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“Still Not Heard, Still Not Safe” Podcast

In this very special Echo Chamber Podcast we pay tribute to our late tortoise shack colleague, Dr Vicky Conway in both the coverage of the new report Still Not Heard, Still Not Safe and in knowing that her work was instrumental in its foundations.

“Still Not Heard, Still Not Safe”

New Report Reveals Experiences of Unequal Treatment by Gardaí amongst African and Brazilian Communities
Dublin, Ireland — Monday 31 March 

A new landmark research study by the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) and published today by the Policing Authority reveals that people of African descent and Brazilians in Ireland report widespread discriminatory policing, racial profiling, and a deep lack of trust in An Garda Síochána.

Media Release: INAR racist incident data prompts Civil Society Coalition call for effective National Action Plan Against Racism

INAR racist incident data prompts Civil Society Coalition call for effective National Action Plan Against RacismMarch 22, 2023 The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) today launched the Report of its 2022 findings from the iReport.ie racist incident reporting system....

INAR welcomes publication of Anti Racism Committee Interim Report to Government

INAR welcomes publication of Anti-Racism Committee Interim Report to Government.  April 2021 INAR sits on the Government’s advisory Anti-Racism Committee (ARC), appointed by Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan and Minister of State David Staunton in...

Media release: INAR gives cautious welcome to Hate Crime heads of bill

MEDIA RELEASE: INAR gives cautious welcome to Hate Crime heads of bill.April 16, 2021 The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR ) today welcomed as a “positive step forward” the Minister for Justice’s publication of a Heads of Bill for hate crime legislation. “We welcome...

Media release: INAR logs record high in racist incidents and assaults.

INAR launched the report of its 2020 findings from the iReport.ie racist incident reporting system. With the total number of incidents reaching 700 (there were 530 in 2019), the system also recorded 159 Criminal incidents, a record 51 racist assaults and a record 594 hate speech incidents.

INAR’s 2020 iReport.ie Reports of Racism in Ireland

INAR’s Reports of Racism in Ireland 2020 log record high in racist incidents and assaults.

Media release: Senator Flynn relaunches campaign for Hate Crime Legislation.

Senator Flynn Relaunches INAR’s Love Not Hate Campaign for Hate Crime Legislation.

Anti-Racism Month 2021

Anti-Racism Month 2021

Anti-Racism Month 2021: Get involved, see what’s on and add your event to INAR’s Anti-Racism Calendar.

Media Release: INAR Welcomes Hate Crime Report

MEDIA RELEASE: INAR Welcomes Hate Crime ReportDec 17, 2020 “We welcome the Department of Justice’s Hate Crime Report and the promise it holds for protecting minorities.” Says INAR – the Irish Network Against Racism. Speaking at Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s launch...
Race in the digital sphere

Race in the digital sphere

Race in the digital sphere Go to the Beyond hate crime: Perspectives on racism in Ireland main page Download Race in the digital sphere (pdf) Eugenia Siapera, Elena Moreo and Paloma Viejo-Otero The @Ireland Twitter account seems a great idea. It is run by the Irish...

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Racism and education

Racism and education

Racism in education Go to the Beyond hate crime: Perspectives on racism in Ireland main page Download Racism and education (pdf) Karl Kitching The type of racism that is talked about in Irish education policy and practice, if at all, is that of racist bullying between...

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Corkaigh poem by Nita Mishra

Go to the Beyond hate crime: Perspectives on racism in Ireland main page   Download Corkaigh poem by Nita Mishra (pdf) Corkaigh Nita Mishra It was one of those days Racialized On Iarnroód Éireann The lady on the train with feedback forms Handing it to...

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Migrant women and racism in Ireland

Migrant women and racism in Ireland

Migrant women and racism in Ireland Go to the Beyond hate crime: Perspectives on racism in Ireland main page Download Migrant women & racism in Ireland (pdf) Jane Xavier I often hear Irish women say that Ireland has progressed considerably with regards to women's...

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