Refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras is today calling on politicians, commentators and others with influence to avoid the use of language that sends negative messages about asylum seekers and refugees. In recent days Doras has seen a number of politicians use terms like “illegal” that call into question the right of some people
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Concern that Hundreds of Refugees may Face Homelessness
Concern that Hundreds of Refugees may Face Homelessness Refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras is today calling for urgent action to prevent hundreds of refugees from facing homelessness in the coming weeks and months. The call follows an announcement by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman
Statement from Doras on the Return to Tented Accommodation for International Protection Applicants
Statement from Doras on the Return to Tented Accommodation for International Protection Applicants Refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras is concerned over increasing levels of unhelpful and misleading rhetoric about refugees from public representatives. It calls on all party leaders to ensure their members avoid populist rhetoric that unfairly demonises and scapegoats
Politicians Must Avoid Unfair Rhetoric on Refugee Crisis
Politicians Must Avoid Unfair Rhetoric on Refugee Crisis Refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras is concerned over increasing levels of unhelpful and misleading rhetoric about refugees from public representatives. It calls on all party leaders to ensure their members avoid populist rhetoric that unfairly demonises and scapegoats refugees, asylum seekers
Better engagement with impacted communities paramount as hate crime and extreme hate speech legislation advances at the Oireachtas
The Coalition Against Hate Crime Ireland welcomes the announcement that the Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill 2022 will be published today. We have been calling for this legislation for many years and the clarity it will provide to victims of hate crimes, offenders and criminal justice actors
Seeking tenders for Doras.org website redevelopment
Doras – Invitation to Tender for Website Design ServicesDeadline October 26th. Download tender as PDF here. ABOUT DORAS: Doras is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working to promote and protect human rights since the year 2000. Our core areas of work include Direct Support, Advocacy & Campaigns and Integration Planning. Summary
Limerick event – Hosting Refugees in the Community (Oct 13)
Register here. On Thursday, October 13th at 6pm, Doras and Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) are hosting a regional information event for anyone who is providing host accommodation for Ukrainians in and around the Mid West region. It will take place in the Kilmurray Lodge Hotel, Dublin Road, Limerick, Limerick, V94 WTC9. This is an opportunity
Doras Launches New Migrant Victim Support Project
Doras Launches new Migrant Victim Support Project Migrant and refugee support organisation Doras is launching a new Migrant Victim Support Project that will provide specialised assistance for migrant and refugee victims of crime. The launch takes place Wednesday, August 24th from 12-1pm at Ormston House, 9-10 Patrick St. in Limerick City.
Doras Alarmed By Rising Rates of Food Poverty Among Migrants
Doras Alarmed By Rising Rates of Food Poverty Among Migrants Migrant and refugee support organisation Doras is alarmed by evidence of rising rates of food poverty among people from migrant backgrounds. The organisation has been operating a food provision system this summer and say they are shocked by the levels of deprivation and
STATEMENT – Refugee tents can’t become the new norm
Refugee tents will add to distress and can’t become the new norm Refugee and migrant support organisation Doras is concerned that refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine are sleeping on floors and in tents and that this could signal a disturbing new norm if not immediately addressed. Doras CEO John
