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Repeal the 8th: An Interview with Rita Harrold and Ailbhe Smith

October 11, 2017

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Last week it was announced that a referendum to remove the 8th amendment from the Irish constitution is likely to be held in summer 2018. In Ireland, the eighth amendment states that the right to life of the...

‘Bus 4 Repeal’ tours the country providing information on the abortion pill

Hazel Gordon

March 7, 2017

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Tomorrow, 8th March is International Women's Day - celebrating the social, political and economic achievements of women, as well as promoting equal rights. Much of the celebrations this year in Ireland will fo...

There are many women's groups in Malawi - ranging from business groups to human rights activits

Keeping rural women safe in Malawi

Jacquie Ryan

May 19, 2015

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There are many women's groups in Malawi - ranging from business groups to human rights activits I have just returned from a six week trip to Malawi working with a small Irish NGO called Wells For Zoe. Ov...

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Women’s Day’s Background

adelaide fay

April 15, 2015

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"I feel like young girls are told they have to be a princess and fragile. It's bullshit. I identify much more with being a warrior - a fighter. If I was going to be a princess, I'd be a warrior princess. Defini...

Make it happen for women: Start with the media

Josefina Maria Bentz

March 13, 2015

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This year’s theme for the International Women’s Day was “Make it happen”. It was a day to spread awareness of women’s equality. So if we are to make it happen, why not start with facing the sexism in the news m...

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Free The Nipple: Empowering Women Across the World

Hayley Kenny

February 22, 2015

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Warning: This article contains imagery considered NSFW. We see the words 'Free The Nipple' appearing on social media but what exactly is it? It’s not about women taking their top off for fun or men thinking ...

Tagged womens rights

Repeal the 8th: An Interview with Rita Harrold and Ailbhe Smith

‘Bus 4 Repeal’ tours the country providing information on the abortion pill

Keeping rural women safe in Malawi

Women’s Day’s Background

Make it happen for women: Start with the media

Free The Nipple: Empowering Women Across the World