There are many arguments about the advantages and disadvantages of migration and how it has affected us locally. Continue reading ‘The Pros and Cons of Migration’
Building a Welcoming Community
Migration Info
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Moving countries brings challenges. Migration deprives people of community until they build social links and find their place in their new surroundings. Migrant workers with secure jobs, steady incomes, and good command of English find it much easier to feel comfortable in local communities. They find it even easier if they are met half way, with acceptance and respect. Not everyone is so fortunate.
Immigration policies and how they are enforced, the length of time it takes to get the security of citizenship, workplace exploitation and lack of recognition of qualifications, negative attitudes and myths, racism, and difficulties with language (including accessing appropriate and affordable English classes) can all contribute to unhappy experiences. Even something simple like crossing the border can be an issue for people who are subject to immigration control. Some people have health problems and an unfortunate few experience poverty and destitution. When newcomers are asked about their lives here, however, they report a great variety of experiences – many of them very positive as well as negative.
Find out how best to source advice for people from other countries who are in difficulties and look at our toolkit for welcoming activities.
Who’s who? Who’s here? [pdf] An EMBRACE leaflet which provides an introduction to who has immigrated here and why. Produced Dec 2009
Working with Diversity
This website gives a breakdown of the faith community statistics for NI from the 2001 census, along with other helpful information.
Housing News Winter Information leaflet in several languages
The NI Housing Executive’s Winter freeze advice booklet is now available in a number of languages. These can be accessed via their website here.
Promoting Racial Equality in Northern Ireland’s Post-Primary Schools
The Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minorities (NICEM) has prepared a report on post-primary school experience for minority ethnic students. Some recommendations are given. See the report here.
Research on Health and Health Provision
Barriers to Migrant Health and Wellbeing in Belfast carries the research findings of the Belfast Health Development Unit. The document highlights issues including problems accessing services, language barriers, racism and harassment. View the document here.
NEWS 2010
Research on Immigration Enforcement
During Refugee Week the Refugee Action Group launched Distant Voices, Shaken Lives; Human Stories of Immigration Detention from Northern Ireland. The report includes interviews with 8 people who sought asylum in N Ireland and can be accessed here.
Study into Human Trafficking in Northern Ireland
The Human Rights Commission and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland have published a study on the nature and extent of human trafficking in Northern Ireland. The study can be accessed here.
About
EMBRACE is a group of Christians working together to promote a positive response to people seeking asylum, refugees, migrant workers and minority ethnic people in Northern Ireland.
