@spirasi

Ireland's National Centre for Survivors of Torture.

 Dublin. RCN 20062095
spirasi.ie
Joined July 2013
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IRCT@IRCT26 Jun 2024
Betty is a survivor of #torture from the civil war in #Uganda. Today, #26June International Day in Support of Victims of #Torture - and in the 40th year of the Convention Against Torture - listen as Betty shares her journey of #healing and join us to stand #UnitedAgainstTorture.
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On International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Special Rapporteur @DrAliceJEdwards reflects on progress made in 40 years thanks to the #UN Convention against Torture and what remains to be done. #UnitedAgainstTorture #SupportVictimsOfTorture
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I am delighted today to be able to announce the 56 successful projects for the international Protection Integration Fund. I have doubled the fund to €2.5m this year in recognition of the vital work being undertaken by groups in communities across Ireland.
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
@DeptCDE29 May 2024
📣 Minister @joefingalgreen announces 56 projects to be funded under the International Protection Integration Fund 2024 📍 Read the full press release here: bit.ly/3R5oU1B
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#PressCon-Homelessness We’re calling on government to: ◼️Provide all people who are street homeless with safe and secure accommodation. ◼️In the interim, ensure the financial package of support meets the needs of people who are homeless…⤵️ Statement🔗 irishrefugeecouncil.ie/joint…
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Spirasi@spirasi22 Apr 2024
Big thanks to Aoife Dempsey who is currently walking the Camino di Santiago in aid of @spirasi , if you wish to donate please click on the link below. gofundme.com/f/camino-de-san…
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Thank you to @spirasi for partnering with us, and for @CDETBFinglasTC for collaborating
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📢 Need answers to burning questions on international protection? 📚Read our FAQ doc, 30 pages of detailed info & charts to keep you in the know! Share widely🌐 too! Here's the link 🔗 lght.ly/ng1b85h
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❤️ "People want to live in their own countries, you know, peacefully, which, if you have been bombed, you'd want to save your family. You'd walk on coals for them, you know, to keep them safe," Ms Gallagher added rte.ie/news/leinster/2024/01…

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“I’m glad that; after coming to Ireland as an international protection applicant, a minor; now I can work in the public sector and help sick Irish kids. It feels amazing to belong and be able to give back.” Read Manufa’s story ⬇️ lght.ly/61mp14k
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We are getting ready for our Youth Group end of year celebration!
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Delighted to have the opportunity today on #IVD2023 to thank @voluntireland & all the volunteers involved in @spirasi - inspiring listening to the stories from Befrienders & those who have been befriended.
Spirasi@spirasi5 Dec 2023
As an unfailing advocate for the community and voluntary sector @Spirasi is delighted to welcome Minister of State Joe O’Brien to its event marking #IVD2023, hosted by Trinity’s Centre for Forced Migration Studies. #IfEveryoneDid @DeptRCD @joefingalgreen
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A huge thanks to everyone who helped make the annual Noel Turley Challenge match such a great event on Friday. A fantastic night and a brilliant match.
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Working with refugees and people in the international protection process? Need up to date and accurate information and a network to discuss challenges and solutions? Join more than 65 organisations and be part the Asylum Support Network. More info: [email protected]
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Tickets for Friday's Noel Turley Memorial match against @stmcnews, in aid of @spirasi, are on sale now from the Receptions at both schools. @rockunion1898 @StMichaelsColl1
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Spirasi retweeted
IRCT@IRCT31 May 2023
🤔Wouldn't it be great if there was just 1 place you could find all highlights of the work IRCT and its members do to end #torture and help survivors find #healing and #justice? You are in luck dear reader! IRCT's Annual Report 2022 has it all +more 👉tinyurl.com/3ptxx2h9 1/10
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The Migrant Health Student Choice Module led by @bridgetmkiely with the support of @RCSI_GP, @SafetynetPC, @spirasi @Crosscare1, @CairdeIreland for Year 1 medical students is well underway. @LarkinJames discussed barriers to health and led a humanitarian response exercise.
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It was a pleasure to welcome a visit as part of the Wellness on the Margins Conference to discuss @spirasi MDT work with survivors of torture and issues affecting migrants in Ireland and the UK @SafetynetPC @deepend_ireland @austinoc_austin @ICGPnews @RCSI_GP @rcsi @ClionaNi
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Great schoolboy game this weekend. @stmcrugby vs @BlackrockColl Saturday 12th Nov, benefits from game will go to @spirasi. Very worthwhile cause, with a great mornings entertainment to enjoy at the same time. Great to have @UCDRugby Bowl as venue once again.
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Delighted to announce the 67 projects to be funded under the €1.6m International Protection Integration Fund. This fund will help community-based organisations to support integration of International Protection applicants at a local level. gov.ie/en/press-release/05f4…
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