Tag Archives: 8th December

Guest blog from Amanda Kelly, Co-ordinator of Laois branch of Amnesty International

  My name is Amanda Kelly and I am the Co-Ordinator of the Laois branch of Amnesty International. We are supporting Women’s Aid ’16 Days’ campaign. We are part of two events taking place during the 16 days. On November … Continue reading

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Guest Blog from “Take Back the Tech!”

Take Back The Tech! is a collaborative campaign that takes place during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (25 Nov – 10 Dec). It is a call to everyone – especially women and girls – to take control … Continue reading

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Day 14 of the 16 Days of Action Campaign

Today is Day 14 of the 16 Days of Action Campaign and here are some of the events taking place: Women’s Aid Events: 16 Facts for 16 Days email campaign (email 16days@womensaid.ie or phone 01-8684721 to sign up) 16 Books … Continue reading

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Joyce Loughnan, CEO of Focus Ireland, supports the 16 Days Campaign

Domestic violence is a major cause of women and children becoming homeless in Ireland.   Focus Ireland is committed to ensuring that those who experience domestic violence are supported out from being homeless to a place they can call home.  We … Continue reading

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Amber sets up Information Stand at McDonagh Junction

McDonagh Junction will be the venue of an Information Stand on Tuesday 8th December from 11am to 3pm. There will be information about the 16 Days Campaign, as well as information about Amber (Kilkenny Women’s Refuge) available. In addition to … Continue reading

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The ‘Lantern Experience’ Comes to Belmullet

Erris Local Area Network Opposing Violence Against Women invites you to The ‘Lantern Experience’ at the Docks in Belmullet, Tuesday 8th December at 6.00pm. 159 Chinese Lanterns will be released in memory of the 159 women in Ireland who have … Continue reading

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March of Hope

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March of Hope in Laois to commemorate women murdered in Ireland

Laois Support Service Against Domestic Abuse is holding a March of Hope to commemorate the women in Ireland who have died through violence. On Tuesday, 8th December, the march will assemble at 3:45 pm at Portlaoise Garda station and proceed … Continue reading

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