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Developed by ArtsEkta, the ‘Refugee and Asylum Arts Initiative’ first launched in 2014 to support and promote arts and cultural activities among Belfast’s growing population of refugees and asylum communities. The initiative created a forum for members of the refugee,
Over 130 children and young people compete in City-wide Cross-Community Basketball Tournament. This event is presented by PeacePlayers International – Northern Ireland with great support from Employees of Google (Dublin, EU HQ). By using the sport of Basketball, PeacePlayers –
The Criminal Justice Inspector has recently issued a response to hate crime in Northern Ireland. There were eight hate incidents a day reported to police in 2016. Let’s just let that sink in – eight hate incidents a day reported
Students at Turas took one small step (or rather 6,300 small steps!) on 19th November as they walked from the Skainos Centre in East Belfast to An Chultúrlann on the Falls Road. Turas, set up by Linda Ervine, means ‘journey’
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the launch of the new booklet “An essential Guide for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in NI “ at City Hall in Belfast. NICRAS (Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers)
In conjunction with several leading organisations, the Stop Attacks Forum has released a statement calling for a total end of all paramilitary attacks on men, women and children. On UN International Children’s Day, the forum emphasises especially the rights of every child and young
Are you prepared to ‘swing both ways’ to support both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland? Dave O Brien submitted a small step this week by wearing the football shirt below and pledging his support for both teams! Unfortunately
The One Small Step committee has welcomed the joint statement issued by the DUP, Sinn Fein, SDLP, UUP, Alliance Party and Green Party calling for the threats to residents of Cantrell Close in Belfast to be lifted. The statement states,
I am delighted to report that last Saturday’s Young Leaders Global 5K run was our most successful yet. As you know, the 5K race is run by Young Leaders from our Chapters across the world. They “virtually” pass the baton
Six years ago I took the small step of learning a few words of Irish as part of a cross-community initiative with a local women’s group who met, one week in East Belfast Mission, on the Newtownards Road and one