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Comhlámh’s Board of Directors 2023: Welcomes and Farewells
Meet new Board MembersAideen ElliottAideen has been active in solidarity movements in Ireland (We’re Not Leaving, Financial Justice Ireland, grassroots gatherings, Independent Workers’ Union, anti-war activism etc.), Morocco (GADEM – Moroccan organisation supporting...
Comhlámh Annual Report 2022 Published
Comhlámh Annual Report 2022:Foreward by the Chairperson, John Durcan Dear Members and Supporters of Comhlámh,2022 was an exciting and fruitful year for Comhlámh. It was a year that saw us welcome our new CEO, Dr Caroline Murphy, and develop a five-year strategic plan,...
‘Global Solidarity in Action: Comhlámh Strategic Plan 2023-2028’ Published
We are excited to introduce ‘Global Solidarity in Action: Comhlámh Strategic Plan 2023-2028‘, officially launched at our AGM 2023. The Strategy outlines our vision, mission and main focus for the coming five years. Developed collaboratively with our partners, members,...
JOB VACANCY: Solidarity and Capacity Development Coordinator
Job DescriptionJob Title: Solidarity and Capacity Development Coordinator Location: 12 Parliament Street, Dublin 2/hybrid option available. Reports to: Programme Manager Type of Contract: Part-Time (4 days per week) Permanent Probation: 6 Months Salary (5-day basis):...
#FirstWeds Summer Series 2023: FROM LEGAL OBLIGATIONS TO ILLEGAL PRACTICES: Challenging Pushbacks & the Erosion of the Rule of Law on the European Borders
Join us for First Wednesdays Summer Series 2023, in partnership with Oxfam Ireland, which will focus on the critical issue of EU pushbacks and the breakdown of the rule of law at the European borders. It aims to shed light on the human rights violations, law breaking,...
Comhlámh AGM & Annual Forum 2023- 25 May 2023
COMHLÁMH AGM 20236PM, Members only, HYBRID EVENT (in person at Comhlámh offices, 12 Parliament St, D2, or via Zoom) We invite Comhlámh members to the AGM 2023, where our CEO, the Chair and the Treasurer will report on the organisation’s work and finances in 2022. This...
End Orphanage Care Info Session on Orphanage Visits & Volunteering for the Schools Sector
Is your school currently planning a student trip abroad that might involve visiting or volunteering in a residential institution for children (‘orphanage’)? Or do you just want to learn more about the harms of institutional care and orphanage volunteering? If so,...
JOB VACANCY: Administrator, Information & Support
Job Description Job Title: Information and Support AdministratorReports to: Finance and Administration ManagerLocation: 12 Parliament Street, Dublin 2/hybrid option available.Type of contract: Part-time, fixed term to 31/12/23 As the Irish Association of Development...
EVENT: Why Ireland needs to leave the climate wrecking Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
Join us for a conversation on the ECT and why Ireland must leave this climate-wrecking treaty. The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is an investment agreement between 50 countries specifically for the energy sector. It dates back to the mid 1990s, from a time when the...
Comhlámh new Development Education Series for Code Volunteer Sending Agencies
We were delighted to kick off our Development Education (Dev Ed) Series for Code Volunteer Sending Agencies Wednesday, February 22nd. Building on previous Dev Ed Series’ for the Code network, this 2023 Series runs once per month over the next three months and...
The Comhlamh Trade Justice Group urges the Taoiseach to support a withdrawal of Ireland from the Energy Charter Treaty
The Comhlamh Trade Justice Group and nearly 30 Irish and international climate and development organisations are calling on the Taoiseach to support a withdrawal of Ireland from the Energy Charter Treaty. The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is an investment agreement...
Comhlámh Safeguarding Conversations & New Safeguarding Principle
In 2021, Comhlámh began a process of reviewing the Safeguarding Policies and Codes of Conduct of the Volunteer Sending Agencies that are signatories of Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice. This review happened in collaboration with international expert Angie Bamgbose....
MEDIA RELEASE: Childcare Reformers Coalition Call on the Government to Help End International Orphanage Volunteering and Institutionalisation of Children Globally
Dublin, 25 January 2023 – Childcare Reformers and NGO Activists of the ‘Put Children First: End Orphanage Care’ campaign led by Comhlámh meet Oireachtas Members today in a call for an end to international orphanage volunteering and the institutionalisation of children...
Put Children First: End Orphanage Care Campaign AV Room Hearing this Wednesday – We Need Your Help
We have exciting news about our Put Children First: End Orphanage Care campaign, and we urgently need your help! Email your TDThis Wednesday, January 25th 11am-12noon we will have an opportunity to present on the campaign at the Dail AV Room. In order for our message...
Applications opening soon for Skills in Development Education 2023 course
Comhlámh runs Skills in Development Education 8-part evening course annually in partnership with UCDVO. Applications for 2023 will open from 5th-26th January, and you can apply through an online application on the course page. Course dates for this coming year are...
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