THE North West Migrants Forum will hold its third annual Black History Summit in the Great Hall of Ulster University’s Magee campus in Derry on October 21. This year’s event is titled ‘Dig Deeper, Look Closer, Think Bigger’ and will centre on the theme of Decolonising Education. Migrants Forum Programmes Manager Naomi Green said, “We […]
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LITTLE members of the North West Migrants Forum needn’t worry about going cold this winter following a hugely generous donation from The Derry Square Knitters. The talented craft group dropped off bags of lovingly handmade clothing items to the Migrants Forum’s new premises at Waterloo Place this week. Everything from blankets to cardigans to trousers,
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THE North West Migrants Forum is urging its members and service users to be aware of a recent change in the law which means that the Home Office can more easily ‘conclude’ asylum applications by treating them as withdrawn. Asylum claims are normally granted or refused. But there is also provision for the Home Office
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THE Director of the North West Migrants Forum says she is looking forward to seeing progress on a number of issues following meetings with MPs from Sinn Féin and the SDLP. It has been a busy ten days for the Forum. Friday’s engagements with Colum Eastwood (pictured above centre) and Órfhlaith Begley were flanked by
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THE North West Migrants Forum was delighted to receive £150,000 from the Co-Op Foundation recently. Of the 13 groups in the UK selected for funding, the Migrants Forum was the only one in Northern Ireland to receive an allocation from the charity. The North West Migrants Forum was set up in 2012 to tackle racial
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OVER 50 people gathered in the North West Migrants Forum recently for an event organised to mark World Refugee Day. The audience comprised representatives from a range of sectors including community, government, education, voluntary and legal. Host for the day was Migrants Forum Programmes Manager Naomi Green while guest speakers included Úna Boyd of the
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MINISTER of State for Northern Ireland Steve Baker has given a commitment that he will raise a number of issues with the home secretary following a meeting with the North West Migrants Forum. The meeting was the first to be held in the Forum’s new premises at Waterloo Place. It was also the first formal
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THE North West Migrants Forum has held an evening of celebration to recognise the tireless work of its volunteers. Former Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Sandra Duffy visited the Forum’s centre on Fountain Street to present certificates to those who have dedicated time and energy to the charity. The event was held
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THE North West Migrants Forum says the UK government’s illegal migration bill dehumanises those seeking international protection. The bill is to become law after the government saw off a series of proposed amendments by the House of Lords on Monday night. Naomi Green is Programmes Manager with the North West Migrants Forum. She said the
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THE North West Migrants Forum has received a grant of £220,000 from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. The three-year unrestricted funding will enable the charity to continue the work it does in tackling racial inequality and prejudice. The North West Migrants Forum was founded in 2012 with the fundamental goal of supporting and advising members
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