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1. Shot for speaking out - Protect human rights defenders like Malala in Pakistan
Excerpt: …14 year-old Malala Yousufzai was shot in the head on her way home from school on 9 October 2012. The shooting of Malala in Pakistan's Swat valley was not accidental. The teenager was targeted by the Taliban for being 'secular' and 'promoting Western culture in Pashtun areas'. They attempted to…
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2. Campaigning for women’s equality at EU level
Excerpt: …The NWCI is the Irish national co-ordination of the European Women's Lobby (EWL), the largest umbrella organisation of women associations in the EU. The EWL Board meeting took place last weekend in Brussels where the meeting kicked off with a very timely seminar on Beating the Backlash: Moving Beyond an…
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3. Future direction of prostitution legislation in Ireland
Excerpt: …A broad national consultation on what the future prostitution legislation in Ireland should look like was launched by the Irish Minister for Justice and Equality in June 2012. Last Saturday (13 October), a one-day conference on the Future Direction of Prostitution Legislation was held as part the consultation process.The Irish…
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4. New Website - Irish Deaf Women’s Group
Excerpt: …The Irish Deaf Women's Group has launched its new Website: http://www.deafwomen.ie/ The group also has a new Facebook page.
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5. NWCI is recruiting a Policy Officer
Excerpt: …The NWCI is currently recruiting A Policy OfficerThe Policy Officer will be responsible for the development and promotion of a range of NWCI policy positions and for overseeing key research projects.You will be interested in this job if you have:At least 3 years experience in the past five years, in…
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6. Rights Muslim Women Don’t Have
Excerpt: …Muslim Women of Eire are organising an event 'Rights Muslim Women don't have' on Wednesday, 31 October, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8. This is a women only event. Creche facilities are available, please ask in advance.
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Excerpt: …After a sell-out run at the 2011 ABSOLUT Fringe, Then This Theatre are delighted to bring their critically acclaimed production of The Yellow Wallpaper to Project Arts Centre.The dark corners of the theatre reflect the dark corners of the mind in this adaptation of the American Gothic novella which charts…
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8. Applications open for Inspire Programme in Dublin
Excerpt: …Women for Election, an organisation to inspire and equip women to succeed in politics is delighted to open applications for our final INSPIRE programme of 2012, in Dublin on Saturday, 24 November, 9am-5pm. At INSPIRE participants work with national experts to develop their skills in campaigns, confidence and communications; they…
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9. NWCI is recruiting a Receptionist
Excerpt: …currently recruiting for an intern for the following position:Receptionist – 3 days a week (this is an unpaid position) Main Purpose of Job To be the first point of contact for members and the public. To provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the NWCI.You will…
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10. Sonas Housing Annual Review Launch and Research on Women and Homelessness
Excerpt: …Minister Jan O'Sullivan is launching the Sonas Housing Annual Review 2011 on Wednesday, 31st October at 9.30am in the European Union House at 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.There will be a presentation of the work of Sonas in 2011 followed by an input from Paula Mayock and Sarah Sheridan. Paula…
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11. NWCI welcomes appointment of Tom Arnold
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the appointment of Tom Arnold as Chair of the Constitutional Convention.Speaking today NWCI Director Orla O'Connor said,'Tom Arnold has a strong track record of supporting the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, especially women. Now he has the opportunity to support…
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12. NWCI is recruiting a Receptionist
Excerpt: …We are currently recruiting for an intern for the following position: Receptionist – 3 days a week (this is an unpaid position) Main Purpose of Job To be the first point of contact for members and the public. To provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of…
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13. Just Love - A Gig For Marriage Equality
Excerpt: …Marriage Equality are delighted to announce that some of Ireland's leading musicians will be coming together for one night only this October for Just Love - A Gig For Marriage Equality.We hope you'll join us at the Round Room in the Mansion House on Dublin's Dawson Street this Bank Holiday…
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14. The Women’s Aid 16 Days of Action Blog is now live
Excerpt: …The Women's Aid Blog for the 16 Days of Action campaign went live on 1 October 2012. Check in regularly for all your 16 Days of Action news, resources, features, events and updates on the 'One in Five Women' National Balloon Action.The 'One in Five Women' National Balloon Action in…
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15. UN Under Secretary and Head of UN Women addresses women’s conference on anti-racism
Excerpt: …Michelle Bachelet, Under Secretary General of the United Nations and Head of UN Women called on women from minority backgrounds in Ireland to be leaders and to send a clear message to policy makers and society at large that racism, discrimination and violence against women from minority backgrounds comes at…
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16. The STAR Awards 2013 - Showcasing Teamwork and Awarding Recognition
Excerpt: …The STAR Awards are an awards initiative coordinated by AONTAS as part of the annual Adult Learners' Festival. The awards acknowledge the fantastic work undertaken by adult learning projects throughout Ireland and celebrate the positive contribution that these projects make to our society, our economy and our local communities. Five…
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17. Paths for Women into Politics & Decision Making - Longford Women’s Link Conference
Excerpt: …Longford Women's Link organises this conference to explore the opportunities available to women to become more involved in political life and influencing political life within their community. The morning will focus on how women, individually and collectively, can begin to create the paths into decision-making within their own communities. The…
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18. Parent abuse is a domestic violence issue - Bray Women’s Refuge Conference
Excerpt: …Bray Women's Refuge will organise a conference on 'Parent abuse is a domestic violence issue' on Thursday, 8 November 2012 in the Wilton Hotel (formerly Ramada Hotel), Bray, Co. Wicklow. Deadline for registration is 1 November 2012.See Programme and Registration Form
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19. Who would qualify for a termination under North’s deeply ambiguous law?
Excerpt: …This article was first published in The Irish Times, 12 October 2012Kathy SheridanFive women who told their stories in this paper earlier this year would not qualify.IT IS being billed as the first clinic on the island of Ireland to offer abortions and the news of the imminent arrival in…
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20. Free publications on equality - Open Week at Equality Authority
Excerpt: …Are you a researcher, an academic, a teacher, a student or NGO working on equality? Would you like to get free publications on equality? The Equality Authority organises an open week from 15 -19 October 2012. During this week organisations, libraries, universities, schools, businesses, etc., are welcome to browse and…
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