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1. FIRST AFRICAN WOMAN AND FIRST TRAVELLER ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF THE NWCI
Excerpt: …Salome Mbugua, CEO of the African & Migrant women's network, AkiDwA, was today elected as deputy chairperson of the National Women's Council at the organisations annual general meeting in Dublin today. Tessa Collins, domestic violence co-ordinator with Pavee Point, was also elected to the board. It is the first time…
Section: Latest News
2. Palestinian women under occupation
Excerpt: …Stephen Lendman comments on a report, published earlier this year entitled, "Am I Not a Human (2): The Suffering of the Palestinian Woman under the Israeli Occupation" Lendman outlines the heartbreaking atrocities that many women have had to endure to have access facilities such as health and maternal care and…
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4. UNSCR 1325 Irish National Action Plan Process
Excerpt: …As the 10th anniversary approaches of the historic UN Security Council Resolution on women, peace and security (UN SCR 1325), civil society groups launch a Best Practice Guide and call on Government to develop an effective and inclusive Irish National Action Plan and ensure implementation of the resolution at home…
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6. "Extreme Poverty Around the Corner for Older Persons Everywhere," Warns UN Independent Exp
Excerpt: …4 June 2010GENEVA - "Societies are abandoning traditional care practices for older persons, who are left stranded in rapidly increasing numbers," warned UN Independent Expert Magdalena Sepúlveda during the presentation of her report on human rights and extreme poverty* to the Human Rights Council. "Nowadays, investment in social pensions is…
Section: Newsflash
7. Viva House opened on 4th June 2010
Excerpt: …Sonas Housing has opened Viva House from Friday 4th June. Viva House is a much-needed women's refuge located in the Fingal area, which provides safe, secure accommodation and specialist support services for women and children escaping domestic violence situations.Viva House comprises eight self-contained apartments and a large communal building with…
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8. LAUNCH OF THE OFFICIAL GLOBAL GEAR CAMPAIGN WEBSITE
Excerpt: …THE GENDER EQUALITY ARCHITECTURE REFORM CAMPAIGN (GEAR) IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE OFFICIAL GLOBAL GEAR CAMPAIGN WEBSITEThe GEAR Campaign invites civil society organizations and individuals from around the world to join the global campaign to create a strong new United Nations agency for women's rights. Join us…
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9. Act Now on 2015 campaign officially launched
Excerpt: …Former Taoiseach Dr. Garret FitzGerald launched our campaign.Now it is your turn to make the campaign a reality!What we need you to do:1. Put the logo of the campaign on your website. 2. Encourage your supporters to send an email to Brian Cowen via the campaign website.3. Let us know…
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10. OECDdirect: New publications
Excerpt: …The following OECD publications are hot off the press! Measuring Innovation - A New PerspectiveTaxing Wages 2009OECD Reviews of Human Resource Management in Government: Brazil 2010OECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Estonia 2010CLICK HERE
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11. Immigrant Council of Ireland Invite you to a Public lecture by Professor Rinus Penninx
Excerpt: …Theme: Fostering integration - what can we do to develop a model for social cohesion in diverse Ireland?Tuesday June 29, 2010Registration: 10amEvent: 10.30-1pmVenue: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8The event will also mark the closing of the ICI's Mentoring ProgrammePlease RSVP to admin@immigrantcouncil.ie or 01 674 0202 by…
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12. Bringing Women into Government
Excerpt: …Strategies for PolicymakersTop recommendationsThese policies are proven to increase women's participation in government (a complete list of recommendations can be found on page 4):Demand women's inclusion in transitional institutions, especially constitution-drafting bodies.Support constitutional provisions, such as parliamentary and executive branch quotas, that guarantee women's participation in all branches and at…
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13. Cut in lone-parent payment smacks of the jackboot
Excerpt: …No matter how the Government spins it, this proposal will hit the weakest in society, writes Jerome ReillyAt first impression, the Government's plan to abolish One-Parent Family Payments once the youngest child reaches 13 years has the heavy stamp of the jackboot about it.Sometimes first impressions are right on the…
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14. Susan McKay Speech at the Dublin Writers Festival on 5 June 2010
Excerpt: …My daughter was telling me about a Justin Timberlake song in which, she said, he compares the girl with a takeaway. I looked up the lyrics "Take my order cause your body's like a carry out..." Ads flashed across the screen, 'Hot ladies in Dublin on the prowl for fun...meet…
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15. Survivor of Gaza Freedom Flotilla to address NWCI AGM
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council is delighted to announce our guest speakers for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 18 June 2010.They are Ewa Jasiewicz and Freda Hughes, both of them feminists who are deeply engaged in the struggle for justice for Palestine.Ewa Jasiewicz was on board one of the ships…
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17. Speech by Clare Treacy at Networking Roundatble Event
Excerpt: …Presentation to ICTU Women's Committee & ICTU Executive CouncilThe ICTU Women's Committee developed a number of aims and objectives towards the end of November 2008, following a day long planning event. The day involved over 20 participants, with Gay Cunningham giving a keynote note address.A number of key areas were…
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18. Making our voices heard ﾖ the stories of Muslim women in Ireland
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19. "The Way Forward - enabling Women to participate in Politics"
Excerpt: …Women's Evening of Politics Thu 24th June 7.30pm Connolly Hall, Summerhill, Waterford (opp. Tax Office in the Glen) Labour Women Waterford & Women Into Politics present : "The Way Forward - enabling Women to participate in Politics"Interactive evening of discussion with local women and Dungarvan Labour Cllrs Teresa Wright and…
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20. PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT HOSTS IS SOCIALIST FEMINISM NECESSARY TODAY?
Excerpt: …While some on the Left believe that the overthrow of capitalism will automatically bring equality for women, others of us are not so complacent. Many socialist feminists believe women must organise and challenge their organisations from within so that sexism is taken seriously and policies are gender-proofed to make sure…
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