Ireland committed to end racial discrimination when it ratified the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination in 2000. Later this year, a UN Committee of experts in Geneva will assess Ireland’s latest progress report. They will make recommendations for further action that Ireland needs to take. The Irish Human Rights…
Would your youth organisation, project, club, service or Youthreach centre be interested in tackling issues around young people and tobacco? X-HALE is an Irish Cancer Society initiative that aims to prevent young people from smoking through educating and empowering young people, youth leaders and educators. Since 2011, we have supported over 270 youth organisations to take…
When you find out that someone you know is going through a crisis and you want to support them, make contact call, email offer to visit. People in crisis often feel alone and isolated and appreciate when others reach out to them. Think of yourself as a vessel filled with love and support that you are…
On Friday 26 October 2018, on the same day as the presidential election, Irish citizens will be asked to vote on the issue of blasphemy in our Constitution. While the Áras race has been grabbing headlines in recent times, it is important to vote on the referendum on the Thirty-seventh Amendment to the Constitution. A change…
Applications are invited for the following opportunity in FDYS CLG FDYS TRAVELLER INCLUSION PROJECT Project Worker (Full time) Application form and job specification are available from Kieran Donohoe, Chief Executive, FDYS CLG, Francis Street, Wexford. (053) 91 23262; fdyswexford@gmail.com Closing date for completed application form and CV is 12.00 pm on Wednesday, 31st October 2018 and should be returned to…
Do you wish Ireland and the world were safe and equal? Are you interested in learning more about gender inequality and gender based violence or sharing your own experiences? Would you like to hear from writers, leaders, activists and experts from around the world? The Safe World Summit 2018 will take place on 22&23 October in…
Wexford Comhairle na nÓg are organising a 5k Colour Run at Wexford Racecourse on Sunday 16th September at 12noon. This is in response to the selection of positive mental health as a topic for Comhairle members. It is an opportunity to highlight the services available to young people around mental health in Co. Wexford and…
Dublin will host the Republic’s first ever Trans Pride this Saturday, July 28th. Beginning at 2pm, the march will proceed from Liberty Hall to Fairview Park, where in 1982, the murder of Declan Flynn – a gay man targeted in a homophobic attack – evoked a national outcry. Whilst today, Dublin Pride has themes of…
To support the further expansion of FDYS Youth and Community Work in County Wexford, FDYS invites applications for the following opportunities: Project Worker (Part time) Traveller Men’s Health Programme Youth Worker(s) (Temporary, Part time) Application forms and job specifications are available from Kieran Donohoe, Chief Executive, FDYS CLG, Francis Street,…
Teenagers across the EU, including ireland who turn 18 before next month (July) can get a free 30-day Interrail pass worth up to £400. The Discover EU giveaway is being funded by the European Union. Interrail was launched in 1972 with £27.50 tickets offering unlimited travel across Europe as part of a scheme by rail…
