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1. Recession causes surge in helpline calls as families break up and lose jobs
Excerpt: …At today's launch of their 2009 Annual Report Karen Kiernan, One Family Director reported that the national askonefamily helpline recorded a 24% increase in calls in 2009 as a direct result of the recession. Commenting on the types of calls received Kiernan said that 'a large part of the 24%…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Dear colleague,Since our last communication regarding our campaign on the issue of informed consent in Irish maternity services, much has happened. We have met with the HSE, received correspondence from Minister Harney, and a meeting is arranged between AIMSI and HIQA for July 6th, 2010.Please see the following links and…
Section: Latest News
3. Increasing numbers consider abortion ‘because of recession’
Excerpt: …Women in increasing numbers are considering terminating pregnancies as a consequence of the recession, according to Dublin's Well Woman Centre.Chief executive Alison Begas said yesterday that up to one in five of the 2,000 of so women who presented to Well Woman for pregnancy counselling last year cited financial concerns…
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4. FIRST AFRICAN WOMAN AND FIRST TRAVELLER ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF THE NWCI
Excerpt: …Salome Mbugua, CEO of the African & Migrant women's network, AkiDwA, was today elected as deputy chairperson of the National Women's Council at the organisations annual general meeting in Dublin today. Tessa Collins, domestic violence co-ordinator with Pavee Point, was also elected to the board. It is the first time…
Section: Newsflash
5. Marriage Equality launched We Are Family, a national poster campaign
Excerpt: …Marriage Equality recently launched 'We Are Family', a national poster campaign which gives visibility to lesbian and gay families living in Ireland. The groundbreaking campaign shatters the silence and myths surrounding these families and calls on the Government to recognise and protect same-sex couples and their children.We Are Family posters,…
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6. All-Ireland Traveller Health Study Launch
Excerpt: …The All-Ireland Traveller Health Study, commissioned by the Department of Health and Children, was conducted by University College Dublin with support from Traveller organisations, Primary Health Care Workers and the Health Service Executive. The study represents the first systematic study of Traveller Health circumstances in 22 years. The publication of…
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7. Justice for Magdalene’s Event
Excerpt: …UCC Women's Studies Seminar1.00pm Monday 28th June, 2010Dr James Smith(English Department & Irish Studies Program, Boston College) "Justice for Magdalenes: State Complicity and Constitutional Rights"Venue: O'Rahilly Building Room 101All welcomeJames Smith is the author of the book Ireland's Magdalen Laundries and the Nation's Architecture of Containment (Manchester University Press, 2008)He…
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Excerpt: …For Immediate Release, 22nd June 2010 Fianna Fáil TDs Tom Kitt and Michael Kennedy today personally delivered to Brian Cowan the first 1,000 signatures from an online petition demanding a State apology and distinct redress scheme for survivors of the Magdalene laundries. The significance of such distinguished internal pressure from…
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9. FIRST AFRICAN WOMAN AND FIRST TRAVELLER ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF THE NWCI
Excerpt: …Salome Mbugua, CEO of the African & Migrant women's network, AkiDwA, was today elected as deputy chairperson of the National Women's Council at the organisations annual general meeting in Dublin today. Tessa Collins, domestic violence co-ordinator with Pavee Point, was also elected to the board. It is the first time…
Section: Latest News
10. Palestinian women under occupation
Excerpt: …Stephen Lendman comments on a report, published earlier this year entitled, "Am I Not a Human (2): The Suffering of the Palestinian Woman under the Israeli Occupation" Lendman outlines the heartbreaking atrocities that many women have had to endure to have access facilities such as health and maternal care and…
Section: Latest News
12. UNSCR 1325 Irish National Action Plan Process
Excerpt: …As the 10th anniversary approaches of the historic UN Security Council Resolution on women, peace and security (UN SCR 1325), civil society groups launch a Best Practice Guide and call on Government to develop an effective and inclusive Irish National Action Plan and ensure implementation of the resolution at home…
Section: Latest News
14. "Extreme Poverty Around the Corner for Older Persons Everywhere," Warns UN Independent Exp
Excerpt: …4 June 2010GENEVA - "Societies are abandoning traditional care practices for older persons, who are left stranded in rapidly increasing numbers," warned UN Independent Expert Magdalena Sepúlveda during the presentation of her report on human rights and extreme poverty* to the Human Rights Council. "Nowadays, investment in social pensions is…
Section: Newsflash
15. Viva House opened on 4th June 2010
Excerpt: …Sonas Housing has opened Viva House from Friday 4th June. Viva House is a much-needed women's refuge located in the Fingal area, which provides safe, secure accommodation and specialist support services for women and children escaping domestic violence situations.Viva House comprises eight self-contained apartments and a large communal building with…
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16. LAUNCH OF THE OFFICIAL GLOBAL GEAR CAMPAIGN WEBSITE
Excerpt: …THE GENDER EQUALITY ARCHITECTURE REFORM CAMPAIGN (GEAR) IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE OFFICIAL GLOBAL GEAR CAMPAIGN WEBSITEThe GEAR Campaign invites civil society organizations and individuals from around the world to join the global campaign to create a strong new United Nations agency for women's rights. Join us…
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17. Act Now on 2015 campaign officially launched
Excerpt: …Former Taoiseach Dr. Garret FitzGerald launched our campaign.Now it is your turn to make the campaign a reality!What we need you to do:1. Put the logo of the campaign on your website. 2. Encourage your supporters to send an email to Brian Cowen via the campaign website.3. Let us know…
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18. OECDdirect: New publications
Excerpt: …The following OECD publications are hot off the press! Measuring Innovation - A New PerspectiveTaxing Wages 2009OECD Reviews of Human Resource Management in Government: Brazil 2010OECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Estonia 2010CLICK HERE
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19. Immigrant Council of Ireland Invite you to a Public lecture by Professor Rinus Penninx
Excerpt: …Theme: Fostering integration - what can we do to develop a model for social cohesion in diverse Ireland?Tuesday June 29, 2010Registration: 10amEvent: 10.30-1pmVenue: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8The event will also mark the closing of the ICI's Mentoring ProgrammePlease RSVP to admin@immigrantcouncil.ie or 01 674 0202 by…
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20. Bringing Women into Government
Excerpt: …Strategies for PolicymakersTop recommendationsThese policies are proven to increase women's participation in government (a complete list of recommendations can be found on page 4):Demand women's inclusion in transitional institutions, especially constitution-drafting bodies.Support constitutional provisions, such as parliamentary and executive branch quotas, that guarantee women's participation in all branches and at…
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