Photo by Liza Summer on Pexels A statutory agency dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV), Cuan, was established by law on January 1, 2024 alongside the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Act. Establishment of the Agency comes as a result of a commitment in the ‘Zero Tolerance’ national strategy on … [Read more...] about Cuan Agency – where are we now?
Two Referendums set to take place in March
What is this? On March 8, 2024 (International Women’s Day) Irish citizens will be asked to vote on two amendments to the Constitution; the 39th Amendment of the Constitution - (The Family) Bill 2023, and the 40th Amendment - the Care Bill 2023. What changes will be made? The first referendum to be voted on, the 39th Amendment will change Article … [Read more...] about Two Referendums set to take place in March
Silence on Gender Equality Referendums 2023
Image by Element5 on Pexels It is perhaps unsurprising that there has been silence from the Government on the two proposed referendums said to take place in November 2023. The referendums seek to repeal the reference to women’s place in the home under Article 41.2 of the Constitution. The most recent proposals for referendums on the matter come from recommendations from a … [Read more...] about Silence on Gender Equality Referendums 2023