Equality | Union of Students in Ireland

USI Calls Urgent Return of Ibrahim Halawa

Aug 28, 2017 | Campaigns, Equality, Featured

‘Never again should a student live this nightmare’, says USI The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) calls on immediate action to be taken by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney to bring student Ibrahim Halawa back home to Ireland...

USI Disappointed With Dismissal Of Petition X

Aug 17, 2017 | Campaigns, Equality, Featured

We are disappointed at today’s judgment in Belfast with the dismissal of petition X, the request to recognise a lawful same sex marriage in Northern Ireland. The court battle has indicated that it is ultimately up to legislators to change the standing of...

“We Will Hold The Taoiseach To His Word on a Referendum on the Eighth Amendment”

Aug 4, 2017 | Campaigns, Equality, Featured, RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) welcome the commitment from Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, to take into account young people’s ability to vote on the Eighth Amendment. Newly elected Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attended Queens University Belfast, marking the Taoiseach’s...

USI Remembers Dave Roche

Jul 5, 2017 | Equality, Featured

We are deeply saddened at the sudden passing last weekend of Dave Roche, a prominent activist and supporter of the student movement and LGBT Community in his native Cork and beyond. Dave addressed over 300 students as the opening speaker of USI LGBTI+ Pink Training...

Students to Participate in World’s First LGBTI+ Youth Strategy

Apr 26, 2017 | Equality, Featured, LGBT

Third level students across Ireland are encouraged to participate in the world’s first LGBTI+ Youth Strategy being conducted by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs under the direction of Minister Katherine Zappone and chaired independently by journalist...

Students Take Action for Ibrahim’s Halawa’s Immediate Release

Apr 26, 2017 | Equality, Featured

Students are to take further action over the coming days to see the release of Ibrahim Halawa in light of the Egyptian government delaying the imprisoned 21 year old’s trial for the 22nd time today. USI President Annie Hoey stated, “There have been 18...