Today is International Migrants Day, as designated by the UN. The date was choosen because it was on 18th December 1990 that the UN adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrants Workers and Members of Their Families.There are 37 countries that have ratified the convention on migrant workers’ rights.… Continue reading December 18 is International Migrant’s Day
Author: Noreen Bowden
Foreign Affairs Minister outlines new relationship
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has published an article outlining Ireland’s relationships with the Irish abroad. In “Ireland’s New Approach to its Diaspora”, available in full on the IrishEmigrant.com website, Minister Ahern outlines the changes that have taken place in recent years. He notes that the Diaspora is vast: The dimensions of our Diaspora… Continue reading Foreign Affairs Minister outlines new relationship
Exhibition on Irish in Europe opens
“Strangers to Citizens: the Irish in Europe, 1600 – 1800” has opened at the National Library’s Genealogical Office on Kildare Street in Dublin. The exhibition tells the story of the Irish who went to continental Europe from the time of the Flight of the Earls. It shows that the Irish left for a variety of… Continue reading Exhibition on Irish in Europe opens
No recognition for gay couples a barrier to return
An agency that works with gay and lesbian people says that the lack of recognition for gay couples is preventing many gay emigrants from returning home. A report in the Irish Independent says, The Gay Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) said the issue of foreign partners of Irish nationals not being allowed to live or work… Continue reading No recognition for gay couples a barrier to return
Irish/US abductions the highest rate in world?
The London Times has reported that international child abduction between Ireland and the US is a bigger problem than anywhere else in the world. The fact is reported as a small mention in an article on international abductions, “After the breakup, the kidnap”. The article discusses the difficulties faced by parents who split up and… Continue reading Irish/US abductions the highest rate in world?
Irish Times carries report on Ean seminar
The Irish Times has published a report by migration correspondent Ruadhan Mac Cormaic on Ean’s AGM and seminar, which was held on Saturday. The text is as follows: Emigrant group calls for stronger ties with diaspora Ireland must develop ties with its diaspora that are driven by more than labour market needs, a conference has… Continue reading Irish Times carries report on Ean seminar