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1. Prime Time looks at domestic abuse with NWCI CEO, Susan McKay
Excerpt: …Edel McAllister reports on the difficulties that victims of domestic abuse are encountering when seeking refuge from violent relationships. Speaking on the show was Kathleen Lynch Minister of State, Department of Health and Department of Justice, Equality & Defence with responsibility for Disability,Older People, Equality & Mental Health and CEO…
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2. IBM breaks new ground by selecting its first female chief
Excerpt: …IBM global sales chief Virginia Rometty will take over as CEO from Sam Palmisano in January, becoming one of the most powerful women in business and technology today.In taking the helm of the storied industry icon, she makes it the largest US corporation, by value, to be headed by a…
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3. First woman to take up post of DPP
Excerpt: …THE NEXT Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will be Claire Loftus, who succeeds James Hamilton after his retirement on November 7th after 12 years in the position.Ms Loftus was educated in University College Dublin, and qualified as a solicitor in 1992. She has over 18 years' experience working in criminal…
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Excerpt: …Last Wednesday, 26th October, the IFPA hosted the launch of the UNFPA flagship report, State of World's Population. The theme for 2011 was People and Possibilities in a World of 7 Billion.Press Release from the Irish Family Planning Association- Governments that are serious about eradicating poverty must be serious about…
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5. OWN Fundraiser Fashion Show
Excerpt: …The Older Women's Network is a nonprofit organization which works for the concerns of women over 55 by helping to get their voices heard in legislation and in the community. Unfortunately, with the recent cut backs out funding has been cut. In order to raise money to keep our vital…
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6. Our generation needs to reclaim feminism
Excerpt: …A few years ago, Germaine Greer appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. The feminist sat opposite the pop starlet Gabriella Cilmi, aged 17 at the time. "What do you think of feminism?," Simon Amstell asked Cilmi. Cilmi's response was to giggle, blush and say: "Er, I don't think people should…
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7. Women feel the heat as 33% are sole breadwinners
Excerpt: …THE increasing pressure on women to juggle family and work is highlighted in a new study which shows that more than a third of working women are the sole breadwinners in their household.The 2011 Pfizer Health Index, published yesterday, also shows the stress people are under as a result of…
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Excerpt: …There was much joy at the weekend in Rotterdam as Ireland's own Katie Taylor fought her way to achieve her fifth European Senior title in a row.Taylor won the title after an intense match against Russia's Sofya Ochigava and further proved that she deserves her place in the upper echelons…
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9. Complaints system needed for prisoners, says inspector
Excerpt: …A FAIR and transparent system for complaints within the prisons is necessary, according to the Inspector of Prisons.Judge Michael Reilly told the annual joint Law Society/Human Rights Commission human rights conference at the weekend that he had been asked by the Minister for Justice to prepare a new complaints model…
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10. Marraige Equality launches Just Love Billboards and Missing Pieces
Excerpt: …On Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 Marriage Equality launched our "Just Love?" campaign to highlight the discrimination that same-sex couples in Ireland continue to experience as a result of the lack of marriage equality. Although civil partnership, introduced at the beginning of 2011, offers legal recognition to same sex couples relationships…
Section: Newsflash
11. Equality & Rights Alliance invites you to a morning seminar
Excerpt: …Equality & Rights Alliance invites you to a morning seminar on: The potential of Public Sector Positive Duties to promote Equality and Prevent Discrimination. Wednesday November 16th Click here to read full details....
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12. Marriage Equality Winter Warm Up Raffle
Excerpt: …Marriage Equality's annual raffle is back - with a twist! This year we're delighted to present the Marriage Equality Winter Warm Up Raffle, featuring three fantastic prizes:FIRST PRIZEA 6 night trip for 2 people to Orlando, Florida (sponsored by our generous friends in Tour America)SECOND PRIZEA luxury 2 night mini-break…
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13. Domestic Violence Response Avert Training
Excerpt: …Domestic Violence Response Ltd, as part of the '16 Days of Action Against Violence Against Women', is delighted to welcome the social enterprise project AVERT to Galway.Avert, who are the training arm of Foyle Women's Aid provide high quality, specialist training which promotes a positive, preventative and proactive approach to…
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Excerpt: …A special invitation from Lorraine Calvert, Pauline McCabe, Dawn Purvis, Sinead Simpson, Siobhan Fisher and Rebecca Burrell to raise £50,000 for the people of Somalia.Click here to see the invitation......
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15. Frontline Defenders are recruiting a Protection Coordinator (Africa): Advert
Excerpt: …Front Line Defenders (www.frontlinedefenders.org) is seeking an experienced human rights researcher/campaigner to take on this challenging new role based in the region. The Protection Coordinator (Africa) will be responsible for maintaining and developing Front Line's contacts with human rights defenders in countries in sub-Saharan Africa, undertaking research on the threats…
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16. Press Release for Justice for Magdalenes
Excerpt: …PRESS RELEASE 14 October 2011 JFM submits Restorative Justice & Reparations Scheme for Magdalene Survivors to Ministers Shatter and Lynch Justice for Magdalenes (JFM), the survivor advocacy group, has submitted a revised "Restorative Justice & Reparations Scheme for Magdalene Laundry Survivors" to Minister for Justice Alan Shatter and Minister for…
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17. Susan McKay, CEO of the NWCI, launches Open Door book
Excerpt: …Community Respond to Violence against Women and Children through the power of print.Speaking out on the issue of domestic and sexual abuse is challenging but a challenge that has been taken up by Kerry's own network on violence against women and children. Over the past year they have collected articles,…
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18. Louise Walsh’s Monument to Derry Women on Hold by City Council
Excerpt: …Louise Walsh, a Cork born artist, has dedicated six years of both her personal and professional life into a sculpture which she believed to be of historical and public significance in Derry. In 2006, Walsh was commissioned by the Department of Social Development to create a piece of public art…
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19. NWCI attended SAFE Ireland Presidential Dialogue
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland had the great pleasure of attending the Safe Ireland presidential dialogue this week "Now Your Talking", the first of a series of national conversations on domestic violence. Mary Davis, Michael D. Higgins, Sean Gallagher and Gay Mitchell attended the event with Miriam O Callaghan…
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20. ‘Hitting Home’ – the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
Excerpt: …Tuesday 29th November, 2011. Ramada Hotel, Bray, Co Wicklow9:00 am Registration9.30 am Official opening of seminar by TBC9.40 am Opening remarks by Mr. John Quin, ex Childcare Manager, HSE Wicklow.9.45am Session 1: "Living with Domestic Abuse - Children's Perspectives"Dr Stephanie Holt, Lecturer Social Studies, School of Social Work& Social Policy,…
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