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UNHCR chief Guterres signs funding agreement with Ireland
5 Feb 2009 Ireland pledges continued financial support to UNHCR under a new two-year funding agreement signed in Dublin with the refugee agency's chief. -
UNHCR backs new Irish campaign against people smuggling
24 Oct 2008 UNHCR gives its support to a campaign by the Irish police and justice ministry to raise awareness about the trafficking of human beings. -
Irish-based web links hands and hearts
14 Aug 2008 ammado.com is more than a social network site; it seeks to connect non-profits and individuals to change the world for the better, including for refugees. -
UNHCR welcomes draft Irish asylum law
30 Jan 2008 The UN refugee agency welcomes a draft immigration and asylum law that will overhaul all existing Irish legislation on these key issues. -
It's a long way from Myanmar for Karen refugees
28 Jan 2008 Ireland has for the first time accepted refugees from Myanmar for resettlement. They are starting their new lives in the scenic north-west. -
Irish athletes give sportswear, hope to refugees in Georgia
28 Dec 2007 Irish athletes on their way to next year's Beijing Olympic Games encourage refugees in the Caucasus. -
Irish Girl Guides reaching out to refugees
17 Jul 2007 The Irish Girl Guides have launched an outreach project to promote their organization among new migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees, hoping in turn to assist their integration. -
Ireland's annual funding to UNHCR tops US$20 million for first time
4 Apr 2007 Ireland's annual financial contribution to UNHCR and its work has topped US$20 million for the first time with the announcement that it will give the agency US$16.9 million in core funding this year. -
UNHCR welcomes draft bill that will let refugee doctors practise in Ireland
28 Feb 2007 The UN refugee agency on Wednesday welcomed draft legislation that will allow refugees who are qualified doctors to register and practise in Ireland for the first time. The proposal is included in the draft Medical Practitioners Bill, which is aimed at modernising the profession.