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Please Support Friends of the Freedom Theatre in on iDonate Friends of the Freedom Theatre in Ireland from iDonate, the online fundraising people.

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Join the great Anti-Fascist Carnival on Saturday 1 pm Garden of Remembrance

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💜 Are you a Feminist Leader?
If so… read on! 👩‍💼🌟📢

✨ The National Women’s Council (NWC), Ireland’s largest feminist organisation, is seeking a new Executive Director

We’re looking for a visionary leader to work with our Board, staff & allies to advance feminist change

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Join the Hague Group in Opposing the Genocide in Gaza Across Ireland, people have struggled with horror and outrage, as measures to halt the genocide in Gaza have been repeatedly blocked at the UN.    Led by South Africa and Colombia, the Hague...

Please consider signing this powerful open letter from the Hague Group opposing the genocide in GAZA: my.uplift.ie/petitions/jo... @uplift.ie

The brilliant #TooIntoYou team from @womensaidireland.bsky.social Delighted to meet them at #ElectricPicnic

Domestic abuse calls in Cork up by 44% since 2020 Across Cork city and county, calls rose from 3,932 in 2020 to 5,664 in 2024 (the latest year for which there are complete figures), an increase of ...

“Across Cork city and county, calls rose from 3,932 in 2020 to 5,664 in 2024 an increase of 44%.”

New Garda data shows domestic abuse calls in Cork have surged by 44% since 2020, with over 26,000 calls made in the past 5 years.

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We are seeking a Women’s Health Coordinator to lead policy development, design and implement advocacy campaigns, and conduct research aligned with NWC’s Strategic Plan.

Deadline: August 27

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#JobFairy #IrishJobs #HealthJobs #FeministJobs

National Women’s Council Pre-Budget Submission 2026

NWC recommends that the Government allocate €30 million in Budget 2026 to start a national roll-out of publicly-delivered early childhood education and care services.

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#TogetherforPublic #Budget2026

Israel approves plans to conquer Gaza City despite ceasefire proposal Israel’s defence ministry has approved a plan to conquer Gaza City, calling up around 50,000 reservists to carry it out.

It appears Israel will not accept the ceasefire, despite it being "almost identical" to one they agreed upon before.
#GCNnews

Tracing how Sinn Féin's policies on trans rights have changed over time In light of Sinn Féin's recent actions, trace the party's evolution from supporting trans rights to backpedalling on gender-affirming care.

Where does Sinn Féin stand on trans rights? #GCNnews

Tens of thousands of people take to streets for London Trans+ Pride 2025 Event becomes biggest of its kind as more than 100,000 turn out to support its ‘existence and resistance’ theme

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Protect Our Revolutionary History - Make the GPO a National Monument not a Shopping Centre I've just signed this petition calling on the government to protect the GPO as a national monument and to scrap plans to turn it into shops and offices. Will you sign too?

I've just signed this petition calling on the government to protect the GPO as a national monument and to scrap plans to turn it into shops and offices. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie

‘Taking over the city, letting our voices be heard, being visible - that’s the real power of today’ Thousands of protesters march in annual Trans and Intersex Pride parade in Dublin

Trans/Intersex Pride Dublin was incredible - huge turnout, brilliant atmosphere, stirring, moving speeches - and sunshine.

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A fine strong candidate who speaks up passionately for equality and justice, and against the horror and desolation of genocide.

Go Catherine Connolly!

👏👏👏👏 brilliant Katie Taylor!

Katie Taylor owns the night in New York as she sees off Amanda Serrano for a third time Trilogy fight lives up to the hype at Madison Square Garden as the Irish fans leave celebrating

Katie Taylor owns the night in New York as she sees off Amanda Serrano for a third time

Nikita Hand faces cross-examination by Conor McGregor’s lawyers in civil rape trial appeal High Court to decide whether new evidence related to bruising on complainant is admissible

Solidarity and 💖 to brave Nikita Hand today @NWCI @Pb4P @LeCheikeDND

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Over 100,000 people expected at Dublin Pride 2025 Dublin City Council has said it expects over 100,000 people to be in the capital today for this year's Dublin Pride March and Parade.

Dublin City Council has said it expects over 100,000 people to be in the capital today for this year's Dublin Pride March and Parade

Solidarity with Ballymena Pride today ✊

But you know, the massive crowds out for Dublin Pride today *absolutely dwarf* the biggest gathering the far right have ever managed. Literally many hundreds of times bigger. They won’t ever win. They’ll just be loud while losing, like a dying wasp

Dublin awash with colour as tens of thousands take part in Pride parade Organisers said there were more than 12,000 people marching in the annual parade.

Dublin awash with colour as tens of thousands take part in Pride parade
https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-pride-parade-2025-6746726-Jun2025/

Not to be missed! Terrific RTE doc this eve with the very brave Natasha O’Brien

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in step forward for reproductive rights Amendment to crime and policing bill will change law to end prosecution of women who terminate pregnancies

British MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion, a big step forward for reproductive rights.

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in historic vote MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales so that women cannot be prosecuted for terminating their pregnancy at any stage.

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in historic vote

🙏🙏🙏 and so lovely to see your wonderful self and to meet your daughter! The years fly by so fast.

We're proud to be hosting this webinar that calls attention to the Central Bank's ongoing facilitation of Israel's 'war bonds'

Spread the word and click below to learn more about our speakers, all of whom are engaged in the fight for Palestinian Justice!

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