The RIS launched a new report on family reunification entitled The Challenges facing Refugees, Beneficiaries of Subsidiary Protection and Persons granted Leave to Remain as they seek reunification with their families in Irelandon Thursday 30th July. The report was authored by Catherine Kenny, RIS Head of Policy and Research. The launch took place in the European Parliament Offices in Molesworth Street, Dublin and was well attended. Notable speakers were present including Niall Crowley, Independent Equality Consultant and former Equality Authority CEO, Manuel Jordao, UNHCR Representative in Ireland and Shahlaa Nassralla who gave a refugee’s perspective.
The report identifies the rights to family unity, examines international and domestic law and policy relating to family reunification and outlines the barriers facing refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection in applying for family members to join them in Ireland. It makes a number of recommendations.
For further information or to request a copy contact Wale Mogaji, RIS Head of Communications and Integration on 016453090 or email wale.mogaji@ris.ie
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