Press Review 25th May 2010
National Press
1) Witchcraft and threats used against trafficked workers.  The Irish Examiner 25th May 2010
2) Ban on prostitution.  the Irish Times 24th May 2010
International Press
3) BPN teacher Adam Walker accused of 'racial intolerance'. 
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Press Review 24th May 2010
National Press
1) Abbot criticises Labour leadership rivals on immigration.  Irish Times 23rd May 2010
2) Muslims protest at Belgian move to ban face veils in public.  Irish Times 23rd May 2010
3) Romanian women ordered to leave Limerick.  Limerick Leader 24th May 2010
4) Illegal staff cost restaurant £23k.  Irish Independent 21st May 2010
5) Immigrants are not disposable.  Irish Independent 24th May 2010
6) Anger over publication of Muhammad cartoon in South Africa.  Irish Times 22nd May 2010
7) Una Mallally - "In order to properly build a  diverse society, we must engage with all of the issues.  Sunday Tribune 23rd May 2010
International Press
8) Is Dora the Explorer an illegal immigrant?   BBC 21st May 2010
9) Think tank:  Immigration beats aid in reducing world poverty.  The Times 23rd May 2010
10) Plans for a 13-storey mosque at Ground Zero provoke anti-Muslim backlash.  The Times 24th May 2010
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Hurler and cousin 'treated like terrorists' by US customs - Sunday Tribune (John Downes) 19th July 2009.  View here

Worker exploitation will influence vote - The Irish Examiner 20th July 2009.  View here

The Changing Face of Migration 1st in 3 part series, American Dream, Brazilian Reality - Irish Times 18th July 2009.  View here

Belguim draws up new emigration rules - Euronews 20th July 2009.  View here

Pay foreigners to leave, says TD - The Sunday Times 13th June 2009 Sarah McInerney. View here

Crackdown on illegal Romanian and Bulgarian workers - The Times 14th June 2009 Mark Tighe and Colin Coyle. View here

Reality check for immigrant election hopefuls - The Irish Times 14th June 2009 Ruadhán Mac Cormaic.  View here

Plan to improve treatment of trafficking victims - The Irish Examiner 15th June 2009 Evelyn Ring.  View here

Immigrants meet gardai about ways of cracking cultural barriers - The Irish Times 15th June 2009 Courtney Brooks.   View here 

New immigration detention emergency helpline - by Refugee Action Group (RAG) View here

Immigrants meet gardai about ways of cracking cultural barriers  - The Irish Times 15th June 2009 Courtney Brooks. 

Youths attack anti-racism protest in Belfast - The Evening Herald 16th June 2009.  View here

Migrants amnesty would aid economy by £3bn, says study - The Guardian 16th June 2009 Alan Travis.  View here

IRISH AIDS DAY - IMMIGRANT HEALTH INFORMATION EVENING, OPEN heart HOUSE, THURSDAY, 11th JUNE, 6.30pm
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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Library Service in partnership with the local authority's Social Inclusion Unit are pleased to announce the Aperture photo competition which has €2,000 in prizes! This year we are asking you to photograph people or places in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown which represent social inclusion and diversity.

The competition runs until October 3rd and we will be accepting your printed entries along with completed application forms from July 25th in all DLR local libraries, County Hall in Dún Laoghaire and other locations.

Social inclusion is defined in many different ways, but one of the most common understandings is that through acting inclusively, we can try to ensure that everyone feels a part of the community - no matter their age, ability, nationality, religion, or any of the many other characteristics which makes our society diverse.

This could mean capturing people going about their daily business - images of the 'every day' which, to you, demonstrates how social inclusion is alive and well within our community. Or this could mean challenging the notion of inclusion, and using a photograph to question how inclusive a society we really are.

Or it could mean snapping images which highlight the growing diversity of the County. It's up to you.

As 2008 is also the EU Year for Intercultural Dialogue, a special prize is on offer for the photograph which best captures a good example of 'intercultural dialogue'. As outlined by the NCCRI, the national co-ordinating body for the EU Year, it is essential that communities, service providers, civil society, government "promote dialogue as a process in which all those living in the EU and member states can improve their ability to live together in a way that acknowledges and celebrates, diversity but which also promotes common values."

The entries will be judged on originality and how well they speak to the competition theme, and secondary to this will be an assessment on technical merit and originality.

Each entrant can submit 3 photographs. The prizes awarded will be €750 for first place, €500 for second and €250 for 3rd place. The EU Year for Intercultural Dialogue prize will be a separate €500. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded and shortlisting will apply.
 

As part of Southside Travellers Action Group's ongoing work to support members of the local Travelling community, they recently appointed an Accommodation and Advocacy worker who was hired to raise awareness of the services that are available, including educational supports and employment and enterprise supports for and with Travellers and to prepare for the next Traveller Accommodation Programme. STAG also runs a Primary Health Care Programme which has 9 workers that liaise with the community and local health services- promoting health awareness among Travellers. 

Other STAG initiatives include the Womens’ Training Programme, which offers FETAC accredited courses in computer, childcare, art and literacy; the Traveller Youth Service, which offers recreational and educational activities and summer camps for the young people living in the area; and the Traveller Drug Outreach Service, which provides a referral agency for Travellers in Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown to access drug remedial and counselling services. Back up and supports are available to augment the process of recovery.

For more information on any of these initiatives, STAG can be contacted by email at taisteal@eircom.net or by phone at 01-2957372 or 01-2136829

The Dun Laoghaire Refugee Project and Southside Partnership are launching 'Opening Doors: An Evaluation of the Dun Laoghaire Refugee Project's Drop-In Centre for Young People Seeking Asylum and Those with Residency', a report by Dervla King, on Monday, 12th May 2008 at 7:30pm in the Dun Laoghaire Community Training Centre, York Road, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin.

For more information, please contact Sandra King, Southside Partnership, (01) 209 0610, sandra.king@sspship.ie

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