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We might still in the state of shock and despair after the EU Referendum result coming out on last Friday morning. During our EU Referendum events for the EU Migrant communities, uncertainty and fear of future work, legal status, children and education, etc. were the prevailing issues facing the EU migrant communities. With the confirmation of a leave result on Friday, fears and uncertainty have taken further shape. The post-Brexit result has left serious implications for our economy, politics and our private and social lives but it has also fundamentally changed the relationship of this country for the many EU migrant communities who have made Northern Ireland and across the UK, their home.

In the post-Brexit situation we would like to reassure the community of our legal certainty on one hand and to look at the issues ahead such as the sudden upsurge of racial abuse and racist attacks across UK; the workers’ rights and protection, in particular racial discrimination and racial harassment in the work place as result of Brexit; the future of migration; the impact of the local economy; how government policy such as the current consulted programme for government and the approved racial equality strategy response to Brexit can address the long terms impacts of Brexit. Therefore, we would like to invite you to participate in this important seminar to address the above issues and other concerns that might face the community.

Both NICEM and the Migrant Centre NI would also like to reassure the BME community that we are continuing to work alongside PSNI to tackle race hate crimes and providing victim support services to those affected by such actions. We will also continue to monitor the ongoing situation as it unfolds and take necessary action if and when required.

The seminar will be held on Saturday, 9 July 2016 at 11-1pm at Wellington Park Hotel.

Please click on the following link for a copy of the draft programme and registration form: NICEM UK Exit EU Seminar 9th July 2016