European funding awarded to CRAICNI

European funding awarded to CRAICNI

          CRAICNI is delighted to confirm that funding has been granted by the European Commission for a two year Erasmus+ project in partnership with colleagues from “MAPS” (Scotland), “OIKO.POLI.S” (Greece), “Nazilli P.E.C.” (Turkey) and “Training 2000” (Italy). Coordinated by Eileen Chan-Hu, Executive Director of CRAICNI, the main aim is to design…

Imagine a diverse, sharing society based on mutual respect

Imagine a diverse, sharing society based on mutual respect

Imagine a diverse, sharing society based on mutual respect A talk presented as part of the IMAGINE! Belfast Festival, March 13, 2018 By Dr. Edie Shillue   When we see artwork that brings together diversity in colour, shape and size we refer to it as ‘beautiful’.   Most of us strive for it when expressing ourselves…

Beyond migration: Learning for an Understanding and Inclusive Society

I will start with a quote by Maya Angelou, “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”  We only need to look around us to appreciate the various…

Race Equality Works research provides first ever report into race equality in NI workplaces

A short study by Ulster University into race equality legislation in Northern Ireland has indicated significant work needs to be carried out to give employers more confidence in dealing with the issue. The research carried out for the first time on a small amount of Northern Ireland employers found that they overwhelmingly needed more support…