“These women are highlighting key privacy violations within Direct Provision, a system widely acknowledged as a human rights scandal.” Today sees the launch of a new campaign from a group of women living in Direct Provision who are calling for their right to privacy to be respected. The My Rights, My Privacy campaign sees the […]
3 years ago
Christmas can be a difficult time for a lots of people – particularly those in need. This year while many people will be struggling due to the Covid pandemic, others will be making the most of what they have and spending the festive season with those closest to them. Not everyone will be in a […]
4 years ago
An issue yet to be addressed. With Covid related restrictions being at the forefront of most people’s minds at the moment, Direct Provision has been thrown into the limelight again. Many have questioned how those in Direct Provision can safely self isolate when many are living in over crowded situations with poor cleanliness conditions. Another […]
5 years ago
“In tough times, pulling together is such a positive action.” The 12 Days of Christmas have been rewritten to support women living in Direct Provision Dublin based social enterprise We Make Good has partnered with 12 Irish designers this festive season for a new campaign called ‘The 12 Days of Christmas Retold’. Designers including Fuschia […]
5 years ago
“There have been false dawns in the past…” The Irish Refugee Centre has welcomed the decision to end Direct Provision. The asylum seekers accommodation system is set to be abolished within the lifetime of the next government, according to a draft deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens. Direct Provision has received much criticism in recent years […]
5 years ago
“I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for these families…” Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin has set up a fundraiser to help children living in direct provision. The broadcaster is hoping to raise money to pay for essential supplies for families who are seeking asylum in Ireland. Many of these families, who are living in emergency […]
6 years ago