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Pakistan - Challenges for Domestic Violence Legislation

Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010

For more than a year, Pakistan's Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill has languished in legislative limbo, awaiting political resuscitation. The National Assembly passed the bill on August 4, 2009, but the Senate failed to do so within three months mandated by...

PALESTINE - WEST BANK - INTERVIEW WITH JANET MIKHAEL, MAYOR OF RAMALLAH

Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010

"Women are very insightful on how to run a city, ensure its improvement and cleanliness and take care of supporting women, children and families, through cultural centers, parks, and social projects."iKNOW Politics: Ms. Janet Mikhael, you are the first...

ONE TRUE STEP - WOMEN & BREAST CANCER - INSPIRATION VIDEO

Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010

The song, One True Step, is a story of women who have been through breast cancer. But the message is true of any huge life challenge. When the path isn't easy or clear, even the smallest step makes a difference....

Women’s role in Catholic Church

Published: Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Madam, - I write on behalf of a group of women who met on Sunday, September 26th to share our thoughts and feelings on the position of women in the Catholic church today. We believe the time has now come...

Women in the media speech for Irish Feminist Network launch by Anthea McTeirnan

Published: Tuesday, October 05, 2010

I just thought that before I started I'd tell you about Chloe. She's the same age as many of you and, like you, she has definite political views. Yesterday she waded in to the Cementgate controversy, defending Joe McNamara after...

Irish women

Published: Monday, October 04, 2010

It wasn't just men being stupid and irresponsible during the Celtic Tiger years, says Pat Fitzpatrick, and if it wasn't for male testosterone levels we would all still be living in cavesHow long before we see a gender-studies course in...

Irish Femimist Network Newsletter

Published: Monday, October 04, 2010

Irish Feminist NetworkMonthly newsletter

Gender Justice: Key to Achieving the Millennium Development Goals

Published: Monday, October 04, 2010

Enhancing Gender Justice and Ending Discrimination against Women Critical to Achieving the MDGsUNIFEM (part of UN Women) released an excerpt from the forthcoming2010-2011 edition of its flagship publication, Progress of the World's Women, in time for the UN Summit...

Supporting women at work: Minister White announces funding boost.

Published: Monday, October 04, 2010

Statement by Mary White - Minister of state with responsibility for Equality, Integration and Human Rights.43 projects across Ireland to receive funding of up to €50,000 eachMinister of State for Equality, Integration and Human Rights Mary White has announced that she...

The Beginning of a Toxic Legacy

Published: Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A feeling of outrage pervaded the atmosphere at the Community Employers Sector Forum seminar which took place on 15th September in Liberty Hall Dublin.Members from the voluntary sector along with representatives from IMPACT, Siptu and ICTU came together to...

Moving in from the margins - women’s political representation in Ireland

Published: Monday, September 27, 2010

UCC Women's Studies in conjunction with the Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) presented the one day conference 'Moving in from the Margins: Women's political representation in Ireland' Speech by Susan McKay, CEO National Women'sCouncil Of Ireland at the conference,...

CLAIMING OUR FUTURE at the RDS

Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Ireland is at a critical moment. You can help turn this crisis into a positive turning point. Claiming our Future is a unique event. It offers a chance for people, trade unions, community organisations, environmental groups and other civil society...

Protest Gathering

Published: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

The Executive Council of Congress has organised a protest gathering to take place outside of Leinster House (Kildare Street entrance), onWednesday 29thSeptember between 1-2pm (assemble at 12.30pm outside Anglo Irish Bank, Stephen's Green), as part of the ETUC day...

Sign Up for a Better Future: Roadmap for a renewed and strengthened equality and human rights system

Published: Monday, September 20, 2010

 Equality & Rights Alliance is seeking to mobilise civil society groups and activists and all those engaged in action against poverty, inequality and abuse of human rights to support our campaign for the implementation of this Roadmap for change. We...

Off Message By Jennifer O’Connell

Published: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Dear daughter: I wanted to write you a note of apology for the ways in which my generation has so dismally failed yours. Right now - through your four yearold eyes - the world is an uncomplicated place.When you...

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