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REPORT OF AFGHANISTAN SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY INFORMATION WEBINAR

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REPORT OF AFGHANISTAN SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY INFORMATION WEBINAR 29 November 2021 This Schools of Sanctuary online information webinar was presented by two Afghan residents in Ireland: Places of Sanctuary Ireland assistant national coordinator Homayoon Shirzad, who has been in the country for over five years, and Khatira Samim, who only arrived here in September. They […]

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Schools joining an important Schools of Sanctuary Mini-Conference/workshop on 20th of October 2021

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SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARY MINI CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 20TH OCTOBER 10.30-12.00 The Schools of Sanctuary National Steering Group invite you to join us on zoom for a mini conference on Wednesday 20th October. This conference is for schools committed to becoming Schools of Sanctuary and embedding the principles of Welcome and Inclusion into the life of their

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Schools of Sanctuary – Celebration of Awards this morning at Belfast City Hall

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Eight more Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry became Schools of Sanctuary this morning at a very enjoyable ceremony and celebration. The new schools are Ashfield Boys’ High School Botanic Primary School Wheatfield Primary School Dundonald Primary School Euston Street Primary School Blessed Trinity College Scoil an Droichid and in Derry/Londonderry – Holy Child

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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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