Ethnic Minority Community Development

https://www.offalyindependent.ie/2025/09/09/offaly-service-offers-free-training-to-hair-and-beauty-workers-to-help-combat-domestic-violence/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMt1shleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHooOYER2kZ1ZSBa1MeGHDlzlnhXOmBn2lQBxGp0xheg8cSGpI3wiCUJvvEDu_aem_3h9HgclujJU_yZYVX0rQ8A

Offaly service offers free training to hair and beauty workers to help combat domestic violence | Offaly Independent Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service (ODVSS) is calling on local hairdressers, beauticians, barbers, holistic practitioners, and other professionals in the beauty and wellness industries to participate in a free online training session.

Beautiful wall hanging made with eightpointed stars of hope. Thank you all in Castlerea LAIT team and ofcourse all the starweavers

The AkiDwA report 'Amplifying Unheard voices' highlighting the difficult situations for women living in Accommodation centres. A very important issue that needs more direct action. Why are we still discussing the same issues that has existed for so long? Today AkiDwA and the expert panel spoke in front of Senators in Leinster House, amplifying the unheard voices of many women.

Thank you Domestic abuse awareness community Champions Franca, and .idris Abisola for making today such a successful morning 😀
It was great to see such a great turnout and to know that there is an interest in getting information about how everyone can make a difference in their community

Thanks to .arts.centre for giving us the space and to for the lovely pastries and coffee

📢 We're Hiring – Caseworkers x 3 📢

Ruhama is expanding our frontline services across a number of our offices! We're looking for 3 to join our team in Limerick, Cork/Kerry and Tullamore.

As a Caseworker, you’ll provide holistic, person-centred support to service users impacted by prostitution and human trafficking, engage in assertive outreach, and collaborate with key service providers across the region.

✊ If you're passionate about social justice and supporting vulnerable women, we want to hear from you!

📍 Based in Limerick, covering the Mid-West region
📍 Based in Tullamore, covering the Midlands region
📍 Based in Cork, covering the Cork/Kerry region

💼 Salary: €39,500 - €46,600
📅 Application Deadline: 12pm, 31 March 2025

🚗 A full clean driving licence is required

🔗📩 More Info & How to Apply:

Visit www.ruhama.ie/work-for-us to view the full job description and download the application form. Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] by the deadline.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Delighted to be part of roundtable panel discussion today. Great event with fantastic speakers delving into important issues, womens health and domestic violence #

Celebrating 's Day 2025 –

As part of NEMDA’s (Network of Ethnic Minority DSGBV Advocates) research group, we recently conducted a survey to better understand the issues, trends, and impacts of Domestic, S*xual, and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) among migrant communities in Ireland. Our findings reveal an urgent need for a comprehensive government strategy and prioritisation of action.
To truly honour International Women’s Day, we must amplify the voices of migrant women and address some of the unique challenges they face, including:
Migrant women face DSGBV in many forms – S*x for rent, human trafficking, coercion, emotional, physical, psychological, sexual and financial abuse, and can be at risk of FGM, early and forced marriage, and honour abuse
Vulnerabilities of women on irregular immigration status – Female students on Stamp 2 immigration status are particularly at risk.
Often migrant women face discrimination and racism which is rooted in misogyny, patriarchy, and socio-economic factors.
Systemic barriers include: Housing insecurity, language barriers, fear of authorities, a lack of cultural awareness/sensitivity among frontline services, social and financial dependency, employment discrimination, hate speech, and childcare challenges.
To address these challenges effectively, we seek the support of An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice, service providers, individuals, academia, families, and both men and women's groups to ensure that the needs of these women are prioritized.
Action
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services https://www.linkedin.com/company/nemda-ireland/

تمام مسلم خواتین کو اطلاع دی جاتی ہے!
AMAL ویمنز ایسوسی ایشن تمام مسلم خواتین کو دعوت دیتی ہے کہ وہ اس اہم سروے میں حصہ لیں جو AMAL اور آئرلینڈ میں عمومی سرکاری خدمات کے بارے میں ان کے تجربات پر مبنی ہے۔
آپ کی رائے ہمیں ان چیلنجز کو سمجھنے میں مدد دے گی جن کا آپ سامنا کر رہی ہیں، تاکہ آپ کو دستیا ب سہو لتوں کو بہتر بنایا جا سکے
یہ سروے انگریزی، عربی اور اردو میں دستیاب ہے، اور تمام جوابات مکمل طور پر گمنام اور خفیہ ہیں۔
ہم آپ کے وقت کے شکر گزار ہیں – آپ کی راۓاہمیت رکھتی ہے!
سروے کا لنک: https://survey.sogolytics.com/r/euPsFh

Today we enjoyed International Womens Day celebrations in Tullamore, with , Didean, and Offaly LAIT. We made stars and had great conversations. Thanks to everyone who took part and contributed to the star count

Very interesting and important conversations about integration, perspectives from other European countries