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According to Our Lights: 25 Years of Direct Provision

Written by Richard Troy on .

Through a powerful performance by writer/actor Donal O’Kelly, we’ll go on a journey through the turbulent waters of influences that led Irish policymakers to create this controversial system for accommodating people needing international refuge over a quarter-century ago.

Performance followed by a panel discussion in association with Afri, Action from Ireland.

Panellists will consider how Donal’s performance reflects their experience of the international protection process, either directly as applicants or advocating for system reform. Panellists are,

Donnah Vuma is a human rights advocate and coordinator of the Migrant Victims of Crime Support Project at Doras – supporting migrant and refugee victims of crime, including those affected by trafficking, gender-based violence, labour exploitation, and hate crimes. Drawing on her lived experience as a former international protection applicant, Donnah brings over 10 years of experience in advocacy, outreach, and project leadership. Donnah co-founded the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) in 2014, campaigning to end the Direct Provision system.

Nick Henderson is the CEO of the Irish Refugee Council, responsible for operational management, fundraising, advocacy and policy development, media and day to day governance. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Nick managed ‘Integrity at Work’, a Transparency International Ireland initiative promoting supportive working environments for whistle-blowers. Nick has also managed Amnesty International Ireland’s work on economic, social and cultural rights, was Legal Officer with the Irish Refugee Council’s Law Centre and the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland.

Mohd Khalil is a human rights activist with over 20 years’ research experience across the Middle East and Europe, specialising on peace-building and the prevention of violent extremism. He has worked with international organizations and local communities to support marginalized groups and advocate for systemic change. Currently a refugee living in Dublin, Mohd’s focus is on the issues of migration, displacement, and social inclusion.

In Conversation – Louise Lowe and Austin O’Carroll

Written by Richard Troy on .

Louise Lowe is director and co-founder of multi-award-winning ANU Theatre Company, whose socially engaged work encompasses both theatre and visual art. Dr Austin O’Carroll is a GP whose radical rethinking of health care systems has created alternative possibilities for many of our most vulnerable citizens. Both work in and share a passionate interest in the north inner city and will discuss place-making and community.

Zeitgeist Jukebox

Written by Richard Troy on .

An immersive theatre experience framed by Little John Nee’s masterful storytelling; a soulful antidote to the disconnection of our times, and a testament to the healing power of music. Let the fun go deep.

Phizzfest Rising

Written by Richard Troy on .

Join us for Phizzfest Rising, an unmissable scratch night hosted by writer and spoken word artist Emmet O’Brien.

MC Emmet O’Brien

Showcasing the best emerging poets, spoken word artists, musicians and theatre makers, Phizzfest Rising will celebrate the vibrant creative talent of Dublin 7 and beyond.

Featured Artists:

  • Music: Mórda, Neil O’Flanagan, Miranda Faul
  • Theatre: Cáit Moloney, Anto Seery & Stephen Cromwell, Jack Gavin, Ciara Hanley, Darren Dixon, Conor Clohessy & Nick Daugherty
  • Poetry/Spoken Word: Alice Murphy, Kev Kennedy, Joy Murphy, Tobi Balogun, Ned Dunn