The YWCA Ireland community includes people with a diversity of views on the upcoming Referendum on the Eighth Amendment. Therefore, in relation to the Referendum, the Association is not advocating a position in the debate. YWCA Ireland encourages an ethos of understanding and respect throughout the Referendum discourse. YWCA Ireland…
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Throughout this conference, women from all over the world came together to discuss the issue of women on the move. Every short lecture, every activity, and even break-time and lunch discussions added to the atmosphere of positive change surrounding this issue. Each person brought a perspective, their voice to share,…
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Bethany Barr reports on Day 4 of the European YWCA Study Session in Budapest Today was another great day, filled with activities, knowledge building and character defining moments. We have been very thankful to the European Youth Centre for the wonderful hospitality they have displayed in hosting us here and…
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Brittany Steckel reflects on Day 3 of the European YWCA Study Session Can you understand someone or their needs until you step into their shoes? This has been but one emphasis during the study session. There have been some brief informational sessions as well as longer interactive sessions to help…
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This morning we woke up full of excitement for our first full day of the European YWCA Study Session at the Council of Europe in Budapest. After breakfast we joined some of the participants for morning devotions where we sang Psalms in English and in Latin before praying over the…
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Wow what a first day! Today we embarked on our trip to Budapest for the 2018 Study Session with the European YWCA and the Youth Department of the Council of Europe. The topic? Leading Change for Young Women Migrants and Refugee Rights Across Europe. This is obviously a very current…
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***Trigger warning. This article discusses violence against women and girls*** International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place around the world each year on March 8th. The day presents the opportunity to celebrate the many advancements towards gender equality and women’s rights while also shining a light on the ongoing discrimination…
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The YWCA in Dublin city centre is now inviting applications to become a volunteer on its two Resident Assistant programmes. The Summer Programme has 4 places with accommodation and food for the months of July and August 2018. The longer term Resident Assistant programme runs from September 2018 to the…
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Deputy General Secretary (Part – Time) The Deputy General Secretary will work closely with the YWCA Ireland national board and General Secretary. Reporting to the General Secretary the post holder will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of YWCA Ireland’s business development, property management and financial reporting. This is…
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Bethany Barr, YWCA Dublin Resident Assistant, reflects on her participation in the 16 Days of Action against Gender Based Violence. Over the course of one week in December, I attended not one, but two events relating to violence against women in conjunction with the 16 days of activism against gender…
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