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1. Supporting women and children raped during conflict heart of foreign policy – Gilmore
Excerpt: …SUPPORTING women and children raped and tortured during conflict will be the heart of Ireland's foreign policy, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore vowed today.The country will champion the cause of those who faced gender-based violence in war zones and developing countries, he said.The Government's new national action plan aims to increase the…
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2. EAPN calls for the immediate publication of JLC Review
Excerpt: …Members of the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) have cautiously welcomed media reports on the findings of the review of the Joint Labour Committee (JLC) process for setting the minimum wage in certain low paid sectors.The EAPN's 2020 Ireland Europe Working Group has called on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and…
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3. Kate Bolick: why marriage is a declining option for modern women
Excerpt: …In 2001, when I was 28, I broke up with my boyfriend. Allan and I had been together for three years, and there was no good reason to end things. He was (and remains) an exceptional person, intelligent, good-looking, loyal, kind. My friends, many of whom were married or in…
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4. Violence against women highlighted
Excerpt: …Support for women and children raped and tortured during conflict will be the focus of a new foreign policy initiative, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said today.The Government's new national action plan on women, peace and security aims to increase the number of female peacekeepers and will champion the cause of those…
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5. Capitalism and Sexism: how gender inequality is linked to class inequality
Excerpt: …Over the last year thousands of young women have been on their first demonstrations.Some were protesting against rising tuition fees. Some were striking against attacks on their pensions.Many others were taking to the streets on the Slutwalks, Million Women Rise, Reclaim the Night and others to say no to sexism,…
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6. Be the change you wish to see: eliminate violence against women
Excerpt: …Every year, two million women are added to the 101 million missing women worldwide.Female infanticide, sex selective abortions, rape, domestic violence, acid attacks, bride burning, widow discrimination, trafficking, female genital mutilation, honour killings and forced prostitution are just some of the types of violence which are killing women every single…
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7. ‘16 days of action against violence against women’
Excerpt: …To raise awareness of the "16 Days..." campaign, the Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (Sligo, Leitrim & West Cavan) have created a set of 5 cartoons, depicting forms of Domestic Violence and Abuse.Use them in your newsletter, face book page, hang on your walls or any other innovative ways you can…
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8. Pakistan passes landmark women’s rights bill
Excerpt: …The Pakistani National Assembly has passed a long-awaited women's rights bill which outlaws forced marriage, sexual discrimination and the use of women as a bargaining tool when settling personal and tribal disputes.The practice, knows as Sarwa, degrades women to mere objects which are offered as "peace tokens" by a guilty…
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9. Facebook rape page still up: mainstream press seem uninterested
Excerpt: …The WVoN Facebook rape page campaign against this page - You know shes playing hard to get when your chasing her down an alleyway - is ongoing: despite an initial slowing down of comments, the misogynists are gathering again and the offensive - and usually badly spelt - comments are…
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10. Palaung women in Myanmar suffering widespread domestic violence
Excerpt: …Almost all Palaung ethnic women from eastern Myanmar are affected by domestic violence according to a report by the local Palaung Women's Organisation (PWO).The "Voices for Change" report, based on a survey of 600 people in four townships, found that 90 per cent of Palaung women have experienced or seen…
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11. Technology - friend or foe for women human rights defenders
Excerpt: …Information and communication technologies (ICTs) present opportunities and dangers for women human rights defenders (WHRDs).ICTs have become an indispensible part of our daily lives as we work and connect through social networking.The use of ICTs provide WHRDs with accessible, cost effective tools to document abuses, build evidence, raise awareness, publicise…
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12. Women’s Human Rights: Creating Global Solidarity Conference
Excerpt: …9 December 2011, Thomond Park, LimerickThis conference will promote feminist movement building, women's human rights and solidarity between women locally and globally. The conference will explore feminist activism and women's demands for greater voice, presence and influence at local, national and international levels, on issues such as domestic violence, conflict…
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Excerpt: …When: Tuesday 29th November, 11.30amWhere: Dublin Region Homeless Executive (formerly the Homeless Agency), Parkgate Hall, 6-9 Conyngham Road, Dublin 8Who: Senator Ivana Bacik will launch the report with input from report authors Monica O'Connor and Jane PillingerClick here to read more about this event...
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Excerpt: …The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is currently seeking to recruit appropriately qualified professionals as Seconded National Experts on Gender Mainstreaming (Tools & Methods). The place of work is Vilnius, Lithuania.Click here to learn more......
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15. URGENT PETITION: TAX WEALTH FOR THE COMMON GOOD- HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
Excerpt: …CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTOur Petition is now at 1500 signatures as at 10am Monday 21st. Please help us spread to word to increase our total and put the pressure on the Governement as Budget 2012 draws near.The wealthy can afford to give more. Tax wealth for the common good.…
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16. Join Community Campaign March for Jobs and Growth
Excerpt: …The SIPTU Community Campaign will be participating in March for Jobs and Growth that is being organised by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions. Community activist and SIPTU member Cathleen O'Neill will address the march.Saturday 26th November 2011,12 noon, Parnell Square, Dublin 1We are calling on community members and supporters…
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17. Adult Education Guidance Association
Excerpt: …The AEGAI will aim to accurately and appropriately represent the views of its members to ensure the continued development of professional Adult Educational Guidance in Ireland.The Objectives of the AEGAI are: * To promote the Adult Guidance services represented by the AEGAI and the interests of their clients. * To…
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Excerpt: …Monday 5th December, Ballybane Enterprise Centre, 1.30pm - 3pmSpeakers will include:- Traveller women entrepreneurs- Liz Cassidy, EU Ambassador of female EntrepreneurshipAt the event ETWE will be formally launched Click here to learn more.....
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19. Alignment of Local Government and Local Development Functions and Programmes
Excerpt: …As you probably know, the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government has announced a consultation process on the Alignment of Local Government and Local Development Functions and Programmes. The CWC is one of the organisations that has been invited to submit a position on the proposal. In order to…
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20. NWCI deputy chairperson calls on government to tackle racism after spate of violent attacks
Excerpt: …IRELAND BLACK LEADERS CONDEMN WEAK GOVERNMENT ON RACISM...Press Conference will be held at Buswells Hotel at 12pm Friday 25 November 2011 Thursday 24, November - Ireland's Black leaders will hold a Press Conference in the Buswells Hotel at 12pm Friday 25 November 2011 to call on the Government to speak…
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