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Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre welcomes the publication of the report of the Working Group on the Protection Process, which was delivered to the Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald last week. We are looking for an immediate commitment from the Minister and the Cabinet to fully implement... Read more

Swedish Detective Jonas Henriksson speaking at TORL Partner Meeting in Nasc Nasc, in partnership with the Immigrant Council of Ireland hosted a partner meeting of Turn Off the Red Light on June 15th. We heard from the Swedish Detective Jonas Henriksson on the impact of sex buyer laws in Sweden, and from... Read more

Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre are hosting a garden party on Friday 19th June from 11 AM – 1 PM at Nasc’s premises in Ferry Lane, Cork. The event, titled ‘From Syria to Cork – Hope of a Safe Harbour’ is being organised to mark World Refugee Day 2015 and to welcome new Syrians, who... Read more

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer who will be responsible for the operation and control of the financial management function in Nasc. Nasc is currently funded from a number of sources including philanthropic, E.U. Grants, fundraising and donations. The Finance Officer will... Read more

Nasc is hosting a Turn Off the Red Light Partner Meeting with a Briefing from Swedish Police and Campaign Update Nasc, in  partnership with the Immigrant Council of Ireland are holding a partner meeting of Turn Off the Red Light Partners on Monday June 15th. We will also hear from the  Swedish Detective... Read more

From Syria to Cork – Hope of a Safe Harbour World Refugee Day 2015 Date:  Friday 19 June 2015 Time:  11 AM – 1 PM Location:  Nasc, Ferry Lane, Cork Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre wish to cordially invite you to attend a garden party at Nasc to mark World Refugee Day 2015 and to welcome... Read more

Nasc, The Irish Immigrant Support Centre is recruiting: Legal Intern (4 days per week / 30 hours) Nasc is an independent human rights organisation. We link migrants to their rights and seek to enable migrants to access justice and human rights. We work to ensure a just, inclusive and integrated society. Reporting... Read more

THIS POSITION HAS NOW CLOSED Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, is an independent human rights organisation. We link migrants to their rights and seek to enable migrants to access justice and human rights. We work to ensure a just, inclusive and integrated society. The Intern will gain practical... Read more

Nasc believes that education about the impact of racism is essential to combating discrimination and promoting integration. A part of the “Cork City Social Inclusion Project”, we have developed an anti-racism toolkit for schools. The project was co-financed by the European Commission under the European... Read more

Today marks 15 years of direct provision. 15 years of a system originally designed to house asylum seekers for 6 months. In 2015, the majority of the approximately 4,400 residents have lived there for more than five years. 1,600 of those are children. An unfortunate few have been there as long as 10,... Read more

Nasc’s legal clinics have been part of a European-wide project examining access to education, training and the world of work for vulnerable groups. The project is a response to research showing that young people from marginalised or disadvantaged backgrounds (in particular migrants, refugees and asylum... Read more

PLEASE NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS NOW PASSED. Nasc is recruiting a legal intern through the JobBridge scheme. Description The intern will gain practical experience in Asylum and Immigration and Social Welfare Law in practice. The intern will receive formal/informal training in the following:... Read more

Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, along with members of the Roma community are delighted to invite you to a celebration of Roma heritage and culture to mark the International Day of the Roma on April 8th. Event Details:  When:  2-4pm, Wednesday April 8th 2015 Where:  Nasc, Ferry Lane (off... Read more

Nasc Senior Legal Officer Fiona Hurley The Social Welfare Appeals Office has published its Annual Report for 2014. The report shows an increase in the rate of successful appeals with the success rate climbing to 56.5%. There has been a steady upward trend in the success rate of appeals over recent years.... Read more

2014 graduating students with Fiona, Martina and Susan from Nasc On Saturday 28th March, Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr. Ken O’Flynn will present several mature students with FETAC major awards for their successful completion of Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre’s FETAC course for migrants, funded... Read more

Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, in collaboration with Love Music Hate Racism (Ireland), are hosting a live music event for young people to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. ‘Cork Rocks Against Racism’ will be held on Friday 20th March 2015 from 12... Read more

Closures to the Legal Walk-in Service in March  The Nasc office will be closed on the following public holiday: Tuesday March 17th  (St. Patrick’s Day) In addition, there will be no walk-in legal clinic on the following days: Monday 23rd, Friday March 27th & Monday March 30th We apologise... Read more

 Cork Rocks Against Racism 2015!  Friday 20th March 2015, 12-2pm, Millennium Hall, Cork City Hall Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, & Love Music Hate Racism present: Cork Rocks Against Racism, an event for Transition Year students. The event aims to: mark the International Day for the... Read more

 Calling all Transition Year students… Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, & Love Music Hate Racism present: Cork Rocks Against Racism, an event for Transition Year students.  The event aims to: mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in a fun &... Read more

Communications Module FETAC Level 3 at Nasc The course will take place at Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, premises on Friday evenings at 6.30pm.  The course is of a similar level to Junior Leaving Cert.  The course focuses on reading, writing and interpersonal communication and will include... Read more