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“With people in Emergency Accommodation and Direct Provision centres located in rural towns…the reality is that people need to be able to travel to find work,” said Finn.  “There is widespread political support for allowing asylum seekers…

The Workplace Relations Commission have found that the refusal to grant a leaner driver permit to an asylum seeker constitutes indirect discrimination. The asylum seeker was supported and represented by the Irish Human Rights and Equality…

Nasc's 2020 Election Manifesto outlines our headline election priorities in five areas. A copy of the manifesto is available to download here.  A number of our priorities focus on the reform of Ireland's reception system. Nasc would like…

“Although it may be legally permissible to make distinctions between Emergency Accommodation and Direct Provision centres, Emergency Accommodation cannot continue to operate in a vacuum without any oversight.” Nasc CEO, Fiona Finn The…

Nasc will close on the 20th December 2019 and we will reopen again on the 06th January 2020. We wish all of our clients, friends and supporters a very happy Christmas and a joyous and peaceful New Year…

Three organisations working on refugee and migration issues are welcoming the Oireachtas Justice and Equality Committee’s report on Direct Provision, published today. Irish Refugee Council, Immigration Council of Ireland and Nasc, the…

Nasc is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Amanullah De Sondy and John Dennehy to Nasc's Board of Directors. In accordance with Nasc’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, Nasc is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. …

Nasc Ireland is an independent human rights organisation based in Cork City. Nasc, the Irish word for ‘link’, empowers migrants to realise and fulfil their rights. Nasc works with migrants and refugees to advocate and lead for change within…

Refugees and asylum seekers should not be used as tools for re-education or rehabilitation. Their stories of persecution, trauma or loss are deeply personal and theirs to share if they wish, but they should never feel compelled to do so,…

Nasc, Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre, welcomes the national launch of the Community Sponsorship Ireland programme today by Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, David Stanton. This launch follows a very successful…