Organisations helping women and girls fleeing conflict this International Women’s Day
Many women and children across the globe are currently fleeing conflict. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias, but, as the events of the past few weeks have demonstrated, it’s hard to survive let alone break biases when you’re fleeing conflict. While much of the world’s attention remains on the people of […]
4 years ago
Men and boys need to face the “epidemic of violence” against women, says Tánaiste
“Men and boys have a responsibility to start to have that conversation among ourselves.” An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there is an an “epidemic of violence against women” that has been “going on for millennia” in the wake of the murder of Ashling Murphy earlier this week. Ms Murphy was out jogging when she […]
5 years ago
Planning permission denied for hotel on Dublin’s Cobblestone pub site
Last month saw activists campaign to save the Cobblestone from the proposed development. Dublin City Council has refused planning permission for a hotel to be built on parts of the Cobblestone pub in Smithfield, the Irish Times reports. The refusal comes after much objection and protests from locals and patrons of the cultural institution. In […]
5 years ago
Two youths arrested in Belfast after violence at anti-protocol rally
The PSNI said that it was “extremely fortunate” there were no injuries during the disorder. Two boys, aged 10 and 15 years old, have been arrested following a rally against the Northern Ireland Protocol in Belfast on Wednesday evening. Police were targeted with missiles and fireworks close to the peaceline. The two youths were arrested […]
5 years ago