According to the Irish Times "There are more than 8,200 adults and children living in direct provision and emergency accommodation centres. These include 5,116 adults and 1,784 children in direct provision with an additional 1,186 adults and 174 children in emergency accommodation centres." The latest CSO figures suggest there are more than 650,000 migrants currently … Continue reading Organisations in Ireland that assist Refugees, migrants or people in Direct Provision
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Irish fashion brands in the Diversity and Inclusion sector
The Irish fashion market has never been stronger. One of the breakout areas within this market has been local, sustainable, ethically sourced brands and/or brands in the disability or female empowerment sector. This is just a selection of some of the biggest brands in the area in Ireland: Chariot Clothing Designed by a person in … Continue reading Irish fashion brands in the Diversity and Inclusion sector
International Womens Day – Irish companies advancing female empowerment in the workplace
International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In recent years a number of organisations have been created or continued in Ireland in order to advance women in the workplace and break the glass ceilings that previously existed. It’s these companies, their participants and the support … Continue reading International Womens Day – Irish companies advancing female empowerment in the workplace
Ireland’s most successful fundraisers and voluntary campaigns during Covid-19
In 2020 Covid-19 saw the closures of schools, offices, businesses parks and any type of group events. This had a drastically negative effect on charities and not for profits and saw a detrimental effect on the communities of services they provide. However, a number of charities, people and families have come together to raise money … Continue reading Ireland’s most successful fundraisers and voluntary campaigns during Covid-19
Irish companies embracing Diversity and Inclusion in the Education Sector
On average Ireland spends approximately 4% of our GDP on the education sector each year. There are more than a million people in Ireland in education at all levels. While the sector is dominated by the state in the recent past a large number of companies have started to provide additional services or reach out … Continue reading Irish companies embracing Diversity and Inclusion in the Education Sector