Publications - 2010

  • Report: Trafficking for Forced Labour in Ireland and the United Knigdom: Issues and Emerging Good Practice

Trafficking for Forced Labour in Ireland and the United Kingdom: Issues and Emerging Good Practice

Introduction In Ireland and the United Kingdom, both countries have made significant progress in implementing legislation and policy initiatives in respect of extreme exploitation within the framework of trafficking in human beings. Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and International Non Governmental Organisations (INGOs) are working to support, empower
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Hidden Messages, Overt Agendas

Preface Political messaging and political action often do not work in synergy and can lead to confusion, misunderstanding and distrust, ultimately resulting in a negative fallout for some of the more vulnerable groups in society. In addition, periods of recession are notorious for
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MRCI Submission to the Joint Committee of Representatives of the Two Human Rights Commissions on the Island of Ireland Consultation Paper on the Migrant Workers Convention, February 2010

The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) is a national, non-governmental organisation working to protect the rights of migrant workers and their families, with a specific focus on those at risk of poverty, social exclusion and discrimination. Since our foundation in 2001, MRCI has
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Submission with the Intention of Contributing to the Annual Thematic Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants to the Human Rights Council in June 2010

INTRODUCTION The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) is a national, non-governmental organisation working to protect the rights of migrant workers and their families, with a specific focus on those at risk of poverty, social exclusion and discrimination. Since our foundation in 2001, MRCI
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