Category: equality
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Campus Pride : TUD LGBTQ Society
In recent years, Ireland has made huge progress in equality and representation for queer communities, with our country even being the first in the world to legalise gay marriage by popular vote in 2015. Yet, for many young people, questions around identity, belonging,…
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Every Voice Counts – Disability and Democracy
Despite clear laws protecting their right to vote, citizens with intellectual disabilities still face real issues at the ballot box. From confusing, and non-publicised information, to inaccessible polling places, it’s a quiet form of exclusion that is rarely spoken about. Conor Barrett, from…
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TU Dublin race equity group responds to Eoin Hayes blackface scandal
Anna-Maria Mullaly, a member of TU Dublin’s race equity group, responds to the recent Eoin Hayes blackface scandal
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‘Paddystinians’ – The Surge in Irish Support for Palestine
Photo Courtesy : Céad Míle Flags In recent years, many Irish people of all ages and backgrounds increasingly have one thing in common – standing in solidarity with Gaza and Palestinians. From large-scale marches through the city centre to local fundraisers and solidarity…
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Ireland’s first LGBTQ+ basketball club Shamrock Sióga and its shining light of inclusivity
By Gary Petrov Inclusivity and providing a safe space for all participants are core values of sport, especially when it comes to identifying as LGBTQ+. A basketball club in Dublin has been set up this year – aimed at being an inclusive sports…
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The Katie Effect: How a Bray Boxer Inspired a Generation of Female Fighters
By Liam Murphy Irish boxing superstar Katie Taylor is due to fight Amanda Serrano in their highly anticipated rematch on tomorrow night, November 15. The duo first met in Madison Square Garden in 2022, where the Bray native secured a split decision win…
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A Way to Celebrate Black History Month in Ireland
By Mene Agbofodoh The Red Line Book Festival held a book conference for influential Black Women in Ireland to celebrate Black History Month. The Red Line Book Festival is a cultural event that happens once every year. It is held to appreciate and…
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Is Female Healthcare Taken Seriously in Ireland?
By Molly O’Reilly Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect a woman’s health in more ways than one. As more people are becoming aware of PCOS as a disorder women experience, there is more questions to answer as we discover female health continues to…
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In Photos: Thousands take to the streets for Dublin’s largest Palestine protest to date
By Liam Murphy On Saturday, October 5, thousands of people took to the streets of Dublin to mark one year of Israeli escalation in Gaza. The march, the biggest of its kind to date in Ireland, called for an end to Israel’s occupation,…
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Studies Find That Media Framing Can Contribute to Online Harassment for Female Politicians
By Jessica Lee In the digital age, politicians and the public have never been more accessible to one another. While social media can make it easier for politicians to reach potential voters, platforms such as ‘X’ and ‘Facebook’ have become breeding grounds for…
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