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National Traveller Women's Forum
The National Traveller Women's Forum (NTWF) is an Irish network of traveller women and women's groups. History The NTWF was founded in 1988 in order to advance "Traveller women's rights shuman rights, equality, cultural recognition, solidarity, liberation, collective action, anti-sexism, anti-racism ndself-determination". The Forum developed out of the Dublin Travellers Education and Development Group (DTEDG), with the Group initially funding and supporting the Forum. Core activities The NTWF's vision is "Traveller Women have achieved full equality and their identity is celebrated." It has worked in the fields including unemployment, accommodation, and discrimination and plans to work on supporting traveller women in prison. They also have highlighted the issues Traveller women face regarding mental and physical health, in particular the discrepancy between the life expectancy of Traveller community in comparison to the settled community. It is a member of the National Wom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Travellers
Irish Travellers ( ga, an lucht siúil, meaning "the walking people"), also known as Pavees or Mincéirs (Shelta: Mincéirí), are a traditionally List of nomadic peoples#Peripatetic, peripatetic indigenous Ethnic group, ethno-cultural group in Ireland.''Questioning Gypsy identity: ethnic narratives in Britain and America'' by Brian Belton They are predominantly English-speaking, though many also speak Shelta, a language of mixed English language, English and Irish language, Irish origin. The majority of Irish Travellers are Catholic Church, Roman Catholic, the Religion in the Republic of Ireland, predominant religion in the Republic of Ireland. They are one of several groups identified as "Itinerant groups in Europe, Travellers", a closely related group being the Scottish Gypsy and Traveller groups, Scottish Travellers. They are often incorrectly referred to as "Names of the Romani people, Gypsies", but Irish Travellers are not genetically related to the Romani people, Roma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Women's Council Of Ireland
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is a representative organisation for women and women's groups in Ireland. It was originally known as the Council for the Status of Women. Policies The mission of the NWCI is to achieve women's equality and empower women to work together to remove inequalities. It says it represents some 300,000 women in the Republic of Ireland. The NWCI has worked progressively to deepen and broaden its membership base to represent a broad range of women's interests in Ireland. It was and is instrumental in setting the agenda for women's rights in Ireland. Alongside other organisations it advocated against austerity measures aimed at lone parents and other vulnerable groups of women. The NWCI experienced significant cuts in funding over the period of austerity. In recent times the NWCI has particularly focused on issues including women's mental health, violence and holding the Irish government to account through the CEDAW process. In November 2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charities Regulator
The Charities Regulator ( ga, An Rialálaí Carthanas) is the operational name of the Charities Regulatory Authority, the statutory authority responsible for the regulation of charities in Ireland. The organisation is made up of a board, with four sub-committees, and as of 2019, a staff of 38, including a chief executive. The Charities Act of 2009 provided for the establishment of the regulator and the dissolution of a predecessor body, among other matters, but the authority was not actually established until October 2014. The 2009 act was a major reform of the legal framework for the registration and regulation of charities in Ireland, superseding a range of earlier acts back to the 17th century, and various common and case law provisions. The act made major changes to the registration of charities; it also empowered the regulator to investigate the affairs of any charitable organisation, although some of these powers were only commenced later. Several high profile investigatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Traveller Movement
The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) is a national organisation for members of the Travelling community and Traveller organisations in Ireland. History The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) was founded in 1990 and incorporated in 1998, with Catherine Joyce as the founding chairperson. The organisation represents forty local and national Traveller groups from the island of Ireland. Core Activities The ITM collects and publishes data and reports relating to living conditions, educational prospects, and other aspects of the lives of Irish Travellers. It advocates for equality for Travellers in all aspects of life, promotes pride in the culture and identity of the Travelling community and promotes and produces evidence based solutions for all issues affecting the Travelling community. The organisation has partnered with organisations such as St Stephen's Green Trust on programmes such as the Travellers in Prison Initiative. It has held initiatives such as Traveller Focus Week from 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavee Point
Pavee Point (PP) is a government-funded non-governmental organisation based in Dublin, Ireland that was formed to improve the human rights of Irish Travellers and to bridge the economic and social inequalities between Travellers and settled people. Irish Travellers are an ethnic minority group that originated from nomadic tradespeople. Travellers have suffered a long history of ethnic discrimination. Over time, the subsequent social prejudice and disparity between settled and Traveller educations has economically handicapped the community. Those early disadvantages have since manifested themselves into an elevated dependence on social welfare, a high risk of poverty, and a low life-expectancy for Travellers.Walsh, Jim and Sarah Craig. "Illustrative Examples of Local Partnerships". ''Local Partnerships for Social Inclusion?''. Dublin, Ireland: Oak Tree Press, 1998. p. 88. To improve the living conditions of Travellers and to preserve their cultural identity, Pavee Point operates i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amnesty International Ireland
Amnesty International Ireland (commonly known as Amnesty and AI) is the Irish branch of the international non-governmental organisation focused on human rights, Amnesty International. One of its founding members was German Abwehr agent Helmut Clissmann. The current Executive Director is Colm O'Gorman. Campaigns Amnesty operate a number of campaigns focusing on human rights issues. Abortion rights The ''She is not a criminal'' campaign opposes the Republic of Ireland's abortion law, as according to Amnesty, "Ireland’s Constitution and abortion legislation result in violations of the fundamental human rights of women and girls. Ireland has one of the world’s most restrictive abortion laws. Women and girls cannot legally have an abortion in Ireland unless there is a risk to their life. And even where that is the case, access is difficult." The campaign was prompted in part due to criticism of Ireland's abortion laws by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Immigrant Council Of Ireland
The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is a non-governmental organisation and independent law centre based in Ireland which advises migrants on their rights while advocating for increased migrant protections. History Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) was founded in 2001 by Social Innovations Ireland. Core activities The ICI works to highlight the benefits of immigration to Ireland, and the role that migrants can play in improving Ireland broadly. They advocate for Ireland to uphold all of its obligations under international and EU law, while campaigning for humane and just legislation in Ireland. They publish information for migrants in Ireland to inform them of their rights, such as the ''Handbook on Immigrants - Rights and Entitlements in Ireland''. Among the core activities of the ICI are the following: *The provision of advice and practical information on immigration related issues *As an independent law centre they campaign for reform relating to immigration rights and prot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Refugee Council
The Irish Refugee Council (IRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental organisation that protects the rights of people affected by displacement. History The Irish Refugee Council (IRC) was founded as a non-governmental, membership organisation in 1992. It brings together organisations and individuals working with asylum seekers and refugees. Over its history, it has received funding from the Irish government. Core activities The aims of the IRC are to make sure that the asylum policy and practice in Ireland are in full accordance with international law and ensure the human rights of refugees and asylum seekers. It also seeks to promote awareness and understanding of the issues facing refugee and asylum seekers in Ireland. They provide a number of supports for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland, including a drop-in service, a legal consultation service, and run campaigns. The IRC have called for the ending of direct provision, as well as calling for more humane deportations and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder Of George Floyd
On , George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was murdered in the U.S. city of Minneapolis by Derek Chauvin, a 44-year-old white police officer. Floyd had been arrested on suspicion of using a counterfeit $20 bill. Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face-down in a street. Two other police officers, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane, assisted Chauvin in restraining Floyd. Lane had also pointed a gun at Floyd's head prior to Floyd being put in handcuffs. A fourth police officer, Tou Thao, prevented bystanders from intervening. Prior to being placed on the ground, Floyd had exhibited signs of anxiety, complaining about having claustrophobia, and being unable to breathe. After being restrained, he became more distressed, still complaining of breathing difficulties, of the knee on his neck, and of fear of imminent death. After several minutes, Floyd stopped speaking. For the last few minutes, he lay motionless and Officer Kuen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter (abbreviated BLM) is a decentralized political and social movement that seeks to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people. Its primary concerns are incidents of police brutality and racially motivated violence against black people. It started following the killings of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Pamela Turner and Rekia Boyd, among others. The movement and its related organizations typically advocate for various policy changes considered to be related to black liberation. While there are specific organizations that label themselves simply as "Black Lives Matter," such as the Black Lives Matter Global Network, the overall movement is a decentralized network of people and organizations with no formal hierarchy. The slogan "Black Lives Matter" itself remains untrademarked by any group. Despite being characterized by some as a violent movement, the overwhelming majority of its public demonstrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eileen Flynn (community Worker)
Eileen Roche (née Flynn; 1955 – 9 September 2008) was a schoolteacher in County Wexford, Ireland, who was dismissed in 1982 for cohabiting with a married man. 985IEHC 1, sec.10 In 1985, the High Court ruled this did not constitute unfair dismissal. 985IEHC 1, sec.19 Dismissal Flynn was raised a Roman Catholic, and graduated from University College, Galway. 985IEHC 1, sec.2 She began teaching Irish and history in 1978 at the Holy Faith Convent in New Ross, a girls' Catholic school run by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. In 1980–81, she began a relationship with Richie Roche, a separated father of three who ran a pub in the town. 985IEHC 1, secs.2,3 Divorce was illegal in Ireland at the time. The school principal warned her that parents had complained of the scandal and that she would be sacked if she continued; Flynn maintained that her private life was not the school's business. In November 1981 Flynn moved into Roche's house and in April 1982 announced her pregnancy to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann (, ; "Senate of Ireland") is the upper house of the Oireachtas (the Irish legislature), which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann (the lower house). It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members senators (''seanadóirí'' in Irish, singular: ''seanadóir''). Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by various methods. Its powers are much weaker than those of the Dáil and it can only delay laws with which it disagrees, rather than veto them outright. It can introduce new legislation. It has been located, since its establishment, in Leinster House. Composition Under Article 18 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann consists of 60 senators, composed as follows: * Eleven nominated by the Taoiseach. * Six elected by the graduates of certain Irish universities: ** Three by graduates of the University of Dublin. ** Three by graduates of the National University of Ireland. * Forty- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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