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Nasc are delighted to annouce the appointment of Natalia McDonald as our newest Legal Information Officer. Natalia is a graduate of the University of Oregon and holds a Masters in Human Rights from University College Dublin. Natalia, a…

Applicants waiting to receive Irish citizenship from the Department of Justice fear they could now be waiting years before their applications are approved following a High Court ruling in July... “It’s a frustrating experience for…

The Connect Project is Nasc’s Migrant Youth project. Coordinated by social worker, Susan Mackey, the project works with about 70 children and young people each year. The project…

It has been a great and emotional week for Nasc and clients this week. Two Syrian families that Nasc have been working with for several years were able to welcome additional family…

While third-level education offers a precious outlet for a small number of people in direct provision, as the case of Lesley Mkoko starkly illustrates, they are routinely expected to study under appalling conditions... Fiona Hurley of Nasc…

Many non-EU family members of UK citizens in Ireland have received a “worrying” letter from Irish authorities warning their right to reside would end in the event of a no-deal Brexit. "Having those letters go out in isolation without…

“It is of the utmost importance that we provide safe and legal pathways for refugees fleeing persecution so that no one is forced to make the choice to put their child in a boat,” she said. “Resettlement and relocation are integral parts…

“It is of the utmost importance that we provide safe and legal pathways for refugees fleeing persecution so that no one is forced to make the choice to put their child in a boat.” Fiona Finn, CEO Nasc The full article is available on…

The Irish Refugee and Migrant Coalition, a group of more than 20 organisations, today called on Ireland to increase its commitment to refugee resettlement.  It is estimated by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) that, worldwide, 1.44 million…

Today was a special day for the women who are moving on from Nasc’s Gateway to Employment Refugee Women’s Project. The Gateway project works with refugee women, particularly those…