I Welcome is a people’s movement calling for an end to the system of Direct Provision. Download and print your sign here, then post your selfie!!
We are asking the government to listen to the will of the Irish people, who want the chance to WELCOME refugees and asylum seekers into our communities. We would consider ourselves lucky to call these people neighbours, colleagues, and friends. Right now, we are being deprived of the opportunity to do so, and deprived of the diversity of culture that makes the tapestry of any society so much riche
r and deeper. Under Direct Provision, asylum seekers are kept away from communities- they are not entitled to seek work, to cook for themselves, or to access third level education,. They are subject to a curfew, which restricts their movement and activities. They are forced to survive on 19.10 per week. They are not entitled to travel, which leaves women particularly vulnerable, due to our country’s terrifying abortion laws. They are virtually imprisoned. The Direct Provision system is designed to be so unpleasant as to deter people from seeking asylum in Ireland. And people are living under these conditions for up to 10 years. Clearly, the Irish government is racist. The Irish people however, are not. And this is how we can show it. HOW YOU CAN TAKE PART IN THIS CAMPAIGN
1. Take a photograph of yourself holding our sign (available on this page for download and print), in a local spot within your community/ town.
2. Upload it to your social media with the hashtag EndDirectProvision.
3. Nominate three social media friends to do the same. Lets send a clear message!! Will you hear us, Irish government??
