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1. Supporting women at work: Minister White announces funding boost.
Excerpt: …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 is making approximately €1.9 million in grant funding available…
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2. SWITZERLAND - MORE WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT CABINET THAN MEN - FIRST TIME
Excerpt: …Switzerland women have for the first time taken control of the reins of power in this Alpine country that denied any females the vote until 1971. One Swiss canton, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, continued to bar women from local elections until 1990, making Switzerland the last European country to introduce universal suffrage.…
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3. Dublin City Council supports Act Now campaign
Excerpt: …Thanks to the support from SIPTU and Dublin City Council, the ActNow campaign has been able to spread its core messages on a 15 metre high banner in the city centre.Dublin City Council notes that1. World leaders, including the then Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern T.D. acting on behalf of the Government…
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4. ACJRD Conference - Women in the Criminal Justice System
Excerpt: Click here for the programme.
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5. FEMALE HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT CURRENTLY IN OFFICE
Excerpt: …1997- President Mary McAleese, Ireland She was Professor of Law and 1993-97 Pro-chancellor of University of Belfast. The eldest of nine children, she grew up in Northern Ireland and her family was one of many adversely affected by the conflict. She is an experienced broadcaster, having worked as a current…
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6. Annual General Meeting & Fundraising Gala Dinner
Excerpt: …Domestic Workers Action Group invites you to its second Annual General Meeting & Fundraising Gala Dinner Saturday 13 November 2010 Gresham Hotel Ballroom, O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 Wine Reception 6pm Sharp DWAG performance, live band and raffle Tables: €450 (ten people), Individual tickets: €50Group table bookings are encouragedDiscounted price available…
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Excerpt: …Hi all,You might be interested in an interesting article by Michael Taft on TASC websiteIt includes a reference to the Community Platform campaign '4steps2recovery'Invest, tax and restore spending cuts: Challenging the deflationary orthodoxy http://www.progressive-economy.ie/2010/09/invest-tax-and-restore-spending-cuts.html
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8. Videos to watch about Michelle Bachelet
Excerpt: …http://www.france24.com/en/20100923-michelle-bachelet-united-nations-chile The NWCI commented on the above piece on the France 24 Website. http://www.unwomen.org/2010/09/video-michelle-bachelet-speaks-to-the-press-at-the-spokepersons-noon-briefing http://www.unwomen.org/2010/09/video-former-chilean-president-tapped-to-lead-new-un-entity-on-womens-empowerment
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9. The Beginning of a Toxic Legacy
Excerpt: …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 form a formidable force fighting in the face of the on-coming…
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10. Moving in from the margins - women’s political representation in Ireland
Excerpt: …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, Reviewing women's political representation in Ireland on Saturday 18 September,…
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Excerpt: …Women in Action - Active Genders: Interdisciplinary Gender and Feminist Postgraduate Conference National University of Ireland, GalwayCALL FOR PARTICIPATIONSibéal is pleased to announce its 2010 postgraduate conference on the theme of 'Women in Action'. The conference will take place on Saturday November 27th, at the National University of Ireland, Galway.…
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12. Irish schools told that Muslim girls should not be allowed to wear the full face veil
Excerpt: …Schools in Ireland have been issued with new guidance stating that the full face veil worn by some Muslim girls is not allowed in Catholic secondary schools.The advice, covering issues ranging from the wearing of veils to assuring parents that the school is not trying to convert pupils to Catholicism,…
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Excerpt: …Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 11 am - 3:30 pmSeminar at the Teacher's Club, Parnell Square, Dublin"Informed Consent in Maternity Care: Perspectives from Ireland & the UK" Speakers will include Mary Kirwan, Barrister & Journalist, Beverley Beech, Hon. Chair, AIMS UK, and Dr. Jo Murphy-Lawless, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity…
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14. Important updates from The Community Foundation for Ireland
Excerpt: …Some important updates from The Community Foundation for Ireland:1. Philanthropist of the Year Awards - Closing date for nominations is Friday 24th September. Nominations can be made at www.communityfoundation.ieThe Community Foundation for Ireland is calling on everyone around the country to make their nominations now for the 2010 Irish Philanthropist…
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15. Final Call for Community Development Worker for Co Cavan Full time position
Excerpt: …The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) is a national Traveller organisation that promotes the recognition of Travellers as a nomadic ethnic group in Irish society.ITM is recruiting for the following position:Community Development Worker for Co. Cavan.Full time position The primary objective of this post is to lead in the development of…
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Excerpt: …Vacancy for Head of ServicesSonas Housing would like to invite applications for positon of Head of Services. This appointment occurs at a time of significant organisational change and expansion, arising from the implementation of the Pathway to Home model and new service development.Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Services…
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17. Conflict and Crisis to Renewal
Excerpt: …The IFPA & the United Nations Population Fund invites you to attend the launch of the 2010 State of the World Population report From Conflict and Crisis to Renewal:Generations of Change. The report explores the various ways conflict and natural disaster affect women and shows how women have fared since…
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18. Emerging Human Rights Issues - IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference
Excerpt: …DATE FOR DIARYSaturday, 20 November 2010 (9.00am-3.30pm)Irish Human Rights Commission and the Law Society of Ireland 8th Annual Human Rights ConferenceEmerging Human Rights IssuesKeynote SpeakerProfessor Michael O'FlahertyMember of the UN Human Rights CommitteePresident's Hall, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7To register interest in attending contact: Anthea Moore, Law…
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19. Gay and Lesbian Awards 2010
Excerpt: …THE GALAS 2010 Friday, 24th SeptemberAre you a member or friend of the LGBT community?Do you think it is important to honour lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people and organisations for their contributions to Irish society? Do you think it is important to honour politicians, employers and other people…
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20. Natural Traditions’ in Ballydehob, West Cork
Excerpt: …As a midwife and on behalf of the Community Midwives Association I would appreciate any help in getting the highest viewing numbers of this film on the day. Watch out for its broadcast on Cork Community TV and your local community TV soon! Also, The Community Midwives Association (c/o CMA,…
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