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Dec 124 min read

Human Rights Day 2024

Every 10th of December, the world marks Human Rights Day as the day in 1948 that the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of...

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Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Nov 244 min read

Tribute to Anna Lo

By Eileen Chan-Hu, Chair of Migrant and Minority Ethnic Thinktank. On behalf of the Migrant and Minority Ethnic Thinktank, I would like...

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Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Apr 161 min read

Statement on recent hate crime

The Migrant and Minority Ethnic Thinktank strongly condemns the recent hate crime against Takura Makoni in Finaghy, South Belfast. The...

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MME Think Tank Chairperson’s Report 2018 - 2023

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Dec 5, 20231 min read

MME Think Tank Chairperson’s Report 2018 - 2023

I am delighted to present this report and would start by thanking the current board members Dr Maurice Marcartney, Mrs Ola Sobieraj, Ms...

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Loader Report on Education and Ethnicity in NI launched

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Jul 9, 20232 min read

Loader Report on Education and Ethnicity in NI launched

A significant new research report on ‘Experiences of Education Among Minority Ethnic Groups in Northern Ireland’ was launched at Queen’s...

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Belluigi Report on Research Responsiveness released

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Jul 2, 20231 min read

Belluigi Report on Research Responsiveness released

A report on Academic Research Responsiveness to Migrants and Ethnic Minorities in Northern Ireland, written by Dr Dina Belluigi and...

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Mental Health and Sanctuary in Northern Ireland

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

May 21, 20234 min read

Mental Health and Sanctuary in Northern Ireland

As this is Mental Health Awareness Week, I write to you to draw attention to a growing crisis among certain of our neighbours.

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Academic Research Responsiveness to Ethnic Minorites and Migrants in Northern Ireland

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Apr 26, 20231 min read

Academic Research Responsiveness to Ethnic Minorites and Migrants in Northern Ireland

Dina Belluigi, Yvonne Moynihan and Stella Attah met with the MME Council to present the interim findings of a project ..

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Investigating the Relationship Between Choosing a Partner, Social Behaviours, &Cultural Background

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Apr 23, 20231 min read

Investigating the Relationship Between Choosing a Partner, Social Behaviours, &Cultural Background

Investigating the Relationship Between Choosing a Partner, Social Behaviours, and Cultural Background

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DONATE AND HELP PRODUCE A BOOK ABOUT THE MIXED RACE IRISH

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Feb 21, 20231 min read

DONATE AND HELP PRODUCE A BOOK ABOUT THE MIXED RACE IRISH

Please donate £5 or any higher amount to our new book project for schools!

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MME oral presentation to the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Feb 14, 20231 min read

MME oral presentation to the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African

Migrant and Minority Ethnic ThinkTank oral presentation to the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent.

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Centre for Democracy & Peace Building Fellowship Project - New Deadline Date 16 January 2023

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Dec 21, 20221 min read

Centre for Democracy & Peace Building Fellowship Project - New Deadline Date 16 January 2023

It has been agreed to extend the deadline for the survey to 16th January (originally 19th December)

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MME Questionnaire - Centre for Democracy & Peace Building Fellowship Project

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Dec 13, 20221 min read

MME Questionnaire - Centre for Democracy & Peace Building Fellowship Project

Centre for Democracy & Peace Building Fellowship Project Survey

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Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Nov 28, 20221 min read

Statement: lack of progress

Following the broadcast of an interview with Mr Kenneth Fraser, former Head of the Executive Office’s (TEO) Racial Equality Unit on BBC...

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Representations of Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater Communities in higher education

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Jun 17, 20221 min read

Representations of Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater Communities in higher education

Available evidence points to considerable under-representation of Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater (GTRSB) communities1 in higher

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Fellowship programme for people of African descent

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

May 28, 20221 min read

Fellowship programme for people of African descent

The Fellowship programme for people of African descent is an intensive human rights training for people of African descent, from the...

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The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Mar 10, 20221 min read

The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland

House of Commons Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland.

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Lord Boateng in conversation with Alfred Abolarin

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Feb 27, 20222 min read

Lord Boateng in conversation with Alfred Abolarin

Lord Boateng in conversation with Alfred Abolarin, followed by a panel discussion. Monday, 21 March 2022. Venue: Black Box, Hill Street....

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Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Feb 14, 20221 min read

R.I.P Ronald Vellem

The board members of the MME Council are saddened to hear of the passing of Ronald Vellem; a dear friend, colleague, advocate, community...

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The MME board wishes you a Joyous Festive Season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Migrant Minority Ethnic Council

Dec 23, 20211 min read

The MME board wishes you a Joyous Festive Season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

MME bulletin - December 2021

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