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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Ireland’s 53rd Session of the Universal Periodic Review

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a United Nations process that reviews the human rights record of every UN Member State. It provides an opportunity for States, civil society organisations and communities to assess progress on human rights and highlight where...
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The Anti-Racist Charter

Every action, no matter how small, helps create a more inclusive and welcoming society. Download, print and display the Anti-Racism Charter, and join individuals, organisations, businesses and community groups across Ireland in...
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Statement on the death of Mr Yves Sakila

… a man, believed to be Mr Yves Sakila, has died from suspected asphyxiation following his apprehension for an alleged shoplifting incident in Arnotts in Dublin on Friday 15 May. Nobody deserves to die for being suspected of shoplifting. Monday 18 May 2026. Dublin …

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I.C.I.P programme

INAR is very proud to be part of the Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme (ICIP), launched in January 2026. The ICIP is a cross-border project which involves INAR in leadership development among racially minoritised people in some locations on either side of...
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“Still Not Heard, Still Not Safe” Podcast

In this very special Echo Chamber Podcast we pay tribute to our late tortoise shack colleague, Dr Vicky Conway in both the coverage of the new report Still Not Heard, Still Not Safe and in knowing that her work was instrumental in its foundations.

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“Still Not Heard, Still Not Safe”

New Report Reveals Experiences of Unequal Treatment by Gardaí amongst African and Brazilian Communities
Dublin, Ireland — Monday 31 March 

A new landmark research study by the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) and published today by the Policing Authority reveals that people of African descent and Brazilians in Ireland report widespread discriminatory policing, racial profiling, and a deep lack of trust in An Garda Síochána.

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Media Release: INAR racist incident data prompts Civil Society Coalition call for effective National Action Plan Against Racism

INAR racist incident data prompts Civil Society Coalition call for effective National Action Plan Against RacismMarch 22, 2023 The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) today launched the Report of its 2022 findings from the iReport.ie racist incident reporting system....
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INAR welcomes publication of Anti Racism Committee Interim Report to Government

INAR welcomes publication of Anti-Racism Committee Interim Report to Government.  April 2021 INAR sits on the Government’s advisory Anti-Racism Committee (ARC), appointed by Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan and Minister of State David Staunton in...
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Media release: INAR gives cautious welcome to Hate Crime heads of bill

MEDIA RELEASE: INAR gives cautious welcome to Hate Crime heads of bill.April 16, 2021 The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR ) today welcomed as a “positive step forward” the Minister for Justice’s publication of a Heads of Bill for hate crime legislation. “We welcome...
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March 2017 – Month of Anti-Racism

Mar 2, 2017 | , ,

INAR's Network Celebrates a Month of Anti-Racism Anti-Racism Month 2017 Every year March is an important month for both Irish and global Anti-Racism Movements due to various international celebrations focusing on combating racism and celebrating diversity taking...

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What you can do from Ireland against the Muslim ban.

Jan 30, 2017 | ,

  On 27th of January Donald Trump signed the executive order called “Protecting the nation from foreign terrorist entry into the United States” commonly known as 'Muslim ban'. As a result America’s refugees programme has been suspended for four months and Syrian...

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INAR’s comments on Fianna Fáil Hate Crime Bill

Oct 5, 2016 | ,

On Tuesday (4 October 2016) Fianna Fáil brought its Private Members Bill on Hate Crime [Criminal Justice (Aggravation By Prejudice) Bill]  to its second reading, resulting with the Bill going to the committee stage. This Bill is not the Criminal Law (Hate Crime) Bill...

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