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1. Anger over ‘sly’ child benefit cut
Excerpt: …Proposed changes to the welfare system have been condemned as heartless and reprehensible beyond beliefBy Justine McCarthy, TimesOnline May 30 2010ANGER was growing among government backbenchers last night at proposals to cut welfare benefits for single mothers contained in legislation that was slipped out without warning on Friday night.Under the…
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2. PRESS STATEMENT FROM NWCI - Social Welfare Bill
Excerpt: …"The proposed Social Welfare Bill will harm children and create a new generation of latch key kids," according to the CEO of the National women's Council, Susan McKay. "It will also force women to leave work and put their families at risk of poverty."Lone parents who are able to find…
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3. Voices of Muslim Women in Ireland - New Publication from NWCI launched
Excerpt: …Sixteen Muslim women living in Ireland, North and South, launched a collection of their personal stories in an exciting new publication from the National Women's Council of Ireland. The book was launched by Mary White TD, Minister for Equality, Human Rights and Integration at an event in EU House."We are…
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4. Making our voices heard – the stories of Muslim women in Ireland’ and the Members Meeting
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5. Language fluency the key to greater integration
Excerpt: …Statement by Joan Burton TD Labour Spokesperson on FinanceSpeaking at the launch of the document by the National Womens' Council of Ireland, 'Making Our Voices Heard; the Story of Muslim Women in Ireland', Deputy Joan Burton said that "The critical issue in respect of immigrants and immigrant communities in Ireland…
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6. VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN IN IRELAND - NEW PUBLICATION FROM NWCI TO BE LAUNCHED
Excerpt: …PRESS RELEASESixteen Muslim women living in Ireland, North and South, will today [27/05/10] launch a collection of their personal stories in an exciting new publication from the National Women's Council of Ireland. The book is to be launched by Mary White TD, Minister for Equality, Human Rights and Integration at…
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7. The Ray Murphy Memorial Bursary
Excerpt: …Ray Murphy 1952 -2007 The Ray Murphy Memorial Bursary, which was established with initial support from The Atlantic Philanthropies, honours Ray Murphy's commitment to developing philanthropy, social finance and the wider non-profit sector in Ireland.The Bursary was launched by Clann Credo - the Social Investment Fund and Philanthropy Ireland to…
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8. NWCI supports swapping ‘Heels for Hammers’
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is urging women to swap their 'Heels for Hammers' and join Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Ireland's Women's Build in Romania this October."The National Women's Council of Ireland is proud to support this project with Habitat for Humanity.Women participating in the build will work…
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9. AN COSÁN & AKIDWA INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE AFRICA DAY 2010
Excerpt: …Join us for Songs, Dance, Storytelling and Food. Tuesday 25th May 2010, 10am -- 2:30pm. Guest of Honour: Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland Dr Kemafo Nonyerem Chikwe. The Launch of AkiDwA's 'Information booklet on access to Employment and Education for Migrants'Elizabeth Waters -- CEO of An CosánSalome Mbugua -- Director of…
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10. FOMACS/BRITISH COUNCIL: PUBLIC INTERVIEW with Handel Wright
Excerpt: …Please join us for a public interview with Handel Wright, David Lam Chair of Multicultural Education and Director of the Centre for Culture, Identity and Education, University of British Columbia, Canada. Mica Nava, Professor of Cultural Studies and Co-director of the Centre for Cultural Studies Research, University of East London,…
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11. Poverty in a European Perspective: Indicators, Findings and Policy Implications
Excerpt: …The Social Inclusion Division and the Economic and Social Research Institute are inviting you to a half day seminar to look at poverty and deprivation in a European context. The seminar is part of the Irish programme for the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010 and it…
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12. A NATION IN CRISIS: WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVES
Excerpt: …Conference held in Kilbarrack CDP13 March 2010Report by Anne GoodAbout 60 women of all ages, from community groups, women's organisations, political parties, trades unions and universities, as well as interested individuals, attended a major conference on the current national crisis on 13 March 2010.A NATION IN CRISIS was co-organised by…
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Excerpt: …You are invited to a free conference Greening our Communities - Thurs 27 May 1.30 - 5pm at Cultivate @ The Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew Street, Dublin 2to introduce the new Green Communites Network set up by the DoE, EPA and An Taisce. The conference will be exploring:What do you…
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Excerpt: …Hold the Date!Friday 26th November 2010The National Youth Council's annual conferencefor the youth sector for 2010 is'Dealers in Happiness'The role of youth workers in promoting positivemental health in young peopleatThe Emmaus Centre, Swords, Co. DublinNYCI's conference will examine the role of the youth worker in promoting positive mental health and…
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15. International Day Against Homophobia
Excerpt: …There were special events in churches on Sunday 16th May in Dublin, Cork and Belfast to mark IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia) which fell on May 17th.IDAHO events were held in many countries around the world.The theme of the services is "Open Doors" and their purpose is to challenge anti-gay…
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16. Dr. Soraya Rahim Sobhrang from Afghanistan receives 6th Annual Front Line Award
Excerpt: …Dr. Soraya Rahim Sobhrang from Afghanistan today received the 2010 Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders At Risk. The Award was presented by Andrea Corr, at a prestigious ceremony in Dublin's City Hall attended by diplomats, political and business leaders and the media. Dr. Sobhrang is the Commissioner responsible…
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17. Africa Day Celebrations in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens
Excerpt: …Thousands of people enjoyed a free, family-focused afternoon in Iveagh Gardens in Dublin to celebrate Africa Day 2010.Africa Day Dublin, hosted by Irish Aid, the Government's overseas development programme, celebrates the diversity and potential of Africa and draws on the talents of a dynamic African community in Ireland.Visitors to Iveagh…
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18. One day Mental Health Awareness Course
Excerpt: …Do you need to increase your understanding of Mental Health? This course covers: Definitions of Mental Health Language used/stigma Managing Mental Health Realities of Mental Illness Models of Treatment Recovery This course will give you an insight into how Mental Health affects us all and strategies for mental health management…
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19. Who is your Person of the Year 2010?
Excerpt: …Do you know someone who has acted above and beyond the call of duty, someone whose success has inspired a generation, someone who has made an extraordinary contribution to their community, someone whose courage and achievement has changed our society for the better?If the answer is yes, then get nominating…
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20. Birth Healing Workshop, Dublin, May 29th
Excerpt: …AIMS Ireland, the Association for Improvement in the Maternity Services, would like to announce the new details of the re-scheduled Birth Healing Workshop for women in the Dublin area. We apologise to all concerned for having to re-schedule. Our facilitators were unable to get back for the workshop at the…
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