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…
It is coming close to that time of year again. Those who are in 6th year will be aware that CAO deadlines and mock exams are on their way. The purpose of the Central Applications Office (CAO) is to process centrally applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and to deal with…
ABOUT WORLD AIDS DAY WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY? World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. this years theme is ‘Know Your Status’. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have…
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…
The ISACS Network are currently partnering with the FDYS Youth Service on supporting a proposal for the development of a Youth circus programme in Wexford town in 2019. We are currently seeking tenders for the provision of Youth Circus services to create a pilot programme in same. Full details are available upon request from gemma.cullen@fdys.ie…
Coming out is an act of bravery and authenticity, it is easy for some people, and for others it can be quiet difficult. It is important to know that you are not alone and that just because you may be LGBTI, this does not make you different or less than normal in any way, you…
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…
No matter how much you might be looking forward to it in theory, leaving home is always a bit hard. The chance to make new friends, have new experiences and be more independent is really exciting, but it’s also OK to be feeling scared, homesick or lonely. Leaving the familiar behind is tough for anyone,…
