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1. Acting CEO Orla O’Connor’s speech at President Michael D. Higgins visit on International Women’s Day

Excerpt: …Thank you President Higgins for your truly inspirational words, and thank for opening this new premises which we hope will provide a new and important space for women's organisations to come and meet, reflect and organise.Thank you also for celebrating International Women's Day with us.International Women's Day is a time…

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2. The History of International Women’s Day

Excerpt: …International Women's Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. It is designated in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day,…

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3. Hijabi Monologues

Excerpt: …Our Stories, Our WordsFriday, 9th March 2012, 7.00pm-9.30pmPeacock Theatre, 26 Lower Abbey Street, DublinThe Hijabi Monologues is about creating a theatre space for Muslim women's stories; a space to breathe as they are; a space that does not claim to tell every story and speak for every voice. The stories…

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4. Diary Notice: Upcoming Seminar The Impact of the Habitual Residence Condition on Travellers and Roma

Excerpt: …The event will be chaired by Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the Irish Human Rights Commission10.30am to 2.30pm, 22 March 2012Oak Room, Mansion HouseThis seminar is an opportunity to have an inter-agency discussion on the impact of the habitual residence condition on Travellers and Roma in Ireland. Representativesfrom relevant Government…

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5. National Women’s Council of Ireland & SIPTU call for action on the Gender Pay Gap in Ireland on

Excerpt: …Press ReleaseThe Gender pay gap in Ireland is 17.1% according to a new publication launched by the EU Commission on the Gender Pay Gap today. Young women earn more than 90% of male wages but this falls to 71.5% in the 35-44 age and to only 61.4% group for women…

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6. Irish women earn 17% less than men

Excerpt: …Women are still earning substantially less than men in Ireland despite efforts to promote equality in the workplace.According to a study by the European Commission, women here earn on average 17.1 per cent less than men.The study also indicated that only 123,000 women in Ireland earn more than €50,000 per…

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7. New figures show outcome of pregnancies as a result of rape

Excerpt: …FIGURES RELEASED BY the Rape Crisis Network have detailed the outcome of pregnancies which occured as a result of rape in Ireland.A total of 1,545 survivors of sexual violence attended rape crisis centres around the country in 2010. Of these, 75 became pregnant as a result of rape.Click here to…

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8. The Irish Institute of Group Analysis announces an open morning

Excerpt: …At the School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4.10.30a.m. -1p.m. Saturday March 10th 2012. The IIGA Open Morning offers you an opportunity to find out more about the training courses in Group Analysis - from the Foundation Course, Advanced Course through to the professional clinical training and MSc…

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9. Fundraiser in aid of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and Rotunda Hospital’s Sexual Assault Treatment U

Excerpt: …The Friends of the Rotunda presentsMR DICKENS IS COMINGThe moving and entertaining world of Charles Dickens and his characters are brilliantly brought to life by the author's great- great grandson, internationally acclaimed actor, Gerald Dickens.Saturday 31st March 2012Pillar Room, Rotunda HospitalTickets €50 7.30m wine and canapés'A once in a lifetime…

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10. Reminder of International Women’s Day Presidential Visit

Excerpt: …Celebrate International Women's Day With President Michael D Higgins, poet Paula Meehan, Musicians and FriendsThurs March 8thRegistration tea/coffee 10.15 -- 10.45amVenue: NWCI, 4th Floor 2-3 Parnell sq. East, Dublin 1Rsvp: anneg@nwci.ie /01- 8787248Places are limited so please reserve your place!

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11. National Women’s Council of Ireland and SIPTU call for action on the Gender Pay Gap in Ireland on E

Excerpt: …Press ReleaseThe Gender pay gap in Ireland is 17.1% according to a new publication launched by the EU Commission on the Gender Pay Gap today. Young women earn more than 90% of male wages but this falls to 71.5% in the 35-44 age and to only 61.4% group for women…

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12. Irish women earn 17% less than men

Excerpt: …Women are still earning substantially less than men in Ireland despite efforts to promote equality in the workplace.According to a study by the European Commission, women here earn on average 17.1 per cent less than men.The study also indicated that only 123,000 women in Ireland earn more than €50,000 per…

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13. Wronged women of Liberia reluctant to revisit human rights abuses

Excerpt: …Having already testified to a government commission, victims of sexual violence eschew new process based on traditional justiceThe women sat on plastic chairs arranged in a circle, some breast feeding, others with small children at their feet. This is their centre in Ganta, the dusty, vibrant commercial capital of Nimba…

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14. New figures show outcome of pregnancies as a result of rape

Excerpt: …FIGURES RELEASED BY the Rape Crisis Network have detailed the outcome of pregnancies which occured as a result of rape in Ireland.A total of 1,545 survivors of sexual violence attended rape crisis centres around the country in 2010. Of these, 75 became pregnant as a result of rape.Forty-three of the…

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15. NEWS FROM 56TH MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

Excerpt: …The 56th meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women opened at the United Nations in New York on 27th February 2012 and will continue until 9th March.This annual event brings together up to 8,000 women from all four corners of the globe to discuss key issues affecting women.…

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16. New video developed by the Irish Family Planning Association about abortion

Excerpt: …Myths and facts presented out of context are all too common in the debate about abortion in Ireland. Misinformation extends to even the most basic questions: Who are the women who obtain abortions? Why do they decide to end a pregnancy? Is abortion available in Ireland? Abortion in Ireland http://www.ifpa.ie/Hot-Topics/Abortion/YouTube-Video…

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17. Rita Fagan Call for Solidarity - Regeneration

Excerpt: …Dear all,We always seem to be looking for help. If its not one fire were fighting it's another! Friday last, DCC informed the St. Michael's Regeneration Board that they had withdrawn the contract with the builder BAM on the grounds of Health and Safety. Up to that the board knew…

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18. Number of smoking-related diseases in women reaching ‘epidemic proportions’: Irish Cancer Society

Excerpt: …The Irish Cancer Society has launched its first major advertising campaign aimed specifically at young women who smoke. The Irish Cancer Society is concerned by the high level of female smokers under-35 and believes that the number of tobacco related diseases in women is reaching epidemic proportions.The number of women…

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19. Flashmob

Excerpt: …In celebration of International Women's Day, Thursday March 8th, Emma O'Reilly of Cursíolta is organising a musical flashmob and is looking for as many participants as possible to help celebrate the occasion - male and female. There will be one rehearsal prior to the performance, and the song being used…

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20. 5050 Cork invites you to a Public Meeting

Excerpt: …Women and Politics: Debunking the Myths behind Gender QuotasDate: Monday 27 February 2012Time: 7.30 to 9.30 pmVenue: The Imperial Hotel, South Mall, CorkThe lack of women in Irish political life is an issue of serious concern. The Gender Quota Bill is a significant positive development in this regard. The meeting…

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