[…]been left unsupported. Our rates of HIV diagnoses are still well above European averages. COVID-19 is not the first large-scale health issue we’ve seen in this lifetime, it is just the most publicised. The LGBTQI+ community faced the HIV and AIDS epidemic back in the 80s and 90s and yet here we are a year on, missing four effective testing and treating methods. It is extremely disappointing, and we need to reopen services and start investing into specialised queer health […]
[…]most obvious solution for progression in the field of mental health services is substantial cross-party commitment on immediately setting up 24/7 intervention services nationwide – and we are urging the government to clarify their commitment to providing the funding for these services in Budget 2017.” Mental Health Reform said full implementation of A Vision for Change requires investment of €37.5M per year. “The Government committed to meeting the recommendations in this policy and we are seeking clarification now as to whether this will be realised in next year’s budget.” Mental Health Reform Director, Dr. Shari McDaid, said. “In addition, in […]
[…]represents 354,000 students across the island of Ireland, has emphasised that early detection and treatment of STIs is absolutely vital to minimise the possibility of any long-term health damage. As part of the SHAG week campaign, USI has also updated the website shag.usi.ie with information on types on contraception, how to use contraception, details on emergency contraception and the importance of safe sex. Click here for the full report – STI notifications from CIDR – 2015 [Powerpoint […]
[…]legislation in the Russian parliament. The legislation prevents the promotion of “non-traditional sexual relationships” and “prohibiting propaganda of homosexuality to minors”. Speaking today Carol-Anne O’Brien, Advocacy Officer with BeLonG To Youth Services said, “We wish to express our strong support for LGBT groups and young people in Russia as they face this worsening situation. “We were shocked to view videos which have spread online, involving the luring, torturing and forced outing of LGBT youth. “Many of these young people have been traumatised, ostracised and some media are claiming that people have been murdered.” Spectrum Human Rights reports that the gay […]
[…]his 21st birthday in jail. He has engaged in a hunger strike due to poor conditions. This treatment cannot be allowed to continue on a human rights basis and we can’t ignore it” USI is calling on students across the country to put pressure on the Egyptian embassy today by calling them and voicing their concern. USI are urging students to call the Egyptian embassy on +353 (0) 1 660 6718 and let them know that students support the immediate release of Ibrahim Halawa. CALL THE EGYPTIAN EMBASSY NOW: Please call the Egyptian Embassy at (+353) 1 660 6718 and […]
