Ireland - 2012
Are there positive initiatives to improve/support poor educational provision for migrant and minority groups?
- Code:
- RED79
- Key Area:
- Education
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Some examples of positive initiatives regarding education, immigrants and minorities are: The National Action Plan against Poverty and Social Exclusion, 2001-2003 and 2003-2005, which sets the principal education targets for Traveller education, and the ‘Intercultural Education Strategy, 2010- 2015.’ |
| Qualitative Info |
‘Intercultural Education Strategy, 2010- 2015’ Aims: · “respect the diversity of values, beliefs, languages and traditions in Irish society and is conducted in a spirit of partnership” (Education Act, 1998). · Ensure all education providers are assisted with ensuring that inclusion and integration within an intercultural learning environment become the norm. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Majority, Asylum seekers, Africans/black people, National minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Employment - labour market, Health and social protection, Education, Culture, Political discourse -parties - orgs, Political participation, Anti-discrimination, Integration - social cohesion, Daily life |
| External Url | http://www.education.ie/servlet/blobservlet/des_recom_traveller_educ_strategy.pdf http://www.education.ie/servlet/blobservlet/mig_intercultural_education_strategy.pdf |
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