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1. Information Session for Service Providers
Excerpt: …Information Session for Service Providers working with migrant women who are experiencing gender based violenceThis is a half day information session on the rights and entitlements of migrant women who are experiencing gender based violence.Trainer: Gill Kennedy, Training Officer, Immigrant Council of Ireland
Section: Newsflash
2. Hold the date! Tuesday, 5th October 2010
Excerpt: …The National Youth Council of Ireland is hosting a conference on youth employment and unemployment at Croke Park Conference Centre, Jones's Road, DublinThis one day event will allow young jobseekers, people in the youth and community sector, academics and policy makers in Government and state agencies to discuss current experiences,…
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3. There are times when plain English works best
Excerpt: …Free seminar for NGO sector Friday 10 September 2010, Newman House, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2With an estimated one in four adults having a significant literacy difficulty, agencies dealing with the public face particular challenges in ensuring that people can understand and use their services. One step in the right…
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4. MAXIMUM JOY (Can I lick the crumbs from your table?)
Excerpt: …MAXIMUM JOY (Can I lick the crumbs from your table?) in THE CLUBHOUSE at ABSOLUT FRINGE.Hello there.So we've been busy.In the last twelve months we have made three shows, toured them all (at least once) and put on a festival.But we want more. Oh look. We always want more.This year…
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5. Join us on Breast Health Day 15 October!
Excerpt: …This year, Europa Donna Ireland - the Irish Breast Cancer Campaign is focusing on lifestyle choices that can influence your future breast health and help prevent breast cancer. This year we are focusing on the slogan: Make Healthy Choices - Breast Health is up to you!We are encouraging groups around…
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7. How violence against women (VAW) affects our privacy and rights in the digital age
Excerpt: …A new edition examines how violence against women (VAW) affects our privacy and rights in the digital age. VAW survivors often experience intrusions into their privacy from their partners, spouses or the Statei. Moreover, privacy does not always work to women' s advantage. Family-centred approaches to privacy impose modesty and…
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8. Sponsored Walk at Killruddery Estate in Bray
Excerpt: …We are delighted to be organising, once again, our annual Sponsored Walk at Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co. Wicklow.Those of us that walked last year marvelled at the mountain and sea views as we walked through the farmlands and the estate woods filled with indigenous Wicklow trees. The event was exhilarating…
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9. Leadership Programme for Progressive Change
Excerpt: …This is a professional development programme for those interested in leading towards a new civic vision that holds social and economic concerns in harmony, imagines change through a social justice lens and encourages rigorous ethical debate in public life. Course Directors are Ann Louise Gilligan & Katherine Zappone: http://www.progressivechange.ie/about/team/Leaders who…
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10. Heart disease in women to be highlighted by range of events
Excerpt: …HEART DISEASE is the number one killer of Irish women, the Irish Heart Foundation said yesterday as it announced events for next month to highlight the issue.Consultant physician Dr Kate McGarry, chairwoman of the foundation's council on women and cardiovascular disease, said a woman died every two hours in Ireland…
Section: Latest News
11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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