[…]and unplanned pregnancy by not always using a condom. Every student has the right to good sexual health and good sexual health education. As condoms are the only form of contraception that can protect against both pregnancy and STIs, we want people to feel comfortable using and talking about them. At Durex, we are committed to raising awareness of sexual health education and the importance of safer sex, which is why we are delighted to support the USI with such an important campaign.” Seamus Creighton, Women’s Health, MSD: “We recognise that trying to decide which contraception to use can be […]
[…]for Welfare said: “Alcohol awareness campaigns are essential to promotion of good mental health. While awareness now exists of the problems that can arise from excessive alcohol consumption, binge drinking is still a prevalent habit among young people. We offer assistance to Students’ Unions to help them inform and educate their students about alcohol in a simple and engaging manner. These campaigns and this toolkit will help us combat a trend that can lead to depression, poverty and suicide.” The Alcohol Awareness Toolkit and associated resources can be downloaded by visiting drinkaware.ie. Some “Do”s and “Don’t”s of Alcohol Awareness Events […]
[…]include Coming Out workshops, Supporting a Friends who’s Coming Out, Looking after your Mental Health, Sexual Health, Trans* Awareness, Running an LGBT Society, Bisexuality Awareness, Being an LGBT Ally, Sexual Empowerment, lobbying and media skills. Laura Harmon, Vice President for Equality and Citizenship said: “It’s great to see so many delegates attending Pink Training this year from so many different colleges. It’s also fantastic to see many new colleges attending who haven’t sent delegates to Pink Training before. This is the largest training event that USI runs and we are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the event this […]
[…]days easier. We’re also encouraging students who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health to avail of college support services. We are delighted to partner with mental health organisations that will help spread the message of this campaign across Ireland.” Collette Ryan, of HeadsUp said: “HeadsUp is delighted to be a partner once again in the development of the USI Mental Health pack. The theme ‘What Makes You Smile?’ fits perfectly with HeadsUp’s activities, in particular our ‘Online Skills’ and ‘Acts of Random Kindness’ available on www.headsup.ie. Sometimes it’s the little things in life that can have such a positive […]
[…]with HIV and AIDS, their families and their caregivers, while actively promoting HIV and sexual health awareness in the general population. This incredible support from Durex Ireland means we can do just this.” Hazel Roche, brand manager for Durex Ireland, says: “National Condom Week gives us the chance to ensure safer sex is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. By partnering with the DAA and USI we wantto raise the awareness of the value of good sexual health education, and the importance of safer sex. It is vital that we educate our nation because a condom can quite literally be […]
