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CEO | SCI Fellow '21 | Obama Scholar '22 | Women of Europe '24 #VotesForMigrants #GiveBlood Sign up to my newsletter & podcast #MigrantVote https://migrantsvote.substack.com/

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · May 17

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‘First I learned English, then I learned to speak for those with no voice’: new head of the Immigrant Council on her own migrant journey

Before I left the house, my mum crossed my forehead and looked at me with fear and hope. She walked with me to our neighbours, who drove me to a bus stop. On my shoulders, I carried a large backpack, ...

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 7d

Barak Obama was in town

Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 8d

Politicians with a migration heritage acting as if their lived experiences makes them more deserving than other migrants disgusts me more than politicians who are out of touch with reality due to their privileged background. Even more so when they hide behind supposedly liberal & democratic values

Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 8d

If you're obliged to volunteer to secure your immigration status that's an indentured servitude, not volunteering.

Ladies and gentlemen I give you the Labour 2025 @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

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Mahmood demands migrants earn right to settlement in UK - BBC News

New tests will include learning English to a high standard, paying National Insurance and not claiming benefits.

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 8d

Mahmood demands migrants earn right to settlement in UK - BBC News

New tests will include learning English to a high standard, paying National Insurance and not claiming benefits.

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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · 16d

Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social was at the Congress of Polish organisations on Saturday to speak about the integration framework here in #Ireland.

Teresa also had the opportunity to talk with Polish ambassador Artur Michalski and Polish Consul Michal Wybiral.

#Poland #migration #EU #Europe

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 24d

Happy Democracy Day. A gentle reminder that the right to vote is a right to democracy. #VotesForMigrants

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The right to democracy should not depend on citizenship status.

Migrants constitute a significant number of our societies and contribute a high level of revenue, yet without universal suffrage they are the blind spot of democracy.

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 24d

Half a page, not bad for a migrant writing in English as a second language.

Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 25d

Everyone is worried about the Russian drones, not enough are worried about the Russian disinformation that is reaching Ireland too.
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Teresa Buczkowska: Russia’s drones may not reach Ireland, but its lies are already spreading here

As the Russian military drones flew over Poland last Tuesday night, I was sleeping in my childhood home 70km from the Ukrainian border.

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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · 27d

With #Ireland’s presidential #election around the corner, now is a good time for those thinking of running for locals in 2029 to get some canvassing experience.

Take a look at this article written by our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social on how to prepare for a #political campaign ⬇️

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Thinking about running for a Council seat in 2029? Here are the 4 steps you should take now.

In the next few years, many opportunities will arise to improve your electoral chances. Make sure to grab them. Here are the 4 things you should do right now. A bonus tip included for party members.

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 28d

Migration is a story of grief wrapped in gratitude

Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 28d

Writers, what’s your favorite line you’ve ever written? Not your book’s strongest line—the one that makes you secretly proud every time you see it. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · 28d

Just arrived back from Poland... it was something, I tell you that
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Live updates: Poland is ‘closest it has been to open conflict since second World War’ amid Russian drone incident

Polish PM Donald Tusk condemns ‘large-scale provocation’ by Russia

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Sep 4

Everything can be weaponised, so let's not ban the item but change the context. How about raising 'Dublin for All' flags next to the Irish Tricolour? That way, we all can honour and enjoy being Irish because migrants also identify with the Irish flag.

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DCC to meet with gardaí over anti-immigrant flag campaign

Dublin City Council has said it will meet with gardaí in response to concerns expressed about the erection of tricolours across the city by anti-immigration campaigners.

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Krzysztof Rowiński @rowinski.bsky.social · Jul 25

Learn Polish in Trinity! Sign up for our evening courses, taught by Trinity instructors: www.tcd.ie/Russian/cour...

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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚨Applications now open!🚨

Our Migrant Leadership Academy is now open for applications. The training will take place in Dublin over 3 days from 3rd to 5th October 2025, followed by three online sessions in November.

Apply at link in bio🔗

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Aug 14

Did you know that Irish County & City Councils have the power to nominate Presidential candidates? That's why your vote in local elections matter, you are voting for people who have the power to nominate candidates for Irish Presidential elections.
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Presidential hopeful says he has backing of two councils

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · Aug 5

Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social spoke to @rteradio1.bsky.social #MorningIreland yesterday about the recent hate-related attacks on members of the immigrant community in #Ireland.

Listen to the interview here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Are racist attacks in Ireland on the rise?

Teresa Buczkowska, Immigrant Council of Ireland CEO, discusses the increased anxiety in migrant communities over hate-related incidents.

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Aug 4

Always a pleasure to engage in a dialogue about imprtant issues, thank you for the invitation.

Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Aug 4

Would you accept living in a constant fear of stepping outside your front door due to a risk of an assault? This is the reality migrants live in today in Ireland.

I spoke about the recent racists attacks on @rteone.rte.ie Morning Ireland today.
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Are racist attacks in Ireland on the rise?

Teresa Buczkowska, Immigrant Council of Ireland CEO, discusses the increased anxiety in migrant communities over hate-related incidents.

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Jul 26

In solidarity against violence against migrants because we're all made of the same stuff

Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Most Poles oppose citizens’ patrols on borders

The border patrol movement has gained prominence in recent weeks.

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Jul 23

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ESRI: Most Irish people have positive views on immigration

Economic and Social Research Institute study suggests Ireland has more positive attitudes about immigration than most EU27 countries

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Jul 23

Despite the media love for the sensationalism of negativity people live a different life.

In Ireland 73% of people feel comfortable with having migrants as neighbours.

In Poland 60% of people are against the nationalist citizens’ border patrols

Links below.

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Teresa Buczkowska @tbuczkowska.bsky.social · Jul 15

Stories of lived experience can be told through facts or a reflection on meaning. Thank you Islammiyah Kadejo for the opportunity to focus on the latter🙏
Want to know my recipe for breaking glass ceilings? Listen to the New Voices of Ireland podcast. Out in September.

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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · Jul 4

Information update 🚨
The law on organ donation in Ireland has changed. You will now be considered a potential organ donor when you die, if you are aged 18 or older, and have been living in Ireland for at least a year.

Read on to find out how to opt out ⬇️

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Forum Polonia @forumpolonia.bsky.social · Jul 4

Attention music & arts lovers. This is the one experience of Polish art you should not miss. Leszek Możdżer, the Polish jazz’s greatest revelation of the last two decades, is coming to Limerick this September. Well worth it, we promise! 🎼🤍♥️🎹

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CONCERT – Leszek Możdżer – Live in Limerick – Polish Arts Festival Highlight! - Polish Arts Festival

Festiwal Sztuki i Kultury Polskiej z dumą prezentuje Leszka Możdżera – najwybitniejszego polskiego pianistę jazzowego i odważnego innowatora muzycznego.

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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our CEO, @tbuczkowska.bsky.social, was a panellist at last week's event on the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), facilitated by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on behalf of the Special Rapporteur for Racial Equality and Racism, Dr Ebun Joseph. ⬇️

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