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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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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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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10. 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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11. Have a look at all the fantsatic events held by our members for International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …Here is a chance to have a quick glance at all our Member's upcoming events for International Women's Day. Select one that suits you and show your support for this fantastic celebration.Click here to see the events at a glance......
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12. Member’s Meeting: From X to ABC: 20 Years of Inaction on Reproductive Rights
Excerpt: …PART 1: Setting the SceneChaired by Orla O'Connor, Acting CEO, National Women's Council of Ireland10.30 - 11.00 Registration tea/coffee11.00 - 11.05 Welcome and Introduction: Ellen O'Malley Dunlop, Board member, National Women's Council of Ireland11.05 - 11.20 The A, B and C case and the Government's Expert Group: Maeve Taylor, Irish…
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13. Reminder: Come celebrate International Women’s Day with the NWCI
Excerpt: …With President Michael D Higgins, poet Paula Meehan, Musicians and FriendsClick here to learn more about the day's event....
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14. Labour looks to Denmark for childcare policy
Excerpt: …Labour is to put childcare at the centre of its next manifesto and is examining models in Norway and Denmark, where the state foots the bill for the poorest in society.As the number of unemployed women in the UK hits 1.1 million, it is believed that the cost of childcare…
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15. Female playwrights still face sexism – it’s time we admitted it
Excerpt: …What would the playwriting landscape look like if all submissions to theatres were done anonymously, removing any question of gender bias? Or at least, when plays were sent out to be considered by reading committees, the title page was removed? Some theatres already operate in that way, most notably Liverpool's…
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16. Labour looks to Denmark for childcare policy
Excerpt: …Labour is to put childcare at the centre of its next manifesto and is examining models in Norway and Denmark, where the state foots the bill for the poorest in society.As the number of unemployed women in the UK hits 1.1 million, it is believed that the cost of childcare…
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17. Love to Learn at the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival 2012
Excerpt: …This year AONTAS has partnered with a wide range of organizations to deliver events all around Ireland during the Adult Learners' Festival which takes place from February 20 to 24. Already one hundred and seventy free events around the country are listed on www.adultlearnersfestival.com with more being added daily. There…
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Excerpt: …A celebration by writers, artists, singers and musicians for the benefit of Irish Penal Reform TrustPerformers include:Shaz OyeTony CurtisGREENSHINE(Noel Shine, Mary Greene, Ellie Shine)Nuala Ní DhomhnaillEddie Cahill, artist + Brian MaguireKaran Casey and Niall VallelyPeter SheridanLeanne O'SullivanChristy MooreJimmy Kelly + Tom Crean & Brian McCarthyMCs Theo Dorgan & Paula MeehanClick…
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19. The Equality and Rights Alliance Petition
Excerpt: …Renewal or Regression?The Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission are about to be merged to form the Human Rights and Equality Commission (HREC). We have been assured by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, that the newly merged HREC will "more effectively, efficiently and cohesively champion equality…
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Excerpt: …Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids is a diverse group of single parents living in Ireland who have united together to protect our children from the radical policy changes introduced in Budget 2012.There is a National Protest taking place on 18th February 2012 at 2pm at the Garden…
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