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1. Calling all Older LGBT People…
Excerpt: …Homosexuality was criminalised, their relationships were often totally invisible, and many experienced discrimination, exclusion and even violence. While many survived and thrived, for many others those experiences have had a lasting impact.There has been enormous progress in Ireland over the last 20 years, not least with decriminalisation in 1993, the…
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2. Launch of the Irish Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2009
Excerpt: …Ms. Mary White T.D.Minister of State for Equality, Integration & Human Rights Launch of the Irish Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2009 I am delighted to be here today with you all to launch your 2009 Annual Report. This is my third visit to the Commission since I became Minister…
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3. Why men who use prostitutes can be as dangerous as Larry Murphy
Excerpt: …What is it that men in Ireland want, sexually, from women? Significant numbers, it seems, want to be able to have a girlfriend or a wife, with whom to enjoy socially accepted intimate relationships, while at the same time secretly ordering up the sexual services of women who are completely…
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4. RUHAMA ASSIST 196 WOMEN IN 2009
Excerpt: …22% increase in demands on Ruhama's services...In its Annual Statistics Report for 2009, published today, Ruhama confirmed that it had assisted 196 women affected by prostitution throughout the year. This included a significant number of women who had been trafficked into this country for the purposes of sexual exploitation and…
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Excerpt: …In a colourful display of solidarity, 3,000 gay, lesbian and bisexual people marched through the heart of Dublin to demand civil rights for same sex marriage. The march, organised by LBGT group Noise, took place on Sunday and ran from Dublin City Hall to the Department of Justice where the…
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6. Conference to explore lack of women in politics in Ireland
Excerpt: …Reviewing women's political representation in Ireland will be the focus of a conference taking place at UCC next month. UCC Women's Studies in conjunction with the Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) will present the one day conference 'Moving in from the Margins: Women's political representation in Ireland' on Saturday…
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7. Good Intentions Are Not Enough, say 67 anti-poverty organisations
Excerpt: …One month ahead of crucial UN Summit, NGOs urge the Government to publish a plan to deliver on Ireland's aid commitments.The 67 anti-poverty groups and NGOs in the "Act Now on 2015" campaign have called on the Government to urgently publish a plan for meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),…
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8. NATIONAL CONCERT HALL IN AID OF THE DUBLIN RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
Excerpt: …DATE FOR YOUR DIARY National Concert Hall SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2010 PLEISIUR IS AN EVENING OF LEGENDARY IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC, SINGERS AND COMPOSERS AT THE NATIONAL CONCERT HALL IN AID OF THE DUBLIN RAPE CRISIS CENTRE "Dreams don't come much better that this.. a night of heart-stoppingly beautiful music' Siobhan…
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9. The March for Marriage is just over a week away
Excerpt: …Your help is needed to make it happen. The March for Marriage Details Gathering at 2pm beside City Hall on Dame St and marching to the Department of Justice on Stephen's Green. Colm O'Gorman of Amnesty International will be among the speakers.Tripod, just around the corner, will be hosting a…
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10. Moving in from the Margins - Women’s political representation in Ireland
Excerpt: …Facilitated by the Board of Women's Studies UCC and the Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) Gender Politics Specialist GroupVenue: Cavanagh Pharmacy Building Room LG51Saturday 18th September 2010University College CorkPlease forward the registration form to: sandra.mcavoy@ucc.ie or f.buckley@ucc.ie or post to:Dr Sandra McAvoy,Women's Studies,c/o The History Department,University College CorkorMs Fiona…
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11. Irish women are condemned to a terrifying sentence
Excerpt: …Last weekend, I found myself surrounded by some of my closest female friends. It was the usual crowd, give or take, but certainly not the usual laughter-filled experience.What started as a light-hearted evening, the hostess kicking off our own little version of the TV show Come Dine With Me, very…
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Excerpt: …What: The IFN Ultimate Pub Quiz + RaffleWhen: 1 September, 8:30pmWhere: The Mercantile Bar, 28 Dame St
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13. Women will have to wait 50 years for pay equality
Excerpt: …Women managers will wait more than 50 years before their salaries are the same as their male counterparts, according to a new study today.The pay of female bosses rose by 2.8% in the last 12 months, but they earned £10,000 less on average than male managers.At the current rate of…
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14. 40 years down, many more to go
Excerpt: …By Madeline HawkeAs 400 women and men flooded into the Kilbride suite of the Ormonde Hotel on Friday evening in Kilkenny, it was clear to see that feminism has not lost it's appeal. "40 years of feminism: A discussion on where we were, where we are now and where we're…
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16. A word to all friends of the Women’s Therapy Centre (WTC)
Excerpt: …A word to all friends of the Women's Therapy Centre (WTC) ...Please keep this date FREE - Saturday September 25th 2010 - for the WTC Annual Sponsored Walk through the unique and splendid fields and woods at Killruddery House & Gardens (close to Bray), with magnificent views across the land…
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17. Voices of Children & Marriage Equality Annual Fundraising Lunch
Excerpt: …This conference will launch Marriage Equality's groundbreaking research, documenting the experiences of children growing up in Ireland with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) parentsDate: Wednesday, 8 September 2010Time: 9am (Registration)Venue: Wood Quay Venue, Dublin City Council, Civic Office, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.Speakers Include:Members of the 'Believe in Equality' Group, young…
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18. Vacant positions currently exist at UNDM
Excerpt: …UNDM's strategic vision looks to knowledge management, settlements financing,and strategic partnerships at the national and local level, from governments.The following vacant positions currently exist at UNDM.View the attached file for our current job openings.Administrative OfficerTravel AssistantDeputy Country RepresentativeFinance AssistantHumanitarian Land SpecialistProgramme Management OfficerHuman Settlements OfficerSenior Public Health Officer
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Excerpt: …Where: Industries Hall of the RDS in Dublin CityWhen: Saturday, 30th October (ALL-DAY)'Claiming our Future' is an event to stimulate the emergence of a cross sectoral community of interest and action for a more equal, inclusive and sustainable Ireland. We are organising this event because we are deeply dissatisfied with…
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20. Conference of the European Sociological Association’s RN 14:
Excerpt: …Gender Relations in the Labour Market and the Welfare State 30 September to 1 October 2010You are invited to the mid-term conference of the European Sociological Association's Research Network 14: Gender Relations in the Labour Market and the Welfare State at the University of Leicester. This conference focusses on the…
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