CLAIMING OUR FUTURE at the RDS

Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Ireland is at a critical moment. You can help turn this crisis into a positive turning point. Claiming our Future is a unique event. It offers a chance for people, trade unions, community organisations, environmental groups and other civil society organisations to not just talk about a better way - but to take new inspiring steps. It aims to foster a unity across civil society and to power a progressive movement to reshape Ireland's recovery and claim our social values.

Claiming our Future will launch and mould that movement for an equal, sustainable and thriving Ireland. Already, individuals, communities and progressive groups from every corner of Ireland have begun to get involved. It's time to turn the despair and frustration into positive and decisive action for real change.

For more information and to register for the event go to claimingourfuture.ie .

Dear NWCI member,

You will already have received information from us about the Claiming Our Future initiative and event on October 30th. The NWCI believes that Claiming our Future is an important and unique opportunity to place women, equality, inclusion, sustainability and human dignity at the heart of the Ireland of the future. Local events are taking place throughout the country in the lead up to the event. To find out more about what's happening in your area email your nearest contact person, details here

The Claiming Our Future Choices Discussion Document attached sets out 6 possible priority areas for the future. Make your comments known on the document/alternatives/gaps/positive aspects etc. here - A stronger focus on women and feminism as a approach in developing Irish society is required.

NWCI comments will be posted on the Claiming our Future Website shortly but your comments are also needed as they will help to shape discussions on the day.

Please join us and hundreds of individuals and groups on October 30th to begin to build a progressive movement to reshape Ireland's recovery and claim our social values. Places are filling up quickly (approximately 600 so far) so register as soon as you can.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you need any more information. Hope to see you there.

Very best wishes,

Rachel Doyle
Head of Outreach and Support - NWCI