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Open Letter to Irish Government Regarding Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

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On the 17th of August, Places of Sanctuary Ireland, along with 11 other organisations, signed a letter addressed to the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, and other members of government, asking for the government to take further action to ensure Ireland is offering help and assistance to those affected by the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. The letter […]

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You Can Support Amnesty’s National Campaign to end Direct Provision System in Ireland

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Amnesty International Ireland is running a social media campaign today Tuesday 10 August as part of their campaign to End Direct Provision. Today 10 August, we’re asking people and organisations to sign up to and help us share the Pledge to End Direct Provision. The Pledge is an important way to show the Government and

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Bunscoil Loreto in Gorey is nationally awarded the status of SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY

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The school was assessed by a team from Places of Sanctuary Ireland, consisting of five trained supporters including parents living in Direct Provision and educationalists, and was judged to be “outstanding” in terms of its activities for welcoming and including young people from diverse backgrounds and spreading the message of sanctuary though the community. Children

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Mount Sion CBS Secondary School in Waterford has become a SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY.

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Congratulations to Mount Sion CBS Secondary School in Waterford, which has become the first school in the Republic of Ireland to be awarded the status of SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY under the newly formed national committee, and the first ever School of Sanctuary in Munster. The school was assessed by a team of monitors including people

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Northern Ireland has 42 Schools of Sanctuary

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Congratulations to the 42 Schools of Sanctuary in Northern Ireland, including 14 new Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast, Lisburn and in Derry/Londonderry this year.  Thanks to Belfast City of Sanctuary and the Intercultural Service of the Education Authority for the sterling work they have done in preparing these Schools for the Award. The awards have been made possible by

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Loreto School in Gorey Co. Wexford held a ‘We Belong’ day

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Loreto School in Gorey Co. Wexford held a ‘We Belong’ day on Wednesday 12th of February to celebrate all the cultures represented in the school. Each country was represented by a beautiful stand, to display their customs, culture, food and a selection of interesting facts. Stands were manned by students from those countries,often wearing traditional dress.

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