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INAR - Irish Network Against Racism
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A membership organisation with 200+ member groups working together and in solidarity against racism in Ireland. Report racism: http://iReport.ie.
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📢 We are #hiring for the role of Network and Communications Officer!

We will be taking applications until September 1st.

inar.ie/vacancies/

Please share with relevant networks!
July 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🇮🇪 Ireland knows what it means to leave. But belonging means being safe, too.

As racism rises, communities rise louder — marching, organising, refusing hate.

INAR logs every racist incident to protect and amplify.

📢 Report. Resist. Reclaim safety.
🔗 www.ireport.ie
#NoToRacism #IrelandForAll
July 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Ireland’s housing crisis isn’t just about affordability.
It’s about who is allowed to belong—and who’s being pushed out.

Over 7,000 refugees have been evicted from IPAS accommodation in just 18 months.
In Dublin, 1 in 4 new single homeless cases now comes directly from these evictions.
July 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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INAR will be standing with @CATUIreland at the All-Island Housing Demo this Sat, July 5, 1PM at the Garden of Remembrance.
🏠 Housing is a racial justice issue.
✊ Show up, march, spread the word.
📍 Info: catuireland.org/bus-train-an...
#HousingForAll #CATUDemo #EndRacism
July 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🌍 On #WorldRefugeeDay, we’re reminded that welcome is only the beginning.
We must also stand with people seeking safety, dignity, and belonging in Ireland.
#RefugeesWelcome #IrelandForAll
June 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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June 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We’re proud to have Grandmothers Against Racism as INAR members. Their quiet weekly vigils, begun in 2023, are a powerful stand against racism in Ireland. We fully embrace their wisdom, courage, and unwavering solidarity. ✊ #EndRacism #Solidarity #INAR
June 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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INAR was proud to join the #AudacityConference with many of our STAND trainers. Special shout-out to INAR Chair Claudia Hoareau, Programme Director of the conference— a space for unity, support & action.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table! 💛
#BlackIrishSisters #INAR
June 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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🗣️ Experiences of Policing Among Brazilians and People of African Descent in Ireland

Join INAR & Dr. Lucy Michael on June 12 for a vital community conversation on the findings and recommendations of the report.

🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-...

#CommunityConversation #INARIreland
June 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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⏰ Just over two weeks ago, the EU gave Ireland 2 months to criminalise extreme hate speech — 17 years after agreeing to do so.

#EndHateSpeech #EUJustice
Clock's Ticking: EU Demands Action on Anti-Racism Law - what does this mean? The European Commission says Ireland is failing to comply with EU laws on extreme hate speech and race-based violence. Under EU law, extreme hate speech must be criminalised. Ireland hasn't done this-despite agreeing in 2008. Ireland's current law, the prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act (1989) - is outdated and ineffective. Only 5 convictions in nearly 30 years. No law specifically criminalises extreme hate speech. Extreme hate speech and incitement to hatred fuel racism, xenophobia, and violence. Without strong laws, minority voices are silenced and vulnerable - including those from racialised, migrant, religious, LGBTQplus, and traveller communities.
May 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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📸 Snippets from today’s #SALAAM training with Amel!

We explored facilitation skills, different training styles & how to embed them in our anti-racism journeys.

Big thanks to FLAC for the space! 🙌

#AntiRacism #Facilitation #LearningTogether
The group listening attentively to Amel's instructions at the start of the training One of the Salaam participants speaking during the training session The whole group is in a circle listening to Amel, the facilitator Amel is writing on the flipchart while one of the participants speaks and others listen
May 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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🚨 New podcast on Still Not Heard, Still Not Safe – the Policing of Africans & Brazilians in Ireland.

We joined ‪@leondiop.bsky.social‬ &
@tonygroves.bsky.social
‬ to discuss the #PABIReport.

🎧 Listen + report: inar.ie/pabi-project/
In memory of Dr Vicky Conway.
#AntiRacism
Shane OCurry, Director of INAR on the left, Leon Diop, co-founder and CEO of Black and Irish in the middle, and Tony Groves, Tortoise Shack edito and producer, and host of the Echo Chamber. The microphone from the echo chamber podcast logo is in the middle under the title of the PABI Report 'still not heard, still not safe' The echo chamber podcast logo, episode 1444 Still not Heard, Still Not Safe. Posted on April 11, 2025 by The Tortoise Shack.
May 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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We extend our deepest sympathies to the families, friends, and communities of Matt Sibanda and Emmanuel Familola. Their loss is felt deeply by all who value inclusion, dignity, and community in Ireland.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
#RIP
May 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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✊ Today and every day, we acknowledge the ongoing challenges of racism and xenophobia that threaten the vision set forth in the 1950 Schuman Declaration for a united and peaceful European community.

#EuropeDay #UnityInDiversity #StandAgainstRacism #INARIreland
May 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🎧 The panel discussion from Anti-Racism & Diversity Week 2025 is now available. INAR's Director shared insights on building a civil society anti-racism strategy in Ireland. Listen here: lnkd.in/dPrPXRUf

#EUAntiracism hashtag#racism hashtag#migration hashtag#humanrights hashtag#solidarity #EUARAP
Image showing panellists of the 'building a civil society anti-racism strategy' panel discussion organised by Enar during Anti-racism and diversity week 2025. In blue colours, and Enar's and Inar's logos at the top.
May 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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🟩 INAR’s Stand: Upholding Justice, Confronting Racism

Today, Taoiseach Simon Harris meets with Senator Frances Black to discuss the Occupied Territories Bill—a pivotal moment for Ireland to reaffirm its commitment to #humanrights and #antiracism.
Upholding justice and confronting racism, #enacttheoccupiedterritoriesbill. Red background and snippets of the apartheid campaign by Dunnes workers in the 1980s, and a picture of sister Clare Harkin holding a 'pass the occupied territories bill banner', along with the old apartheid era south african flag with a barcode on top, on the top right.
May 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Today we celebrate Pope Francis – a transformative leader whose words & actions inspire a more just, compassionate world.

From inequality to racism, his message is clear: dignity for all, voices heard.

#INAR #PopeFrancis #InternationalSolidarity
Graphic reads: Farewell to Pope Francis 1936-2025. A global voice for justice, equality and inclusion. There is a photo of Pope Francis waving his hand, and two others representing his impact on the global Palestinian solidarity movement, his stance on migration and LGBTQ+ rights, and a symbol for economic poverty.
April 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Proud to launch the North West Anti-Racism Charter, born from our workshop during the Bloody Sunday commemorations in Derry. 🕊️✊

In partnership with @northwestmigrantsforum & @bloodysundaytrust, we say:
🚫 NO to racism
✊ YES to justice, dignity & solidarity
#AntiRacism #NorthWestCharter #NoToRacism
CHARTER READS AS FOLLOWS: IN THIS PLACE we oppose all harms by words or actions on the basis of differences of race and colour. We live together, we love together, we struggle together, we thrive together, we hold ourselves and others to account for racist words and actions, we commit to policies and practices that oppose divisions by race and colour, we promote these attitudes throughout our region of the north west of Ireland, we say no to racism.
April 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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❔ Wondering what makes the SALAAM Project such a unique anti-racism training in Ireland? Let Niera –one of the co-trainers– tell you! #SALAAMProject #AntiRacism #AntiRacismTraining #INAR #StandAgainstRacism
April 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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📍 The SALAAM Project is an intensive course aimed at building leadership within minority ethnic communities, with a specific focus on Muslim voices and experiences.
#SalaamProject #INAR #AntiRacism
writing that reads: what is the salaam project? and a white arrow at the bottom prompting people to keep reading. On the left there are cropped photos of the figures of some of the participants writing.
April 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🔯 Chag Pesach Sameach
🔯 A zisn un kashern Peysakh

This weekend, Jewish communities around the world mark Passover—a time to reflect on freedom, dignity, and renewal.

#Passover #Pesach #ChagSameach #INAR
words happy pass over in English, hebrew and yiddish on a green background, and a photo of flatbread on top upper right corner and a cup, arrow indicating to swipe to right.
April 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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📣 Something special began yesterday.

We welcomed a new cohort into the Salaam Project, building on INAR’s STAND legacy—centering lived experience, community knowledge, and Muslim voices in anti-racism work.

A new journey has begun. 🌿
#SalaamProject #STANDProject #AntiRacism #INAR #MuslimVoices
A photo from the back of the space yesterday. Title at the top reads: A journey began yesterday. Photo showing one of the moments of the training as one of the participants reflects on a quote. Writing reads as follows: from shared stories to brave conversations, we created space for identity, reflection, and connection. Niera, one of the co-trainers listens to one of the SALAAM project participants. In the middle: 'stay with us, follow the salaam journey'.
April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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✨⭕March may have been Anti-Racism Month, but our work doesn’t end there. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our campaign, showed up for the cause, and continues to #standupagainstracism—you are the driving force behind this movement. Together, we are stronger together.
A collage of pictures sent to INAR of people and organisations supporting our #TogetherAgainstRacism campaign A collage of pictures sent to INAR of people and organisations supporting our #TogetherAgainstRacism campaign A collage of pictures sent to INAR of people and organisations supporting our #TogetherAgainstRacism campaign
April 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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💜 April 8 – International Romani Day 💜
Today we honour Roma culture, resilience, and the global justice movement. ✊🏾
#InternationalRomaniDay #RomaRights
April 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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New #EchoChamberPod - Still Not Heard, Still Not Seen - with the legend @leondiop.bsky.social and with @inarireland.bsky.social resident centrist dad, Shane O’Curry is out now.

Listen now: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
April 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM