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?
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63% of students have experienced sexual violence, 16% occurring on campus
Photo by Sofia Alejandra on Pexels Every year, thousands of young adults flood into the lecture halls and classrooms of third level institutions. With this comes new opportunities, new friends, and newfound feelings of freedom and independence. However, there is a darker side to student life that often gets swept under the rug. Sexual assault and sexual … [Read more...] about 63% of students have experienced sexual violence, 16% occurring on campus
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
Does college prepare us for the real world?
Image by Nikolay Georgiev from Pixabay The real world is a scary place. As a child it was a lot easier to dream of one day becoming an astronaut, a ballerina, or a superstar. Nowadays, what was seemingly simple and achievable, has become out of reach and unrealistic. Growing up is learning that hard work is required to make those dreams happen. And … [Read more...] about Does college prepare us for the real world?
South Africa brings Israel before International Court of Justice, accuses Israel of committing genocide
Image of the International Court of Justice, from Wikipedia South Africa are accusing Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza in a landmark trial taking place in the United Nation’s (UN) International Court of Justice (ICJ). The hearing, which began on January 11 in The Hague in the Netherlands, opened with a litany of charges … [Read more...] about South Africa brings Israel before International Court of Justice, accuses Israel of committing genocide