MWSN overview
S.T.E.P. launched the Migrant Worker Support Network (MWSN) in May 2006. The network was established to allow the sharing of information and resources across all organisations working on Migrant Worker issues.
There are currently 60 members of the network who receive weekly e-alerts and quarterly newsletters detailing infromation, news, events etc. based on Migrant Workers. Members also benefit from a number of seminar and information events planned throughout the year.
The idea
With organisations across Northern Ireland dealing on a regular basis with the issues affecting Migrant Workers, there is an increasing need for shared information on practices and issues. As deliverers of one of the pioneering Migrant Support projects, S.T.E.P. has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area. We are asked by organizations across Northern Ireland for advice on how to deal with Migrant Worker issues.
Through the M.W.S.N., it is hoped that there will be a sharing of information, best practice activity and resources so that all organizations proactively dealing with Migrant Worker issues have support to continue their good work. The network will not be based on meetings of members, as organisations working in the sector are already subject to countless internal and external meetings. Instead MSWN will provide an opportunity for information transfer and knowledge sharing at minimal inconvenience.
The aims and objectives
Aim
“Shared knowledge for a shared intercultural vision” - to establish an information and knowledge network which will contribute to building an equitable and rights-based society which respects difference and celebrates diversity.
Objectives
- To ensure access to current, reliable, consistent and relevant information.
- To share good practice, innovation, research, policy development and problem solving.
- To contribute to the development of appropriate regional strategy and policy.
- To address the problems created by lack of knowledge, isolation, prejudice.
- To contribute to the collective challenge to racism, inequality and human rights violation.
The benefits
- Members will enjoy the opportunity of sharing ideas with other organisations working on similar issues
- Members will be kept up-to-date with new developments in the issues surrounding migrant workers by the pooling of information and input of information from all members
- Members will be able to network with other organisations so that opportunities to share resources can be identified reducing duplication of work
- Members will have support in problem-solving and conflict resolution
- It will also contribute to the development of base-line information
A website dedicated to the Migrant Workers Support Network can be found at
www.mwsn.org. This website includes a 'members only' section for subscribed members of the network.
Becoming a member
To become a member - download an application pack now. Click
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Contact
Network and Development Officer
Telephone: 028 877 750 211
