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Irish Red Cross – Crois Dhearg na hÉireann
16 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 642 4600, 9.00am – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 661 4461
Email: info@redcross.ie Web: www.redcross.ie
Voluntary organisation providing emergency humanitarian relief to those
affected by war or natural disaster. In Ireland, it provides emergency services
through its first aid and mountain rescue teams, and runs first aid courses
for individuals, groups and employers. Involved in a variety of community
services including home nursing and therapeutic hand care for sick and
older persons. Abroad, it has a reputation for the skill and commitment of
delegates sent to work in disaster zones around the world. At all times, it
works to ensure regard is held for international humanitarian law through
the Geneva Conventions. Enables people to trace family members and send
messages to relatives during times of war or other disasters.
Publications: Irish Red Cross Review; circulates publications of the
International Federation Red Cross/Red Crescent and the International
Committee of the Red Cross.
Irish Refugee Council
Second Floor, Ballast House, Aston Quay, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 764 5854, 9.30am – 5.30pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 672 5927
E-mail: info@irishrefugeecouncil.ie Web: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
Independent non-governmental organisation working in Ireland with asylum
seekers and refugees. Aims to ensure that all aspects of Ireland’s asylum
and refugee policy and practice (legal, social, economic and cultural) fully
respect international law and the human rights of asylum seekers and
refugees. Its work includes policy, research, legal services, public awareness,
education, networking and information components. Ennis branch office
deals with the broad range of issues affecting the local refugee community.
Publications: Making Separated Children Visible; Asylum Seekers and the
Right to Work in Ireland; Direct Provision and Dispersal; Asylum Seeking
Children and Social Exclusion in Ireland; other information leaflets and
reports also on the website.
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