend two to three months in UCD as part of the EWI. During this time scholars will undertake research on issues of poverty, equality and social justice relevant to the work of their organisation. Each scholarship is valued at EUR10,000. Applications to be submitted to UCD by March 1st 2007. Information and application form on websites of UCD Egalitarian World Initiative (EWI) www.ucd.ie/ewi and Combat Poverty www.cpa.ie

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5. Recent Publications and Resources

All Different All Equal: an Anti-Racist and Intercultural Education Resource

The National Youth Development Education Programme of the National Youth Council of Ireland has published an updated version of the All Different All Equal education resource originally produced in 1995. This new edition attempts to reflect the considerable changes that have occurred in Ireland over the last 10 years in terms of population diversity.

All Different All Equal Ireland is aimed at anyone working with young people to explore the issues of diversity, challenge prejudice and discrimination and promote equality. The activities in the resource draw on methodologies and skills familiar to youth workers and are aimed at ten to eighteen year olds. The resource is divided into three sections – Identity and Citizenship, Prejudice and Discrimination and Understanding Diversity. Ideas for further actions and projects that groups might undertake are also provided, along with contact details for further information.

Training on use of the resource will be provided. For further details contact Alan Hayes at 01 4255932 or email alan.hayes@nyci.ie 

European Anti-discrimination Law Review

The fourth issue of the European Anti-discrimination Law Review has just been published. The European Anti-discrimination Law Review is a bi-annual publication prepared by the European Network of Legal Experts in the non-discrimination field, established and managed by Migration Policy Group and Human European Consultancy at the request of the European Commission.

http://www.migpolgroup.com/documents/3135.html

World Bank report on Migration and Remittances

This report traces the trends of international migration and remittances in Easter Europe and the former Soviet Union since the transition and their determinants. The report also looks at international migration policy in the region and how current bilateral migration schemes can be improved. It concludes that migration can benefit both sending and receiving countries and reduce poverty among migrants if it is better coordinated between countries.

http://web.worldbank.org

New website for European Year of Equal Opportunities

A new website for the 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All is now online. It includes information on the themes and objectives of the Year, and a wealth of practical information on how the Year will be organised.

For those who want to get involved, the site provides contact details of the National Implementing Bodies. These organisations can provide official endorsement for events and activities (‘moral support’) and the right to use the Year’s logo.

http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/eyeq/index.cfm

The African Voice Promoting Cultural Diversity and Integration

The African Voice (Print Media) is a registered tabloid newspaper, established with the aim of promoting Cultural Diversity and Integration in Ireland. The newspaper will particularly focus on Africans in Ireland, along with more general news coverage.

Do you have a Flair for Writing?
The African Voice is looking for Voluntary Reporters/Contributors.

Interested persons should have:

An eye for a good story
A passion for reporting
A knowledge and understanding of community development issues
A reputation for accuracy
A knowledge and understanding of Cultural Diversity and Integration

For more information contact:

The Publisher:
Malcolm EremionkhaleThe African Voice
Email: infoafricanvoice@yahoo.ie
Mobile: 087-2618184