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Social Justice Ireland is an independent social justice think tank.
We provide independent social analysis and evidence-based policy proposals, with the aim of creating a sustainable future for every member of society and for societies as a whole. In all of this, we focus on human rights and the common good.
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Ireland’s response to the Ukrainian crisis – a blueprint for a better future?
Ireland’s response to the Ukrainian migrants has been almost exemplary and this “human rights first” approach should be the blueprint for a reshaping of Ireland’s International Protection system, according to a policy briefing published today by a new Roundtable on ‘Migration in our Common Home’, chaired by Social Justice Ireland and including members from across civil society, NGOs and academics.
However, it is not without its flaws. Within the Irish response is a heavy reliance on the community and voluntary sector to provide supports such as coordination of accommodation, teaching English, supporting family placements and so on. It was the community and voluntary sector who amplified safeguarding concerns relating to…
Cut the Debt
Recognising All Work
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
Progress on funding for higher education
Eliminate Financial Exclusion
More than one in five rentals subsidised by HAP
The latest data from the CSO on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Properties by Local Electoral Area indicate that more than one in five, 20.9 per cent, of all tenancies registered with the…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
International Day for Biodiversity
“God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages.”
Social dialogue must include all stakeholders not just some
More than 580,000 people are still living in poverty in Ireland, of which 164,000 are children
More Talk, More Action? What's Needed on Housing
The housing system in Ireland has become characterised by profit and privatisation: private developers building on State land; private landlords receiving large subsidies to provide “social…
Government Budgets failing low income households
The fundamental test for every Government is whether, when it leaves office, those with the least in our society are in a better position than when it entered office. The choices that Government…
Time to review fossil fuel subsidies
Separate Commitments, Separate Targets, Same Money?
Access, Waiting Times and Expenditure on Healthcare
The Challenge of Long-Term Unemployment
