Achieving durable solutions for migrants through legal, policy and community engagement tools in N Ireland. A project of @lawcentreni . RT=not an endorsement.
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Check out our new Guide 👇
NEW Guide: Permission to work and volunteer for asylum seekers.
All our guides can be translated using the translation tool at the top of the page.
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Migration Justice Project retweeted
We welcome the appointment of Julie Wilkinson as Interim Chief Executive of Law Centre NI. With deep experience across the voluntary sector and a strong commitment to social justice, Julie steps in at a crucial time for rights-based legal support.
As we prepare to introduce our Impact Report this week, this is a timely reminder of how strong leadership helps turn the law into real change.
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Migration Justice Project retweeted
Comment: Is International Protection being quietly dismantled? Suleiman Abdulahi from HAPANI voices his concerns – viewdigital.org/comment-is-i… – @castleDD @williamcrawley @chrisadonnelly
Migration Justice Project retweeted
Law Centre NI will be closed from Wednesday 23rd December and will reopen on Friday 2nd January.
Seasons Greetings from all of us at Law Centre NI! 🎄
ALT White rectangular notice on a blue background decorated with holly and snowflakes, announcing that Law Centre NI's office will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Wednesday December 23rd, reopening on January 2nd, with the organization's logo at the top.
We've updated our Refugee Move On guide to reflect changes in NIHE process for newly granted refugees. The Guide is fully translatable, please share!
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Migration Justice Project retweeted
Today we celebrate the strength, resilience and contributions of migrants in our communities.
At LCNI, we stand with those who have travelled far from home, offering free, confidential advice to help people find safety, stability, and confidence in a new place.
Because:
Everyone deserves dignity.
Everyone deserves fair treatment.
Everyone deserves access to justice.
ALT Poster for International Migrants Day 2025 featuring three arms with diverse skin tones holding each other, set against an orange background with the Migration Justice Project and Law Centre NI logos, the text "INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY 2025", and the slogan "Everyone has the right to live in dignity and safety."
Where would you flee?
The right to claim asylum is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
We're delighted to be hosting this introductory workshop as part of the NI Human Rights Festival on Wed 10th Dec.
nihrf.com/events/where-would…
On Monday, the Home Secretary announced the UK Government's proposed changes to the asylum system.
These policies will undermine protections refugees are entitled to under international law.
We're calling on @niexecutive to oppose these proposals.
Read Law Centre NI's response to the announced changes here:
lawcentreni.org/news/law-cen…
Some key highlights from our Welcome Information Project report on the Development Needs in the Community and Voluntary Sector in Belfast Supporting and Advising Asylum Seekers.
Read the full report here: lawcentreni.org/.../supporti…
With increasing numbers of refugees struggling to find a home, we've teamed up with @SimonCommNI for a FREE 1 hour session to learn about their successful Tenancy Deposit Scheme. Register here: bit.ly/3LyPnor
Migration Justice Project retweeted
JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!
We're looking for:
👉Digital Transformation Officer
👉Legal Officer (Employment)
👉Trainee Solicitor (Justice First Fellowship)
Check out the vacancies here: lawcentreni.org/about-us/car…
Migration Justice Project retweeted
Join Migration Justice Project at @LawCentreNI to make a real difference in the lives of migrants in Northern Ireland.
Both posts close on 24 November, more information here: lawcentreni.org/about-us/car…
Join Migration Justice Project at @LawCentreNI to make a real difference in the lives of migrants in Northern Ireland.
Both posts close on 24 November, more information here: lawcentreni.org/about-us/car…
Yesterday we attended the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences screening and discussion of REMOVED, a short but affecting animation bringing together lived experience of harm in the immigration detention system through the lens of race and gender.
JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!
We're looking for:
👉Digital Transformation Officer
👉Legal Officer (Employment)
👉Trainee Solicitor (Justice First Fellowship)
Check out the vacancies here: lawcentreni.org/about-us/car…
Have you seen our translatable work permission guide for people seeking asylum?
lawcentreni.org/news/permiss…
In September, the UK government suspended the Refugee Family Reunion (RFR) route, one of the last 'safe and legal' routes available, mainly used by women and children. Sign Sign Reunite Families UK statement to call for the reversal of this cruel decision docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Before the shock closure of this route, we supported clients to submit applications to reunite with their families; 73% of these applications were made for children. See Law Centre NI's statement here: lawcentreni.org/news/law-cen…