[…]at USI Congress in March 2013. USI regards this as an issue which affects many students. In 2011, UK Department of Health statistics show that 4,049 Irish women availed of abortion services in England and Wales. Of these women, 1,404 were between the ages of 18-24 and 2,566 of these were under the age of 30. Crucially, these figures are probably an underestimation of the true numbers as many Irish women give no Irish address for reasons of […]
[…]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 let them know that you support Ibrahim Halawa. Here is a suggested script: “Hi, my name is _________, and I am from ________. I am a student in Ireland. I am calling to urge the Egyptian authorities to release Ibrahim Halawa immediately. He is in prison for expressing his right to freedom […]
[…]time in government. A new government, whatever its composition, must not turn its back on the human rights of women and girls here in Ireland.” Annie Hoey, Deputy President of USI, with Colm O’Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty International, outside Leinster […]
[…]for and outlining your suitability for the role (with adherence to the tasks and criteria) to recruitment@usi.ie by 12pm (midday) on Friday 17 January […]
[…]for and outlining your suitability for the role (with adherence to the tasks and criteria) to recruitment@usi.ie by 12pm (midday) on Friday 17 January […]
