E-Bulletin September 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

Contents

1. Policy and Legislative Updates

Irish Developments

• Polls Show Majority of Irish Believe Migrant Worker's Partners Should be Able to Work Here
• Moving Forward Together: An Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Plan for the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
• ICTU Calls for Fair Treatment of Illegal Migrant Workers
• President Mary Mc Aleese Calls for More Diversity in the Dail
• Inspectors Says Foreign Children not as Well Cared for as Irish in the Health Care System
• Ministers to Quantify Illegal Workers
• CADIC Coalition Updates

EU/International Developments

• European Union Executive says Europe Needs Migrant Workers to Support Labour Shortages
• European Commission Programme Seeks to Support Third Countries to Ensure Better Management of Migratory Flows
• EC Publishes Multi Annual Framework for FRA
• Surge in Racial Violence in Europe Highlighted Fundamental Rights Agency Report
• French Immigration Policy set to Expel 25,000 Illegal Immigrants
• Spain's New Approach on Irregular Migration

2. Upcoming Funding Deadlines / Awards

• Grundtvig In-Service Training Grants for the Professional Development of Adult Education Staff 
• The EU Journalist Award 2007 
• Fingal County Council Community Culture & Sports Division: Activities Funding
• Department for International Development (DFID) Invites Applications for Mini Grants Scheme in Northern Ireland 2008
• Publications Grants from the Citizens Information Board
• Star Awards for Adult Learning Projects
• Katharine Howard Foundation General Grant
• Simon Cumbers Media Challenge Fund
• St Stephen's Green Trust Grant Scheme
• Community Foundation for Ireland: Philanthropist of the Year Awards
• 2007 Adults Continuing Education (ACE) Awards

3. Events, Courses and Initiatives

• NCCRI Hosts Series of Roundtable Discussions to Prepare Comprehensive Strategy and Programme for the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue
• Integration: Theory to Practice; The Experience of Canada, UK, Norway and Ireland. Hosted by the NCCRI, British Council and the Migration Policy Group Seminar, Brussels 
• Race and the Media Conference - INCORE in Partnership with the NCCRI
• MAMA Awards 2007
• Human Rights Drama Season on RTE
• Active Citizenship Conference
• Islam for Service Providers - Meeting the Needs of the Growing Muslim Community in NI
• Freedom of Information Training
• Emerge Skillnet 
• Expo- Portaraits: Reflections on the Veil by Jane Brettle and Tulu Bayar
• The European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) to Host Two Side-events at this year's OSCE Human Dimension Implementation
• Facilitating Equality - Reflection, Analysis and Practice
• Mainstreaming Children's Rights in EU Policy
• Human Rights Fieldwork: Principles, Strategies and Skills
• SARI Culture Club Nights
• Getting Multicultural in Mayo
• Immigrants' Rights and Entitlements
• Irish Aid Conference "Development's Futures"
• ENGAGING THE OTHER: The Power of Compassion
• Communicating Across Language Barriers Courses
• Wednesday Night Intercultural Singing Sessions at Spirasi
• Equality, Legislation and the Constitution
• Upstate Presents "At Peace"
• The Foyle Multi-cultural Forum is Officially Launched
• Geneva Training Course on the Treaty Monitoring Bodies
• Shared Spaces: YouC.A.N. International Arts Conference

4. Job Opportunities/ Calls for Tender

• Galway Traveller Movement Ltd: Administrator
• Galway Traveller Movement Ltd: Community Workers
• PICUM Treasurer (Board member)
• Amnesty International: Executive Director
• Pavee Point Travellers Centre: 3 vacancies
• TravAct: Community Drugs Worker
• Immigrant Council of Ireland: Information Officer
• National Youth Council of Ireland: Development Education Project Officer
• European Roma and Travellers Forum Quantitative Survey Support Staff
• Coordinator: Global Forced Evictions Programme 
• Young Social Innovators: Education Officer
• Cityartsquad: Artists
• Comhlamh: Director
• Immigrant Council of Ireland & Focus Ireland: Invitation to tender for Housing Research Project
• Immigrant Council of Ireland: Anti-trafficking Co-ordinator 
• Immigrant Council of Ireland: Leadership Programme Co-ordinator 
• European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) - Executive Assistant 
• Citizens Information Board: Various Vacancies
• Trocaire: Education Office

5. Recent Publications and Resources

• Moving Forward Together: An Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Plan for the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
• ENARgy Newsletter: ENARgy 21 - Integration and Migration: The Common Basic
• Combat Poverty Agency 2006 Annual Report
• Legal Information for Unmarried Migrant parents
• The 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All Newsletter
• Information Leaflet on Benefits of Immigration Launched at AIT
• Positive Action Report now Available in 20 Languages
• Combating Racism while Respecting Freedom of Expression
• Immigration Council of Ireland Research Document 'On Speaking Terms'
• RTE Radio show 'Spectrum'

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Policy and Legislative Updates

Irish Developments

Polls Show Majority of Irish Believe Migrant Worker's Partners Should be Able to Work Here

Three-quarters of Irish people believe that migrant workers from outside the EU should be able to have their families with them when they work in Ireland, two polls have found. The polls, which sampled over 2,000 people in 2006 and 2007, found that the majority believed that the partners of migrant workers from outside the EU should also be allowed to work. The polls were commissioned by the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) and the Forum on Migration and Communications. www.ireland.com/newspaper/ireland/2007/0716/1184196531499.html

Moving Forward Together: An Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Plan for the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown 

Moving Forward Together: An Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Plan for the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown 2007 – 2010 is recently published, and is now available online at www.dlrard.ie

It is hoped that the three-year Plan, the first of its kind in the County, will positively impact on the 18,000 foreign-national residents of the County by supporting them through a range of practical and innovative initiatives.

The purpose of the local ARD Plan, according to Denis O'Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, "is to promote a more inclusive and inter-cultural society by improving access to services and developing and enhancing participation by ethnic minorities in the social, economic, cultural, and community life in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, and further a field."

Extensive consultation with ethnic minorities, community and voluntary groups, service providers and development organisations was undertaken to identify the priority areas in the Plan.

Moving Forward Together was prepared by representatives from 11 local service providers and NGOs as a response to the Government's National Action Plan Against Racism 2005-2008 - www.diversityireland.ie - which recommends that all cities and counties should prepare such Plans. Many of those involved in the preparation of the ARD Plan in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown are members of the local County Development Board, tasked with developing and implementing integrated actions to support the social, economic, and cultural development of the County.

The development of the three-year Plan was funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, with additional financial support from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Southside Partnership.

Those organisations involved in the preparation of Moving Forward Together include:
- An Garda SÍochána
- Community Platform
- County Community & Voluntary Forum
- City of Dublin VEC – Equal Transition Supports Project
- Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
- Dún Laoghaire Refugee Project
- Dún Laoghaire VEC
- FáS
- Health Service Executive
- Southside Partnership
- Southside Travellers Action Group

For further information, please visit www.dlrard.ie

ICTU Calls for Fair Treatment of Illegal Migrant Workers  

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to introduce a "fair and transparent regularisation process" to allow thousands of undocumented workers in Ireland to work here legally. In a letter to Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan sent last month, the general secretary of ICTU, David Begg, said that the aim of such a scheme should be "to provide a bridge for workers out of their irregular situation back to a regular situation". He said that many undocumented workers had originally entered the country legally and had paid their taxes and made social insurance contributions but that their permission to work had not subsequently been appropriately renewed. www.irishtimes.ie

President Mary Mc Aleese Calls for More Diversity in the Dail

President Mary McAleese has called for the adequate representation of "people from all sorts of backgrounds" in the Dail. At present, Ireland only has one immigrant in power, Independent Cllr Rotimi Adebari, who took up the robes and chains of Mayor of Portlaoise this year.www.independent.ie/...LongLink... 

Inspectors Says Foreign Children Not as Well Cared for as Irish in the Health Care System

A 53-page report, written by inspectors for the HSE, suggests that foreign children in state care are not as well looked after as Irish children in care. An inspectors' report has revealed that children at one centre were being put at risk by poor staffing, resulting in inadequate supervision. Garda clearance certificates for staff were not on file and staff were not able to account for children's whereabouts. Refugee groups have complained that these children are housed in poorly supervised accommodation that leaves them vulnerable to exploitation. More than 316 children have gone missing from state centres in five years. www.independent.ie/national-news/...LongLink... 

Ministers to Quantify Illegal Workers

The Government is to launch a research project to try to determine the number of people working illegally in Ireland following rising concern over the number of undocumented workers here. Minister for Enterprise and Employment Micheál Martin said there were currently no hard figures and that he and Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan were going to tackle the issue. Groups such as the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Ireland have warned that large numbers of migrant workers who came here legally have become undocumented for reasons beyond their control. Such workers are often vulnerable to exploitation and mistreatment. www.ireland.com/newspaper/ireland/2007/0822/1187332306056.html

CADIC Coalition Updates

CADIC is currently waiting on a judgment from the Supreme Court on the State Appeal in IBC/05 cases of Bode & Ors; the next court term begins 1 October. CADIC is meeting with the IBC Unit on October 3 2007; Coalition members are welcome to liaise with the Coordinator on outstanding issues of Irish citizen child families that might be discussed at this meeting. A Steering Committee meeting to ratify a transfer strategy will take place on October 18 in Dublin city centre. All Coalition members are welcome; those wishing to attend should contact the Kerry O'Leary, Programme Coordinator at kerry@integratingireland.ie if they have not already done so. 

EU/International Developments

European Union Executive says Europe Needs Migrant Workers to Support Labour Shortages

The European Union executive plans to encourage legal migration into Europe to plug labour shortages caused by a declining, ageing population, EU officials stated. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Franco Frattini said he would present proposals to member states on October 23rd aimed at reversing a trend drawing skilled migrants to competitors such as the United States and unskilled workers to Europe. Mr Frattini's plans involve issuing "blue card" residence permits to skilled workers entitling them to work in a member state for an initial two years and to move into a second member state after two or three years' residence in the first EU state. www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2007/0913/breaking78.htm

European Commission Programme Seeks to Support Third Countries to Ensure Better Management of Migratory Flows

The European Commission has launched a new programme to co-operate with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum with a budget of €380 million for 2007-2013. The programme will seek to support third countries in their efforts to ensure better management of migratory flows in all its dimensions. The focus will be countries along the Southern and Eastern migratory routes towards the European Union, although other migratory routes as well as South-South migrations will also be covered. The programme covers: fostering the links between migration and development; promoting well-managed labour migration; fighting irregular immigration and facilitating the readmission of undocumented migrants; protecting migrants against exploitation and exclusion; and promoting asylum and international protection. Source: www.enar-eu.org/en/wmail/WM101_EN.doc and europa.eu/rapid/showInformation.do?pageName=middayExpress&

EC Publishes Multi Annual Framework for FRA

The European Commission's Proposal for the Multi-annual Framework for the Fundamental Rights Agency for the period 2007 - 2012 has been published in EurLex. You can access it through the FRA website (see the link below) with all the language versions. The Council shall, after consulting the European Parliament, adopt the Multi-annual Framework for the Agency.  The date of the next FRA Management Board Meeting has also been confirmed by the Chairperson of the MB: The 2nd MB Meeting will be held on 22 and 23 October 2007. fra.europa.eu/fra/index.php

Surge in Racial Violence in Europe Highlighted Fundamental Rights Agency Report

The first report published by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights shows a "notable upward trend" in racist crime connected with an extreme right-wing motive recorded in Germany and France. Between 2001 and 2006 there was an average increase in this type of crime of 23.1 per cent in France and 12.2 per cent in Germany. There was also an alarming increase in anti-Semitic crime in France, with the number of these incidents rising by an average of 62.4 per cent during the same period. The report also notes that only 11 of the 27 EU states collect any data on racist violence and crime. The average number of racist attacks recorded between 2001 and 2006 rose in eight out of these 11 states. fra.europa.eu/fra/ and www.ireland.com/newspaper/world/2007/0828/1187332717340.html

French Immigration Policy set to Expel 25,000 Illegal Immigrants

On the 4th June, the head of the newly created Ministry of Immigration, Integration, National Identity and Co-Development in France, Brice Hortefeux, reiterated the goal set by the President Nicolas Sarkozy to expel a total of 25,000 foreigners this year, a thousand more than the target set for 2006. Mr. Hortefeux also set a target of apprehending 125,000 foreigners for illegal entry or unauthorised stay. (Migration News Sheet July 2007, p. 10) www.migpolgroup.com/news/3720.html

Spain Pioneers Policy on Irregular Migrants

The Spanish government is encouraging businesses to recruit temporary workers from Africa in an effort to discourage irregular migration. A delegation of Spanish employers visited Senegal on 22 June to recruit labour for construction work and the summer harvest. The initiative has the backing of the Senegalese government, which sees the opening of legal channels for migration as a dignified alternative to the plight of thousands of Africans who risk their lives every year attempting the perilous crossing to Europe. www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f064d244-205e-11dc-9eb1-000b5df10621.html

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2. Upcoming Funding/ Awards

Grundtvig In-Service Training Grants for the Professional Development of Adult Education Staff

Grants are available enabling adult educators to participate in short-term in-service training courses, work placement or job shadowing activities throughout Europe for up to 6 weeks.

Grants are towards travel costs, course fees, accommodation and subsistence.
Further details and application forms can be found on the LÉargas website;
www.leargas.ie/education/grundtvig/action3.html

Next deadlines for applications is
31st October 2007 (for training starting between 1st February 2007- 31st March 2008)

For further details about these and other opportunities please explore the LÉargas website www.leargas.ie/education/ or contact Education Service, Leargas, 189 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.Tel: (01) 873 14 11 email education@leargas.ie 

The EU Journalist Award 2007

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

Journalists are particularly encouraged to raise awareness of diversity in employment and discrimination on multiple grounds.   For more information go to: p26604.typo3server.info/99.0.html Deadline 30^th September

Fingal County Council Community Culture & Sports Division: Activities Funding

Up to a maximum of euro 4,000 may be available under the Community Activities Funding Scheme.

This funding is reviewed monthly and can be used for any of the following:
- Purchase of equipment
- Running community events like Sports Days, Family Days or Community Weeks
- Area clean-ups and Improvements to estates
- Community Publications, Newsletters
- Summer Projects
- Researching Community issues and Community training
- Breakaway Grant - Accommodation costs of certain trips/activities outside Fingal.

Groups can apply for funds more than once a year. But a group cannot get more than euro 3000 (or e4000 in any two-year period).

What Must I Do to Get Funding? 

• All Funding must be applied for before equipment is purchased or before an event takes place.
• You must Register with the Community, Culture & Sports Division by filling in a Registration Form.
• You must have a Bank, Post Office or Credit Union Account in the name of the group
• You must have a Tax Number or Charitable Status Number
• You should be able to draw down all the funding within six months of the award of funding
• You must include the Fingal County Council logo on any publications and give the Council fair recognition for funding provided.

For further information contact Paul Barnes
Paul.barnes@fingalcoco.ie
t. 01 890 6240
m. 087 2853620

Department for International Development (DFID) Invites Applications for Mini Grants Scheme in Northern Ireland 2008

The fund is aimed at organisations or networks with an interest in development education work who want to undertake 1-3 year projects that seek to raise awareness and understanding of: International development issues; Our global interdependence; the need for international development; The progress that has been made and that is possible. DFID's contribution to the project will be a minimum grant of £1,000 and a maximum grant of £10,000 per year. It is highly recommended that prospective applicants read DFID's strategy paper, Building Support for Development (available at www.dfid.gov.uk/pubs/files/buildingsupportdevelopment.pdf).

The scheme is administered in Northern Ireland by the Centre for Global Education. Further information or advice on developing an application can be obtained from Stephen McCloskey, Centre for Global Education, 9 University Street, Belfast BT7 1FY, T: (048 from RoI and 028 from NI) 90241879, E:stephen@centreforglobaleducation.com, W: www.centreforglobaleducation.com. Closing date: 31 October.

Publications Grants from the Citizens Information Board

The Publications Grants Scheme supports voluntary organisations with an information dissemination role to meet specific publication needs.

Small grants are available ranging from euro 254 - euro 3,000. Publications are generally part-funded. Repeat grants are possible in certain circumstances.

Publications that provide information on social services and entitlements may be funded. Previous awards have been made to organisations to publish leaflets on entitlements or directories of specialist services. On-going publications such as newsletters, or grants to publish research are not usually considered under this scheme.

Information on grants and forms are available from the,
Administrator for Information Publications & Social Policy Service,
Citizens Information Board
7th Floor Hume House
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Tel 01 605 9000
Download application form (pdf file) from
www.citizensinformationboard.ie/providers/providers_voluntary_grants.html

Star Awards for Adult Learning Projects

AONTAS is delighted to invite nominations for the STAR Awards 2008 which take place on Monday, 4 February 2008 as part of the second annual Adult Learners' Festival. The STAR Awards Ceremony is kindly sponsored by FETAC. Eleven Awards in total will be granted to adult learning projects based within the island of Ireland.

The STAR Awards is about showcasing teamwork and awarding recognition – it is about acknowledging the fantastic work being done by adult learning projects throughout the country! Most of all, it is about celebrating the positive contribution that these project make to our society, our economy and our local communities.

What are we looking for?
Nominated projects should demonstrate the following criteria:

A high level of teamwork and partnership amongst participant groups
we are looking for evidence of teamwork, partnership and cooperation between diverse groups. Projects should demonstrate links with a range of relevant actors, to include local Vocational Education Committees (Vices), key community and voluntary interests, learners, employers, employment services and relevant State agencies. For example, the teamwork involved could be between learners, tutors and course providers; or between community, voluntary and statutory groups.

A learner-centered approach to education provision
each nominated project should have the learner at its core. We are looking for projects that include the process of learner engagement in identifying needs. Models of participative learning should also be demonstrated and projects should be relevant to learners' personal, social and cultural needs, prior learning and 'Labour market needs.

Adult education practice and methodologies
Nominated projects should show examples of good adult education practice, such as how the project's curriculum was built around the learners' needs or interests, examples of how the learners' experiences contributed to the process or outcomes of the project, or the use of active participation and reflection during the project. Examples of how some aspects of the project contribute to social change, promote equality or social justice, or empower communities or individuals could also be used.

You do not have to be involved in the project you are nominating for a STAR Award. However, we welcome nominations from projects themselves or from people directly involved in the project they are nominating.

The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, 19 October 2007 at 5pm

for more information and application forms check www.aontas.com/adultlearnersfestival/

Katharine Howard Foundation General Grant

Closing date for applications: 28th September 2007

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

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

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

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

Applications will be considered for Projects supporting:

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

Provided that these projects:
- Are community based
- Involve the targeted group in their design and management.

Grants will not be considered to:

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

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

Simon Cumbers Media Challenge Fund

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:

• Standard Grant Round II - Monday 1 October 2007
• TV Seed Grant Monday 3 March 2008
• Standard Grant Round I - Wednesday 30 April 2008
• Standard Grant Round II - Tuesday 30 September 2008

All information about the administration of the Fund is available at www.connect-world.net/...Long Link ...

St Stephen's Green Trust Grants Scheme

It now has 4 Grant Focus areas:

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

Who is eligible to apply?

SSGT will accept applications from voluntary or community organisations, with a CHY or XR number. If the number is pending or if there is no charitable status, the Trust will require copies of the instrument under which the organisation is set up, such as Constitution or Memo and Articles of Association. If your group is does not fit into one of these categories, please check with us before completing an application form.New Communities: The Trust is interested in local or county-based projects increasing the integration of new communities into Irish society. Travellers: The Trust recognises the multiple layers of disadvantage and racism experienced by Travellers in Irish society. We have a particular interest in locally-based projects seeking to increase the participation of male Travellers in the development of their own community. Initiatives breaking new ground in the area of family support, culturally-appropriate employment initiatives and personal development are especially welcome.

Ineligible activities

The Trust cannot consider applications for building costs; general appeals; retrospective funding and individuals.

Deadline for 2007 - 26th October

For guidelines on the new areas, application information and other criteria, please contact Oral O'Neill, Grants & Development Director
email info@ssgt.ie, tell 045 480 666.
St Stephen's Green Trust
PO Box 950, Nanas, Co Kildare
Website: www.ssgt.ie

Community Foundation for Ireland: Philanthropist of the Year Awards

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

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

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.

For further information contact Moira Hogan, CFI
Tel: 01 874 7232 / email mhorgan@bitc.ie
visit www.communityfoundation.ie

2007 Adults Continuing Education (ACE) Awards

Celebrating good practice and the successful creation of high-quality learning opportunities for adults. Closing date: 5th October 2007

The awards, now in their third year, have been given a major boost through a generous donation of euro 20,000 in research grants by the EBS Building Society. This presents a fantastic opportunity to evaluate and examine some of the fantastic work that is going on around the country.

The aim of the new research focused awards is to identify and support further study into innovative and high quality learning opportunities for adults. The funding will be granted to those involved in the provision of adult literacy education, and will be used to help develop new methods and to share good practice among literacy providers in Ireland.

All those involved in adult basic education are invited to submit nominations that focus on original and effective tuition programmers, and that would benefit from further research and development. A short list of five nominees will be announced in November.

Each nominee will be awarded e2,000 to carry out research on the project that they submit. Following further evaluation of this research project one overall winner will then be announced in January 2008 and will receive a grant for e10,000 to develop and publish their research. Nominations are welcome from all those involved in adult basic education, who work to develop competence in adult skills, such as literacy, numeracy, ICT and communications.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for ACE Award nominations which:

• Focus on existing, innovative projects or practice
• Will facilitate research/evaluation work as a result of the grants.

Possible projects could include:

• Innovative tuition methods
• Literacy integration with other areas:
  - Health literacy
  - Family literacy
  - Financial literacy
  - Sport and
• Projects targeted at specific groups
• Student development work
• Use of the Quality Framework or Mapping the Learning Journey
• Collaboration with partners
• Awareness raising activity
• Fun activities that have played a part in literacy tuition

..... This list is not exhaustive!

For more information on the ACE Awards, please log on to www.nala.ie/awards or contact Emma Ramsey by email at eramsey@nala.ie tel (01) 809 9180

National Adult Literacy Agency
76 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

3. Events and Initiatives

NCCRI Hosts Series of Roundtable Discussions to Prepare Comprehensive Strategy and Programme for the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue

2008 has been declared European Year of Intercultural Dialogue (EYID) by the European Commission. The Year will constitute a unique awareness raising tool of the importance of dialogue between cultures as a means of managing the increasingly intercultural nature of our societies. In Ireland, it will provide an opportunity to reinforce and bring added value to the intercultural policies already developed, in particular the intercultural framework as set out in the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPR)

The National Coordinating body for the EYID in Ireland is the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI). In its coordinating role the NCCRI will work to ensure the widespread participation of key stakeholders and broader civil society in promoting initiatives which foster understanding, equality and respect between majority and minority communities in Ireland.

NCCRI is now in the course of preparing a comprehensive Strategy and Programme of Work for the Year and is holding a series of roundtable discussions with key stakeholders for their inputs. The dates so far for the roundtables are as follows:

• Community and Youth Sector: 2 October in the Morrison Hotel, Dublin at 2pm
• Sports Sector: 23 October in the Clarion Hotel, IFSC, Dublin at 09:30am
• Arts Sector: 07 November in the Chester Beaty Library, Dublin at 09:30am

For further information contact fionuala@nccri.ie

Integration: Theory to Practice; The experience of Canada, UK, Norway and Ireland. Hosted by the NCCRI, British Council and the Migration Policy Group Seminar, Brussels 

With the emerging development of integration policy in Ireland, this seminar seeks to draw from the integration experience in other countries and in particular, Canada, UK and Norway. The NCCRI are delighted to announce that Minister for State, Conor Lenihan will be present to represent the Department at this event.

The seminar recognises that Ireland needs to develop its own integration policy framework. In doing so, the experience of other countries, both positive and negative can help inform the development of such policy. The seminar also seeks to discuss both overall approaches to integration and examples of initiatives that have been developed in other countries. The seminar will bring together experts from countries with long and short histories of immigration to discuss, compare policies across different countries and against EU averages and track changes in policy over time. Guest speakers will represent the UK, Norway, Canada and Ireland.

This event marks the official launch of the Migration Integration Policy Index in Ireland. The Index focuses on improving recent migrant integration policy in the European Union by creating a platform for fact-based, European-level dialogue on integration.  This is an important dimension of an overall integration policy that also needs to be inclusive on longstanding and second and subsequent generation minority communities. Over 30 events are taking place across Europe to mark the launch of this publication.  

Date: Friday 2^nd of November 2007

Time: 9.30am-1pm

Location: Morrison Hotel, Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Places for this event are very limited so please book your seat with zoe@nccri.ie before the Wednesday 31^st of October.

For further information please email kate@nccri or call Fionuala Cregan or Tel +353 (0)1 8588000 

Race and the Media Conference - INCORE in partnership with NCCRI

INCORE's Diversity in Action project is organising a major Conference in Derry/ Londonderry. It will focus on the media and their portrayal of the minority ethnic sector and also on education and how we need to create school climates in which young people from minority ethnic and immigrant backgrounds can learn, grow and feel safe.

3rd Annual Diversity Conference - INCORE in partnership with NCCRI
(National Consultative Committee for Racism and Interculturalism)

Wednesday 3rd October 2007 (Time: 0945 – 1500)
Derry/Londonderry – venue to be confirmed

RACE AND THE MEDIA
The theme of the conference is all about the freedom of the media versus biased reporting of minority ethnic communities.

Conference highlights 

• Speakers include: Mike Jempson, MediaWise Trust, a representative from the Press Council of Ireland and media representatives.
• Keynote addresses on freedom of the media.
• Opportunity to pose questions to guest speakers.
• Opportunity to take part in round-table discussions to identify recommendations and actions.

To register your place contact Janet Farren je.farren@ulster.ac.uk
For further information contact Roisin O'Hagan r.ohagan@ulster.ac.uk.

INCORE
University of Ulster, Magee Campus
Aberfoyle House
Northland Road
Derry/Londonderry
BT48 7JA
website www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/

MAMA Awards 2007

All entries must be submitted with an official entry form. In the case of the Media Award, entries must also include two copies each of original works that must have been published or transmitted on the island of Ireland between 1st January and 31st August 2007. To enter, simply fill out the attached entry form, include any supporting material and send it to:
MAMA Awards Co-ordinator 2007
Metro Éireann
3rd Floor
North Frederick Street
Dublin 1

t: 01 8783441
f: 01 8783917
e: mama@metroeireann.com 

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Additional entry forms and all information can also be downloaded at www.mamaawards.com


Please send a SAE if you would like the materials returned.

Please note:

• The closing date for receipt of entries is Monday 1st October 2007
• Entries received after this date will not be eligible
• A shortlist in each category will be announced on 31st October 2007
• The Awards ceremony will take place in November 2007

Human Rights Drama Season on RTE

RTÉ Radio 1 upcoming Human Rights Drama Season featuring plays written for Amnesty International Irish Section will air at 8pm on Sundays during October.

The plays will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Myles Dungan.

This year's Human Rights Drama Season will feature four plays:
Mountain Language
by Harold Pinter,
with a cast that includes Jeremy Irons, Liam Cunningham, Nick Dunning, Amy Huberman, Deirdre Donnelly and Andrew Bennett,
- 8pm, Sunday 7 October
Two Men Meet
by Roddy Doyle - 8pm, Sunday 14 October
The Rights of the Child
by Frank McGuinness - 8pm, Sunday 21 October
Don't Ask
by Eugene McCabe - 8pm, Sunday 28 October

Active Citizenship Conference

The Active Citizenship Conference being run by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will be held in the Radisson SAS St. Helen's Hotel, Dublin
on the 2nd and 3rd October 2007.

The conference will be a forum for views on citizenship from European, National, Local, Corporate and Business perspectives. It will focus on recommendations from the Task Force and on the implementation of these recommendations in local communities.

Speakers include: Caroline Casey, Mary Hanafin TD, Gerry Kearney, Michael McLoone, Michael O'Connor, Damien O'Sullivan, Wendy Ross and Geraldine Tallon.

All speakers are profiled in the Conference Programme, with the exception of Gerladine Tallon. Geraldine will present a paper on 'Engaging with Citizens: The challenge for Local Authorities'.

Online registration is now open on the conference website www.cpregistrations.com/acc2007

Full details on registration fees, accommodation, social programme and an outline programme can be found on the conference website or in the final announcement which can be downloaded from www.dlrcoco.ie/conference2007

If you would like further information, please contact Mary Cuthbert
Tel: +353 1 296 9394 / email: mary@conferencepartners.ie 

Islam for Service Providers - Meeting the Needs of the Growing Muslim Community in NI

Due to the increased demand from both public and community sectors on our courses and services Belfast Islamic Centre is pleased to introduce a full day course designed for any service providers to enable them to develop greater competence in working with members of the Muslim community to increase service take up by Muslim individuals, groups and organisations. It will also ensure that services are provided are inclusive, culturally sensitive and appropriate. This covers public, private and voluntary sector agencies.

This Course Offers to:

• Provide an overview of key concepts in Islam and Islamic behaviour
• Understand the key demographic issues concerning the Muslim community in Northern Ireland
• Demonstrate how these issues impact on a service provision context and within the workplace
• Present good practice models of working with Muslim community members
• Enable workers to develop greater competence and confidence in working with members of the Muslim community
• Enable workers to provide services that are sensitive and appropriate to the needs of the Muslim community
• Challenge misconceptions, negative stereotypes and Islamophobic attitudes and behaviour
• Enable workers to create an environment in their workplace that is user friendly to Muslim community members, accessible and open
• Understand Anti-Muslim discrimination and how its impacts in service provision and can be challenged effectively
• The chance to ask questions in a friendly & peaceful environment.

For more information contact: 38 Wellington Park, Belfast, BT9 6DN

Tel: +44-2890-664465

Email: info@belfastislamiccentre.org.uk

www.belfastislamiccentre.org.uk 

"Freedom of Information" Training

Public Affairs Ireland Professional Development is running a half-day training seminar on Thursday 27 September in the Conrad Hotel, Dublin 2 on "Freedom of Information".

On 6 June, 2006, the Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, T.D., extended the application of the Freedom of Information Act 1997 to over 130 additional public bodies. This now brings the total number of bodies that come within the scope of the Act to over 500. As public bodies are prescribed by the legislation on a continual basis, many other organisations will be subject to FOI in the future. The extension of the Act will bring fresh challenges to these bodies, and introduce new compliance obligations for people working within them. FOI is now an established and fully accepted feature of all government departments and many State-sponsored bodies in Ireland. However, the Information Commissioner's annual report for 2006 highlights the fact that poor records management practices within these public bodies continue to obstruct their searches for records and, in turn, the right of access of the requesters concerned.

The seminar will be of interest to a wide selection of groups and individuals who have recently become involved with FOI. It will appeal to people from the organisations that have recently been made subject to the Act and to newly-appointed FOI officers from bodies that were already subject to the Act.

Two of the tutors on this seminar are expert lawyers who have extensive knowledge of the FOI Acts 1997 and 2003, having been involved in all developments in the law since the Acts came into operation and having acted in all High Court and Supreme Court proceedings in relation to the FOI scheme.

To register for the seminar, you can fill in the attached booking form and fax/post it to us, reply directly to this email or register online at www.publicaffairsireland.com. Once we receive your application, we will send an acknowledgement and an invoice will be issued. It is advisable to book early as seminar numbers are limited.

Emerge Skillnet

Emerge Skillnet is a network of ethnic businesses and employees at various stages of development. The purpose of the network is to cultivate ethnic businesses and provide a platform for integration into mainstream Irish business networks; take advantage of subsidies and economies of scale for appropriate quality training; provide a peer support structure for ethnic minority entrepreneurs and employees through networking. For further information please contact Noreen Keegan Kavanagh, T: 01 4145700, E: Noreen@equalemerge.ie, W: www.equalemerge.ie

Portaraits: Reflections on the Veil by Jane Brettle and Tulu Bayar

Opening Discussion & Reception
Saturday 29 September 2007 | 12 noon – 2.00 pm

This event will be opened by Paula Bradshaw, Director of the Greater Village Regeneration Trust, South Belfast.

A panel of speakers will introduce and discuss ideas and issues explored in the exhibition:
-Reina Lewis – Artscom Centenary Professor in Fashion Studies at the London College of Fashion
-Tara Butt and Nasim Azad – Pakeeza Women's Group, Edinburgh
-Catherine Moustafa – Belfast Islamic Centre
-Jane Brettle – Edinburgh-based artist and Associate Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Photographic Practice at the University of Northumbria
- Tulu Bayar – US-based artist and Assistant Professor at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, lecturing in photography and multimedia.

Urdu and Bengali translation will be provided.
A food and drinks reception will follow the discussion. All welcome.

For more information please see information attached or visit 'future exhibitions' at www.belfastexposed.org/
If you require hi-resolution images, please contact Rachael at info@belfastexposed.org or Karen at karen@belfastexposed.org
Exhibition runs until 7 November 2007

The European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) to Host Two Side-events at this year's OSCE Human Dimension Implementation

Meeting (HDIM). The HDIM (www.osce.org/conferences/hdim_2007.html) is the largest human rights conference in Europe and will take place from 24 September to 5 October in Warsaw, Poland.

The final agendas for the two side-events, which the Fundamental Rights Agency is co-organising include:

1) 25 September (lunchtime): EU Side-event with the Portuguese Presidency of the EU THE EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (FRA). The main aim is to introduce the Agency, its mandate and the current state of affairs. The side-event will in particular discuss the possibilities of cooperating with intergovernmental organisations and civil society. Panellists include FRA, ODIHR, Council of Europe and the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights. The panelists will highlight lessons learned from past cooperation between intergovernmental organisations and will discuss opportunities for the Agency to promote dialogue with civil society.

2) 26 September (lunchtime): Side-event with Council of Europe (CoE) and ODIHR IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES ON ROMA, SINTI AND TRAVELLERS. The aim of this side event is to address the issue of policy implementation on Roma, Sinti and Travellers in order to call attention to the need for increased efforts on the part of States across Europe to step up implementation of Roma-related policies. The panelists will highlight and briefly discuss practical implementation of Roma-related policies of the CoE, OSCE ODIHR and joint CoE and FRA initiative to develop a questionnaire on Roma policy implementation.

For further information contact: 

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

Facilitating Equality - Reflection, Analysis and Practice

This 3 day course organised by Meitheal, aims to develop facilitation practice that is informed by an understanding of the principles of equality.

Location: Meitheal, 35 Exchequer St. Dublin 2.
Date: November 6th, 13th, 27th (10.00am - 4.30pm)

Cost: €198 - Community / Voluntary;
€297 - FAS Project Participants & Statutory Sector.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:

• deepen their understanding of the different contexts of equality – social, political, cultural, economic and affective
• understand the links between poverty, diversity and inequality
• Develop practice informed by this analysis.

Target Group
The course is intended for those who have some previous experience in facilitating and working in community based or anti-poverty contexts.
There are 12 places on each course and applications received go through to a selection process. Complete the Meitheal application form available at www.meitheal.ie and return with full fee, to Meitheal, 35 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2. Fax: (01) 6719573. For more information contact us Email: info@meitheal.ie
Tel: (01) 6719803

Mainstreaming Children's Rights in EU Policy

Mainstreaming Children's Rights in EU Policy, a joint event with European Children's Network and Eurochild, hosted by Inger Segelström, MEP from Sweden, will take place in the European Parliament in Brussels on 9 October 2007. www.europeanchildrensnetwork.org/docs/ProgressingMainstreaming.pdf

Human Rights Fieldwork: Principles, Strategies and Skills

Training course organised by International Human Rights Network

Location: National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland + Field Exercise a the Irish Defence Forces training facility at Coolmoney Camp, Glen of Imaal, County Wicklow.

Dates: Saturday 27th October - Saturday 3rd November 2007

This Training Programme will:

• Explore the principles underpinning effective human rights fieldwork; and
• enhance the skills of participants needed to carry this out safely before/during/after armed conflict
• Ensure that human rights fieldwork is relevant, effective, sustainable, participatory and accountable, raise participants' self-awareness of skills required to undertake international human rights fieldwork.

The emphasis is on ensuring that human rights fieldwork is relevant, effective, sustainable, participatory and accountable. The programme is designed to raise participants' self-awareness in terms of behaviour, attitudes and values in undertaking international human rights fieldwork.

Core principles include the need for genuine partnership with local human rights defenders - both state and non-state. Participants are facilitated in approaching their own development as an on-going process. As a successful applicant you will be part of a multinational, multicultural group with a range of relevant skills and experience.

Participants
Reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of human rights fieldwork and the training programme, applications are invited from:

• Human rights specialists who wish to adapt pre-existing knowledge of international human rights framework to the context of human rights fieldwork; and from
• 
  Experienced field practitioners who wish to reflect on their work and enhance their skills with human rights based perspective, including military or civilian police/peacekeepers, development and humanitarian aid practitioners etc.

Typically, participants have worked for, or plan to work for, international field missions of the UN, OSCE, the European Union or the African Union or non-governmental sector.

Participants will generally have a relevant degree/training and a minimum of three years relevant experience. However, diverse skills of applicants will be taken into account so as to ensure an optimum mix of disciplines and profiles. The course will be conducted in English and places are limited to thirty.

For more information contact International Human Rights Network
Glenboy House, Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland.

Tel: + 353 (0)49 854 29 34 / 96
Fax: + 353 (0)49 854 29 34
e-mail: info@ihrnetwork.org
website www.ihrnetwork.org

SARI Culture Club Nights

Sport Against Racism Ireland (SARI) holds a monthly music night, featuring musicians and performers from around the globe on the last Saturday of every month at the Cobblestone Bar, Smithfield Square, Dublin 7. Doors open at 8pm. Admission is €10 in aid of SARI. For more information, including information on performing, contact Roli Lowry – tel: 085 7247788; email:  Rolilowry@hotmail.com.

Getting Multicultural in Mayo

As of September, Mayo Intercultural Action (MIA) will hold weekly language and cultural exchange meetings in Castlebar, offering fun, friendship and language exchange to all. Meetings are held on a weekly basis from 7:30pm in the MIA office, in the Social Services Centre (behind Archway Stores in Castle Street car park). For more details tel: 094 904 4511; email: miamayo@eircom.net.

Immigrants' Rights and Entitlements Organised by Citizens Information Board

Date: Tuesday, 16th October 2007 (10.00am - 4.30pm)
Venue: D Hotel, Scotch Hall, Drogheda, Co Louth.

Presenter: Gillian Kennedy, Immigrant Council of Ireland.

LIMITED TO 20 participants

AIM: To increase participants' knowledge of the different categories of immigrants living in Ireland and to identify the rights and entitlements associated with each category and to provide an update on new developments in Irish immigration policy.

Learning Dates
On completion of this course participants should be able to:

• explain the different categories of migrants in Ireland, including EU and non-EU nationals
• explain Irish immigration policy and recent developments in this area such as the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the EU in January 2007
• outline information on the renewal process for people granted residency under the Irish Born Child 2005 scheme
• describe the implications of the Employment Permits Act, 2007 and what changes have been made to the employment permit system as a result
• access comprehensive information tools which will assist them in giving appropriate information to service-users.

For enquiries regarding training and bookings please contact:

Regional Training Administrator
Anne Flynn
Citizens Information Board,
4 Adelphi Court, Long Walk,Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: 042 933 2913, F: 042 9337081
E: anne.flynn@ciboard.ie

For application forms and further information
www.citizensinformationboard.ie/providers/providers_training.html

Irish Aid Conference "Development's Futures"

Irish Aid is the Government of Ireland's official programme of assistance to developing countries. As part of its commitment to promote development education in universities and other third-level institutions in Ireland, and to facilitate contacts and networking between both third-level development education practitioners and academics working in the field of international development, Irish Aid sponsors a conference on aspects of development   This year's conference "Development's Futures", hosted by NUI Galway aims to enhance the connections between development research and education and integrate dimensions of practice and activism.

Registration for the Development's Futures Conference has now opened.

For more information on the conference and to register for the event please visit the Development's Futures website: www.conference.ie/Conferences/index.asp?Conference=37

Official Opening by: Minister of State for Overseas Development, Mr Michael Kitt, T.D.

Keynote Speaker: Michael Edwards, Ford Foundation

Plenary Session: Mr Palagummi Sainath, Rural Affairs Editor of the The Hindu of Chennai and winner of the 2007 Ramon Magsaysay award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts.

November 24^th and 25^th 2007

NUI Galway

ENGAGING THE OTHER: The Power of Compassion

An international, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference examining concepts of "The OTHER" from a universal, cross-cultural perspective to promote wider public dialogue about concepts of "Us and Them"

October 25-28, 2007     Dearborn, Michigan USA

Sponsored by Common Bond Institute
Co-sponsored by HARMONY Institute, International Humanistic Psychology Association, National Resource Center for The Healing of Racism, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and Pathways To Peace Foundation

Supported by a growing international list of over 85 organizations and universities
Full Program, Registration, and Fee Details at:  www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO.htm

Communicating Across Language Barriers Courses

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;
Limerick - Thursday 27 and Friday 28 of September 2007 (10am - 4pm)
Venue; Limerick Youth Service, Lower Glentworth Street, Limerick

Galway - Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd of October 2007 (10am - 4pm)
Venue; Ardilaun House Hotel, Taylor's Hill, Galway

Dublin - Tues 20 and Weds 21 of November 2007 (10am - 4pm)
Venue; Comfort Inn, Great Denmark Street (Off Parnell Square), Dublin 1.

These courses will be open to any interested members of the public or Training or HR personnel from any sector, Public or Private.

If you missed us last year, here's your chance to check out our intensely experiential methods of teaching the necessary skills for effectively communicating with Non-Native Speakers of English.

In-House Courses at a location of your choice are available on demand.
More details from
Anne O'Carroll, Cascade Training Consultancy
t. 027 74203
email cascade@iol.ie 
website www.cascadeconsultancy.net

Wednesday Night intercultural Singing Sessions at Spirasi

Singing for the Soul is a general course in vocal production, group harmony singing from around the world, chanting and vocal improvisation.

From 5 September, it will be held for the first time in Spirasi, a centre for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. The course will be free to any asylum seekers or refugees who already use the services at Spirasi or who are new to Spirasi - please spread the word! I hope these new sessions will bring our voices together in harmony and will inspire us all to create a truly diverse and accepting society!

The course is open to all. Plenty of tips on vocal production and on connecting with your voice for personal development, creativity and stress-release. No solo singing, you don't have to be a 'good' singer to take part! Suitable for beginners and those with singing experience.

Singing for the Soul - 5 week courses
Starting 5 September, 10 October and 14 November 2007
Time: Wednesdays, 7 - 8.30pm
Venue: SPIRASI, 213 North Circular Road, Dublin 7
Price: e60 per course, concessions available.

To book please send deposit of E30 to Rachel Dempsey, 110 Burke Place, Ceannt Fort, Mountbrown, Dublin 7

For more details please contact Rachel Dempsey on 086 309 7232 (after 22 August) or email racheldempsey@hotmail.com
See also: www.dublin.ie/globalharmonies

Equality, Legislation and the Constitution

A conference organised jointly by The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Faculty of Law at NUI Galway and The Equality Authority

2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All

The conference forms part of a wide programme of events to mark the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All and coincides with the 70th Anniversary of the Irish Constitution. 2007 has been designated by the European Council and the European Parliament as European Year of Equal Opportunities for All. The Equality Authority is the National Implementing Body for the European Year in Ireland and is a specialised equality body in Ireland for the promotion of equal treatment as required under the EU Race Directive and the amended Gender Equal Treatment Directive.

The conference speakers will explore the constitutional dimensions of the right to equality. They will examine the inter-relationship between the equality guarantee, equality legislation and other constitutional rights. They will take account of litigation in the Irish context, European Law and international human rights. Speakers will also explore the theme from a comparative constitutional perspective.

The conference will be of interest to:

• practising lawyers,
• academics,
• those involved in NGOs working on equality issues,
• those working in the area of public policy,
• students of law and public policy

Where and When
Venue: Aras Moyola, NUI Galway (Opposite Cairnes Graduate School of Business and Public Policy)
Date: Saturday, 6th October 2007
Time: 9.00am to 5.30pm

If you would like to attend this conference or find out details on the agenda and application to attend please contact
Nicola Twamley at: (01) 417 3354
or email to: ntwamley@equality.ie

Upstate Presents "At Peace"

Written and Directed by Declan O'Gorman

Commencing 19th September 2007 at the Dublin Fringe Festival O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin 1

From the company who created ' The Green Fool' based on the writings of Patrick Kavanagh, comes a major new Irish play 'At Peace'.

The final part of Declan Gorman's Border Chronicles trilogy, ' At Peace' will premiere as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival before embarking on a national tour.
The cast includes seven Irish, African and Eastern European actors.
 Press information: Gerry Lundberg Public Relations Tel: 01 679 8476 / 087 259 1070 glundpr@iol.ie 

The Foyle Multi-cultural Forum is Officially Launched

This is an amalgamation of local minority ethnic groups promoting the diversity agenda in the North West. Current Forum members include SEEDS; Derry Travellers Support Group; Sai Pak Chinese Welfare Association; African & Caribbean Association of Foyle; Hungarian-Irish United Network; Polish Welfare Association; Foyle Language School; PSNI; North West Centre for Learning & Development - Migrant Support Service; Sikh Association; Derry City Council Community Relations Officer; Limavady Council Community Relations Officer; INCORE's Diversity in Action project; Glenshane Community Development; Western Health Action

Zone; North West Academy of English; Strabane Ethnic Community Association

The Foyle Multi-cultural Forum is funded by the PSNI Community Fund

Geneva Training Course on the Treaty Monitoring Bodies

Applications are now being invited for the Geneva Training Course on the treaty monitoring bodies to be held in Geneva from 12 to 23 November. The main objective of this course is to empower human rights organisations by training their representatives to effectively use the United Nations treaty body system. For a more detailed summary of the course, and information about scholarships available, please contact: Gareth Sweeney, Deputy Manager, Geneva Program, International Service for Human Rights, Rue de VarembÉ, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland, T: +41 22 733 5123, F: +41 22 733 0826, E: g.sweeney@ishr.ch.

Shared Spaces: YouC.A.N. International Arts Conference

YouC.A.N. International Arts Conferencein the Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo Town, on October 17 – 19, 2007 In today's society, this distance or concept of personal or individual space is rapidly shrinking, as eiter out of obligation or choice, we share physical, intellectual, emotional and virtual spaces with othe people, oftentimes strangers, with cultural and ideological viewpoints very different to our own.

The issue of shared spaces in multicultural societies, particularly in 21st century Ireland, gives rise to a number of questions: How do we learn to live alongside those who are different from ourselves? How do we learn to accept, understand and appreciate each other's differences rather than viewing them as negatives? How do we successfully adapt to existing and co-existing harmoniously?

The aim of this conference is to explore how we react, on an artistic level, to some of these questions and to look at how art can be used, as a tool, to break down barriers, thus enabling us to learn to share our spaces more effectively.

Speakers include choreographer Stephen Koplowitz (US), architect/artist Ammar Khammash (Jordan), theatre practicioner Lena Ekhem (Sweden), playwright Catherine Filloux (US), playwright/theorist Erik Ehn (US), community artist Chrissie Orr (Scotland) and writer/director Sahr Ngaujah (US).

YouC.A.N. (Youth Culture Arts Network) led by Boomerang Theatre Company, Cork and the Playhouse Derry, is funded by the European Programme for Peace and Reconciliation. This cross border network provides international arts reconciliation seminars and training for artists, youth arts workers, administrators and policy makers.

Conference Fee: 50 euros for the 3 days. This includes accommodation, food and conference fees. As places are limited, it is advisable to book early. Please register before September 28.

For further information and bookings contact Trish Edelstein or Emma Lingwood at
Boomerang at Triskel Arts Centre, Cork
tel on 021-4274727 e-mail info@boomerang-theatre.com

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4. Job Vacancies/Calls for Tender

Galway Traveller Movement Ltd: Administrator

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

Galway Traveller Movement Ltd invites applications for the position of:

Administrator (Based in Loughrea Office)
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the administrative activities of the Loughrea office.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least one year's experience in office administration, be self-motivated and highly organised.
• An empathy with Traveller issues.
• Proficiency in all basic computer programmes.
• Experience in book-keeping and accounting methods.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on their own initiative.

Please send C.V. and cover letter to:
The Administrator
Galway Traveller Movement
1, The Plaza
Headford Road, Galway
e-mail: info@gtmtrav.ie / Tel: 091-765390 / Fax: 091-765395

Closing date for completed application forms or C.V. with cover letter, as appropriate: Friday 28th September 2007

Applications from members of the Traveller community with relevant qualifications and work experience are especially welcome
This project is funded by: The Traveller Health Unit, HSE Western Area and FáS Local Training Initiative. Galway Traveller Movement is an equal opportunities employer

Galway Traveller Movement Ltd: Community Workers

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

Galway Traveller Movement Ltd invites applications for the positions of:

1. Community Development Worker with a focus on the link between Accommodation/Education and Health for the Traveller Community in Galway City (Based in the Galway city office)
2. Community Development Worker with a health brief for South East Galway (Based in the Loughrea office)

Position 1 

• A recognised 3rd level qualification in Community Development or equivalent with at least 3 years relevant work experience.
• A deep understanding of Traveller Accommodation/Education and health related issues
• A comprehensive understanding of Traveller Issues and Cultural diversity
• A commitment to work from an anti-racist and equality perspective
• Planning, evaluation and administration skills

Position 2: 

• A recognised 3rd level qualification in Community Development or equivalent with at least 3 years relevant work experience
• A comprehensive understanding of health policy and practice
• A comprehensive understanding of Traveller issues and Cultural diversity
• A commitment to working from an anti-racist and equality perspective
• Planning, Evaluation and administration skills.

Salary for both positions commensurate with experience and qualifications

Job descriptions and application forms for positions 1 and 2 are available from:
The Administrator
Galway Traveller Movement
1, The Plaza
Headford Road, Galway
e-mail: info@gtmtrav.ie / Tel: 091-765390 / Fax: 091-765395

Closing date for completed application forms or C.V. with cover letter, as appropriate: Friday 28th September 2007

Applications from members of the Traveller community with relevant qualifications and work experience are especially welcome

This project is funded by: The Traveller Health Unit, HSE Western Area and FáS Local Training Initiative

Galway Traveller Movement is an equal opportunities employer

PICUM Treasurer (Board member)

PICUM (Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants) is looking for a treasurer, to serve on its Executive Committee (board of directors) and to liaise with its secretariat.

Deadline: Oct. 31^st

PICUM is a leading European non-governmental organization that aims to promote respect for the human rights of undocumented migrants within Europe, including the right to health care, housing, education and fair working conditions. PICUM seeks to achieve this aim by providing its members and other interested parties with expertise, advice and support, by strengthening networking amongst organizations dealing

with undocumented migrants in Europe, and by formulating recommendations for improving the legal and social position of these migrants, in accordance with national constitutions and international treaties.

For Further information contact:

PICUM - Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants
Gaucheretstraat 164
1030 Brussels
Belgium
tel. +32/2/274.14.39
fax +32/2/274.14.48
michele.levoy@picum.org 
www.picum.org 

Amnesty International: Executive Director

Amnesty International is the largest human rights organisation in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the vibrant Irish Section of the movement, which in recent years has grown in membership, campaigning capacity and public leadership on human rights concerns both in Ireland and globally.

The Executive Director will continue to provide the vision and leadership for the Irish Section in challenging human rights abuses and striving for a world where everyone enjoys all the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Amnesty International Irish Section is seeking someone with demonstrated experience in a senior management role, preferably within the NGO or related sector. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of international human rights issues, exceptional communication and media skills as well as proven management abilities, to include strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation and leadership.

Applicants are required to complete the Amnesty International application form available in PDF and WORD formats at www.amnesty.ie/amnesty/live/irish/aboutai/article.asp?id=13438&
and forward it, together with a current CV and cover letter, to Sara Bennett, Human Resources Manager, at positions@amnesty.ie.

Applications may also be sent by post to
Amnesty International, 48 Fleet Street, Dublin 2.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 28 September 2007.
Interviews scheduled for Thursday, 25 October 2007 in Dublin.

Full details for this position, including the job description and person specification, are available at www.amnesty.ie

Amnesty International Irish Section is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Pavee Point Travellers Centre: 3 vacancies

Pavee Point is a national Traveller organisation whose staff and participants are Travellers and members of the majority population working together in partnership to address Travellers social and economic exclusion.

Pavee Point Travellers Centre is currently recruiting for a number of positions.

RFW 1: Policy Worker
The main areas of work that the Policy worker will be engaged in are:

• To support the development and implementation of the policy and research strategy for the organization;
• The co-ordinate the management of policy and research related projects on a day to day basis within the organisation;
• To represent, promote and monitor Travellers interests at a range of range of policy fora and to promote Traveller participation in policy making and decision making;
• To prepare and develop policy submissions and advocacy papers on behalf of the organization;
• To develop proactive responses to policy developments and emerging policy issues impacting on Travellers;
• To promote Traveller inclusion within wider social inclusion and equality policies;
• To liaise with and foster good working relationships with a wide range of policy makers within community, voluntary and statutory agencies and other relevant sectors on policy related issues;
• To represent and communicate Pavee Point's policy positions within the media.

RFW 2: Education Co-ordinator (Fixed Term 3 years)
The Education Co-ordinator will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of education programmes within the organization. This programme operates at a local, regional and national level. The aim of the education programme will be based on two strategies:

• Firstly to support the Department of Education and Science and Education providers in the promotion of Traveller inclusion within the education system and to promote Traveller inclusion within intercultural education strategies;
• Secondly, the worker will has a key role working directly with Travellers and Traveller organizations supporting them to develop strategies to address education issues within the Traveller community

RFW 3: Health Co-ordinator (Full Time)
The health programme co-ordinator will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of health actions within the organization. This programme operates at local, regional and national level. The health co-ordinator will facilitate and support the delivery of a primary health care programme to the Traveller community in conjunction with Traveller Primary Health Care workers working with Travellers in addressing the health related issues affecting Travellers. The co-ordinator will work directly with Travellers, Traveller organizations plus other community, voluntary and statutory organizations as appropriate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Salaries will be negotiable in line with expertise and experience.

Application is by application form only and application forms plus a full job specification for each position are available from
Lee Davis, on health@pavee.iol.ie or 01 - 878 02 55 ext 111.

The closing date for these positions is Friday 28th September.
Interviews will take place in early October.

Pavee Point is an equal opportunities employer.
Pavee Point
46 North Great Charles Street, Dublin 1
website www.paveepoint.ie

TravAct: Community Drugs Worker

TravAct wishes to recruit a Community Drugs Worker

Funded by the Dublin North East Drugs Task Force, the successful candidate will work as part of the TravAct team, which will involve complementing the current work of the project, working with individuals and families in relation to drugs and drug abuse.

At least three years work experience in either Youth or Community Work and experience of working with the Traveller community would be an advantage.

Please apply with C.V. and letter of application to:
The Secretary,
TravAct,
The Outreach Centre,
Clonshaugh Drive,
Dublin 17.

Closing Date: Friday 28th September 2007.
More details from Mary Doheny - Mary_Outreach@eircom.net
TravAct is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Immigrant Council of Ireland: Information Officer (Dublin)

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is an independent national organisation whose aim is to achieve a rights-based approach to immigration. It works with and for immigrants in promoting their rights through information, legal advice, advocacy, lobbying, research and publications, as well as training work.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is currently recruiting for a:

Part Time Information Officer in the Information and Support Service
(Ref: IO)

The successful candidate will be working in direct service provision in the ICI's Information and Support Service, which provides information and support on immigration matters. The main duties will involve being the first point of contact with service users presenting themselves in person and welcoming same, responding to queries by phone, email and in person, assessing the level of need of individual service users and referring on internally or externally, if appropriate, and assisting in the development of the information base of the service. The ideal candidate should have an interest in immigration/human rights issues, fluency in English (knowledge of another language will be an advantage), motivation and a desire to learn on an ongoing basis, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV, clearly referenced, to:
Immigrant Council of Ireland,
2 St Andrew St, Dublin 2
or admin@immigrantcouncil.ie
For further information or a full job description please email admin@immigrantcouncil.ie
or telephone (01) 674 0202.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Friday, 28 September 2007.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The ICI is an equal opportunities employer.

National Youth Council of Ireland: Development Education Project Officer

The successful candidate will work towards the implementation of the Operational Plan of the National Youth Development Education Programme and contribute to the future development of development education programmes, initiatives, policy and good practice for and with youth organisations on a national, regional and local basis.

The ideal candidate will have a third level qualification in development studies, development education or community and youth work and at least 2 years experience working in development education or youth work. S/he will have a working knowledge of youth work and development education, experience of relationship building with a range of stakeholders and of organising events and facilitating meetings. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal, written communication, organisational and presentation skills and the ability to work on one's own initiative as well as part of a team.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week). Flexible working hours apply.

A full job description and application form is available from the NYDEP by contacting Lisa Hyland email lisa.hyland@nyci.ie / telephone at: 01 - 478 41 22

Salary Scale: Project Officer Grade 1 - e34080 - e45801

Please send Application Form & cover letter to:
Lisa Hyland,
Administrative Manager,
National Youth Council of Ireland,
3 Montague St., Dublin 2
Or by Email to: lisa.hyland@nyci.ie
Website www.youthdeved.ie
Closing date for applications 5pm Friday 28th September 2007.
Interviews will be held on the 17th October 2007.
The National Youth Council of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

European Roma and Travellers Forum Quantitative Survey

The European Roma and Travellers Forum is seeking for a qualified person

to conduct a quantitative survey on the impact of the EU anti-discrimination

legislation on the situation of Roma in old and new EU member states.

Person specification:

- University degree in Social Sciences or Law;
- Good knowledge of the situation of Roma in the EU and on anti-discrimination legislation;
- Proven experience in quantitative research and in the conduct of comparative surveys;
- Strong analytical and writing skills in English or French;
- Ability to work independently;
- Good knowledge of Romani or multiple language skills highly desirable.

Interested candidates should send a letter of motivation and a copy of their CV including relevant experience to the Secretariat of the European Roma and Travellers Forum where further information can be obtained:
European Roma and Travellers Forum
c/o Council of Europe
Bâtiment G
1, quai Jacoutot
F - 67 075 Strasbourg
e-mail: ertf@ertf.org or ertf@coe.int
Tel.: + 33 3 90 21 53 50

Coordinator, Global Forced Evictions Programme

The Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE) is looking for a Coordinator to manage its Global Forced Evictions Programme (GFEP).

COHRE is an international human rights organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland, working to protect and promote the human right to adequate housing. COHRE has regional programmes in Africa, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region, along with thematic programmes on housing and property restitution; women and housing rights; the right to water; litigation of economic, social and cultural rights; and forced evictions. Established in 1994, COHRE operates from offices around the world. (For more information see www.cohre.org)

The aim of the GFEP is to monitor, prevent and remedy forced evictions throughout the world. The GFEP gathers information about planned, implemented and averted evictions around the world, and uses its extended network to publicise and advocate against the practice. The programme undertakes rapid response actions, such as writing protest letters and releasing media statements. In a selection of COHRE key focus countries, the GFEP works intensively with affected communities, support organisations and other partners to undertake fact-finding missions; joint advocacy at local, national and international levels; media campaigns; and legal action. The GFEP also provides research and other support to the work of all COHRE programmes.

The GFEP Coordinator will be based in one of COHRE's offices; the exact location will be determined as part of the selection process.

The Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing the programme's annual Plan of Action
• Supervising COHRE staff in the programme and recruiting staff when necessary
• Fundraising and writing GFEP activity reports
• Developing and managing the GFEP's annual budget
• Coordinating evictions monitoring, research and database management
• Producing the biennial Global Survey on Forced Evictions, as well as other reports and publications
• Coordinating and participating in fact-finding missions, rapid response actions, and other advocacy actions at local, national and international levels
• Organising training programmes
• Networking with organisations and communities resisting forced evictions and engaging in joint strategies and initiatives.

Required Skills/Background:

• Experience with housing rights, displacement or forced eviction issues
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience in coordination, project management, financial management, facilitation and training
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to make public presentations to a variety of audiences
• A proven manager of people, who enjoys helping colleagues perform to the best of their potential
• Willingness to travel often (sometimes on short notice and for extended periods of time)
• Written and oral fluency in English (other languages would also be considered an asset)
• A postgraduate degree, preferably in human rights law, development, or other related fields.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae including a publications list, contact details for three referees, and a recent, original, unedited writing sample to gfepcoord@cohre.org.

The application should be in English. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, 28 September 2007. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

COHRE encourages applications from candidates who are female and/or nationals of developing countries. The position involves a competitive remuneration package.

 COHRE Global Forced Evictions Programme

www.cohre.org

Young Social Innovators: Education Officer

The Young Social Innovators (YSI) programme is Ireland's largest social awareness education and action programme, undertaken so far by 20,000 15-18 yrs olds.

The Position
The objective of this position is to develop and support the educational and professional development aspects of the YSI programme
Applicants should have:

• H.Dip.Ed or other teaching qualification and experience of teaching at second level
• experience of curriculum development and experience of designing and delivering in-service
• excellent communication, facilitation, teamwork, organisational & ICT skills
• commitment to social justice and social awareness education

The successful applicant will be employed for an initial period of one year, subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Secondment will be considered.

Job description available at www.youngsocialinnovators.ie

Candidates should send a comprehensive CV in strict confidence to:
Frances Haworth,
Young Social Innovators,
2 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
Deadline: 28th September 2007.

email admin@youngsocialinnovators.ie
Tel: 01-6458030
Fax: 01-6458031

Cityartsquad: Artists

Cityartsquad community employment scheme is currently recruiting artists.

The position is 19.5 hours per week and applicants must be eligible under FAS rules.
Artists will be required to work with all age groups in a community setting.
Work includes murals and teaching arts and crafts.
For more information please see our website www.cityartsquad.com

Please forward CV to Fiona Clarke,
City Artsquad, Liberties College, Bull Alley St. D.8
or telephone 4547026.

Comhlamh: Director

Comhlámh is a dynamic independent membership organization working for over 30 years for worldwide development. We campaign to alter the structures that cause global poverty and injustice, as well as inform and educate advocates and activists to increase understanding of global development and justice issues.

We are seeking a visionary leader to build on the last 30 years of achievement and create a strong active and high impact organization.

We seek to build the public profile of Comhlámh, grow the membership and deepen strategic partnerships and alliances. Comhlámh employs 16 staff, 11 fulltime and 5 part-time, the senior management team is made up of two programme managers and an operations officer (responsible for finance, administration and IT) reporting directly to the Director.

The Role – Summary
Based at the offices on Camden Street, Dublin, the Director will:

• Provide strategic direction to Comhlámh in its advocacy, campaigning and development education activities
• Manage a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers in developing and delivering on the strategic plan 2008-2011
• Communicate and proactively work with organizations within the international development sector. Build a strong public profile as well as deepen strategic alliances and partnerships with like-minded organizations in human rights, southern activists and European activist organizations
• Develop secure and diversified sources of income
• Ensure that appropriate and efficient systems and procedures are in place.

The Person Specification – Summary
This position calls for someone with vision and drive who has proven managerial and communication skills. We are seeking an accomplished self-starter with the enthusiasm and drive to lead the development and growth of an activist network that can make real impact. A proven ability to work with a strategic focus and to a strategic plan is critical. While an understanding of development issues and the voluntary sector would be advantageous of equal importance will be personal characteristics of energy, vision, and enthusiasm. Proven leadership skills and an inherent ability to influence will be essential.

Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Special relationship with: Chairperson

Terms of employment
A package of c. Eur 70k; it is envisaged that appointment will be made on the basis of an initial fixed term contract.

For more information on this position please contact:
Tom Yeaton,
Yeaton & Associates, 19 Elgin Rd., Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Tel: 00 353 1 660 0500
Email tom@yeatonassoc.com 

For more information about Comhlamh check www.comhlamh.org

Immigrant Council of Ireland & Focus Ireland: invitation to tender for Housing Research Project

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is a national, independent organisation that works with and for immigrants in promoting their rights through information, advocacy, awareness, research and training work. ICI provides services to migrant workers, non-economically active migrants, undocumented migrants, visitors, family members of immigrants, state agencies, and NGOs and other organisations working with immigrants in Ireland.

Focus Ireland is a national voluntary organisation working to prevent people becoming, remaining or returning to homelessness through the provision of quality services, supported housing, research and advocacy. Founded in 1985, Focus Ireland works with single adults, families and young people, believing that everyone has a right to a place they can call home which is safe, secure, affordable and appropriate to their needs.

The ICI and Focus Ireland have joined in partnership to seek invitations for the exploratory research on 'housing careers' of migrants in the case study area of Blanchardstown-Hartstown-Clonee-Clonsila-Mulhuddart in Dublin. The project will specifically focus on the Lithuanian, Chinese, Nigerian and Indian communities of this area, to compliment the ICI's new communities research currently being undertaken by the Migration and Citizenship Research Initiative based at University College Dublin.

Timeline
A final report is required to be completed within a six-month timeframe, with the project commencing at the start of November 2007 and to be complete by the end of April 2008.

Tender format
Tenders must be completed in accordance with the format specified below. Incomplete tenders will be rejected. Tenders that are delivered late will not be considered.

• Title of project
• Name, address, telephone number and email address of tenderer
• Name of person dealing with the tender
• Identification of person carrying overall responsibility for the work / details of project management
• General research approach
• Detailed discussion of methodology and outline framework approach (to include consideration of research ethics)
• Key research questions to inform the interviews
• Proposed structure of the report
• Timing of activities for delivery
• A detailed budget breakdown (including number of days and cost per day), including VAT and all expenses
• Confirmation and acceptance by the tenderer of the conditions of the tender described in the proposal
• Statement of tenderer's capability to undertake project
• Information on similar work previously undertaken
• Biographical details of personnel working on the project
• Two referees for whom similar work has been done
• Disclosure of any conflicts of interest

Outputs

Complete written report including:

• Executive summary
• Glossary
• Methodology
• Access to research participants
• Ethical considerations
• Findings
• Conclusions and recommendations
• Bibliography

Power point presentation for the launch (or round-table) of the report

Financial Arrangements

It is envisaged that the budget for this project will not exceed euro 40,000 including VAT and any other costs.

Completed tender documents should be submitted by Monday 8th October 2007 and are available from:

Sinead McGinley, Research Officer,
Advocacy Unit,
Focus Ireland,
9-12 High Street,
Dublin 8
Tel: 00353-1-881-5958
Email: smcginley@focusireland.ie

Process for selection of Tender are also available 

Immigrant Council of Ireland: Anti-trafficking Co-ordinator 

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is an independent national organisation whose aim is to achieve a rights-based approach to immigration. It works with and for immigrants in promoting their rights through information, legal advice, advocacy, lobbying, research and publications, as well as training work.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is currently recruiting for an:

Anti-trafficking Co-ordinator (Ref: ATC)
- 3 year contract

The ICI is developing a programme of work in response to the issue of trafficking that will include research, policy development, linking with external agencies, campaigning and advocacy. This programme of work will take place over a three year period and we are looking for a co-ordinator to manage this proposed anti-trafficking strategy.

The successful candidate will oversee the ICI's anti-trafficking research project, work with relevant agencies on the issue, participate in policy development, campaigning and advocacy work, and co-ordinate the ICI's strategy for legislative change.

The ideal candidate will have experience of lobbying, campaigning, policy development and working with service providers. Knowledge and experience of the migration framework and of the issue of gender based violence are also desirable.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV, clearly referenced, to:
Immigrant Council of Ireland,
2 St Andrew St, Dublin 2
or admin@immigrantcouncil.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Friday, 5 October 2007.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 22 October 2007.
For a full job description, please email admin@immigrantcouncil.ie or
telephone (01) 674 02 02.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The ICI is an equal opportunities employer

Immigrant Council of Ireland: Leadership Programme Co-ordinator

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is an independent national organisation whose aim is to achieve a rights-based approach to immigration. It works with and for immigrants in promoting their rights through information, legal advice, advocacy, lobbying, research and publications, as well as training work.

The ICI is being funded by the Community Foundation for Ireland to design and deliver a leadership programme. The aim of the programme is to provide information and knowledge on Irish legislative and policy processes relating to migration and how to effect change. The programme is aimed at immigrant activists who would like an opportunity to increase their knowledge base on policy development, communications and lobbying/advocacy work.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is currently recruiting for a:

Leadership Programme Co-ordinator
- part time position, one year contract

The successful candidate will co-ordinate and assist with the design, development and implementation of the leadership programme and of the recruitment process for participants. S/he will also co-ordinate the delivery of training, develop links with supporting organisations and provide support to participants.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of design and delivery of training programmes, of working with supporting / sponsoring organisations and of Irish policy and legislative processes (ideally those relating specifically to migration).

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV, clearly referenced, to:
Immigrant Council of Ireland,
2 St Andrew St, Dublin 2
or admin@immigrantcouncil.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Friday, 5 October 2007.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 16 October 2007.
For a full job description, please email admin@immigrantcouncil.ie
or telephone (01) 674 0202.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The ICI is an equal opportunities employer.

European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) - Executive Assistant 

ERRC wishes to announce the vacancy of the post of ERRC Executive Assistant. Below you will find all the relevant information for applying for the post.

Documents include the:

• Job description
• Person specification
• Guidance notes for applicants
• Application form
• Equal opportunities form
• Recruitment feedback form

Please follow the link to access the ERRC application documents: www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2855. You can search our website for information about the work of ERRC at www.errc.org.

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.

Closing date for applications: 8 October (8.00 am Budapest time) 

Interview date:  Provisionally planned for 22 October 2007 in Budapest

You are kindly asked to send your application (letter of interest, application form;  and the equal opportunities form; the latter is not obligatory) preferably by e-mail to patricia.devenyi@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.

ERRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience which is subject to negotiations. 

We kindly ask you not to call for information before you are invited for an interview.  For more information about the European Roma Rights Centre, visit the ERRC on the web at www.errc.org

Citizens Information Board: Various Vacancies

The Citizens Information Board is the statutory agency responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice and advocacy to the public on the broad range of social and civil services.

We are currently recruiting for the following vacancies:

Information & Communications Technology Officer, (Full Time, Dublin)
The ICT team is responsible for providing support to the CIB, the network of Citizens Information Services, and other customers, as well as managing the ICT aspects of any projects which the CIB undertakes. Reporting to the ICT Manager, the ICT Officer holds the most senior technical role within the ICT team, and as such will provide input into the development of the CIB's infrastructure, and services to its customers.

Candidates must have a degree in IT, or an equivalent qualification. S/he must have extensive experience working in an ICT environment, with at least 2 years at a senior technical level. Experience of Cisco networking products, Microsoft Exchange, MS Server 2003, SQL and TCP/IP networking would be an advantage. Experience in project planning/management and procurement is also preferred.

Salary Scale: EUR 47,606 - EUR 58,121. (LSI 1, EUR 60,270, LS2, EUR 62,425)

Advocacy Executive (Full time, Dublin)
The Advocacy Executive will work as part of a small team with responsibility for the development and support of advocacy services. The Advocacy Executive will be responsible for the development of policy and projects in relation to the provision of advocacy services, with a particular focus on developing advocacy services for people with disabilities. S/he will also work closely with relevant CIB management and staff in relation to advocacy issues.

The successful candidate will have an understanding and knowledge of the philosophy, background and operation of advocacy. S/he will have the ability to communicate and network with community and voluntary organisations and excellent analytical and writing skills. A keen understanding of social services and policy-making in Ireland, and a relevant third level qualification are required. A minimum of three years relevant experience is also required.

Salary scale: HEO (CIB) EUR 46,646 - EUR 56,979. (LS1, EUR 58,782, LS2 EUR 60,878).

The positions located in Citizens Information Board's Head Office, Dublin, are scheduled to be relocated to Drogheda under the Government's Decentralisation programme.

Latest date for receipt of CV, cover letter and contact details of 2 referees is 5pm Wednesday 3rd October 2007.
Email applications are accepted: jobs@ciboard.ie

Further details and full job descriptions can be found on www.citizensinformationboard.ie

Citizens Information Board
Hume House, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Telephone: 01 + 605 9000

Trocaire: Education Office

JOB REF: 07/CD/043U

Location: Maynooth
Department: Communications and Education

Background to the role: One Year MAPS Funded Post to facilitate the growth of the Pamoja Programme in the Leinster Region.
Reporting to: Development Education Programme Coordinator

Trocaire has been working in the field of development education for over 30 years. This area of our work has gone from strength to strength so that today we have an innovative and vibrant education team dedicated to educating the Irish public about the root causes of poverty and injustice thereby contributing to the core objective of our new strategic plan to mobilise for justice. The role of the education officer is to work as part the development education team to develop and grow the existing programme of work in a progressive and innovative way that compliments the broader vision and mission of the organisation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and pilot materials for use in development education and human rights education for primary & post-primary.
• Organise and facilitate training/workshops for teacher/educators in the use of these materials.
• Maintain and develop materials for Trócaire's education website.
• Part-manage Trócaire's education programme for senior cycle students and teachers - Pamoja Kwa Haki: Together for Rights.
• Develop and maintain relations with key development education stakeholders including formal and non-formal sectors.
• Participate in outreach work to teachers, schools and parishes as part of Trócaire's Lenten campaign and other campaigns.
• Undertake work in other aspects of Trócaire's education programme as assigned by the Programme Co-ordinator or Head of Department, including participating in key cross-organisational teams and fora.
• Represent Trócaire publicly in key agreed fora.
• Contribute to the work of the Education team in achieving strategic objectives.
• Carry out monitoring and ensure effective evaluation of agreed projects.

Person Specification
Essential:
- Relevant third level qualification
- Excellent knowledge of the education system
- Commitment to and knowledge of development and human rights education
- riting skills
- Excellent communication skills

Desirable:
- Teaching experience in Ireland
- Knowledge of web and I.T.
- Experience in web development, on-line resource development and other innovative use of new media for education work
- Full driving license.

The closing date is 1st October 2007 & the vacancy reference number of 07/CD/043U must be quoted on all applications.

Please forward your CV and Cover Letter (quoting the relevant reference number) to: Eileen Ryan
Head of HR & Support Services
Trócaire, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Email: hr@trocaire.ie
Fax: 01 - 629 06 64

Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer.
For posts based in Ireland, non EU / EEA nationals will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland as work permits are only issued in exceptional circumstances and for very limited periods. Evidence of this permission should accompany your application.
www.trocaire.ie

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5. Recent Publications and Resources

Moving Forward Together: An Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Plan for the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown 

Moving Forward Together: An Anti-Racism and Diversity (ARD) Plan for the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown 2007 – 2010 is recently published, and is now available online at www.dlrard.ie

ENARgy Newsletter: ENARgy 21 - Integration and Migration: The Common Basic

Follow the link to download the newsletter or to order a hard copy of the newsletter.

Read more: www.enar-eu.org/en/enargy/enargy.shtml

Combat Poverty Agency 2006 Annual Report.

www.cpa.ie/publications/annualreports.htm

Legal Information for Unmarried Migrant Parents

Treoir has written an online publication on Legal Information for Unmarried Migrant parents, available to download at www.treoir.ie/pdfs/English.pdf

The 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All Newsletter

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

Information Leaflet on Benefits of Immigration Launched at AIT

For further information contact:

Brian Lynch
Communications and Marketing Manager
Athlone Institute of Technology
Tel 090 644 2595
Mobile 087 122 0361
Email brianlynch@ait.ie

Positive Action Report now Available in 20 Languages

'Putting Equality into Practice', the European Commission's annual brochure on non-discrimination, is now available online in 20 languages. The brochure is available for download on the anti-discrimination website. Printed copies copy in English, French, German and Italian can be requested at: empl-antidiscrimination@ec.europa.eu

Combating Racism while Respecting Freedom of Expression

ECRI has the pleasure to announce the release of the proceedings of its expert seminar on "Combating racism while respecting freedom of expression", which was held on 16 – 17 November 2006 in Strasbourg.

 www.coe.int/T/E/human_rights/Ecri/

Immigration Council of Ireland Research Document 'On Speaking Terms'.

www.immigrantcouncil.ie/

RTE Radio show 'Spectrum'

www.rte.ie/radio1/spectrum/