[…]referendums North and South of the border. The dedication of NUS-USI to the ideals of solidarity, human rights and peace were decisive in securing an end to violence, all in the face of determined and fierce opposition from those opposed to the agreement. The Good Friday Agreement has meant many things to many people – for some it was the hope of a future society of equals; for some it was a new dispensation for peace and democracy. For others around the world the Good Friday Agreement stands as a beacon of hope that even in deeply divided societies, communication […]
[…]canvassing workshops and made it a fun experience through our world record for the largest ever human Love Heart. We also made extensive use of social media platforms including our online transport initiative #VoterMotor to get students to polling stations.” “I would like to thank USI’s officer board, our hard working staff and our member student unions throughout the country and in particular our Vice President for Equality and Citizenship Annie Hoey for making our marriage equality yes campaign such a resounding success.” Information President Laura Harmon: 086 173 8455 Steve Rawson 087 235 7551 / Pat Montague 086 827 […]
[…]and intervening. Instead Ibrahim is still waiting for release – 4 years later. On a basic human rights basis it is unacceptable that he has been detained for so long without fair trial and we will not give up until his release back to Ireland and to his family” Ibrahim Halawa is a 19 year old Irish citizen imprisoned for taking refuge in Egypt. He is an Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience. He is from Firhouse in Dublin. In August 2013, Ibrahim and his three sisters went to a protest in Cairo following the violent dispersal by security forces […]
[…]among both academic and professional workers including postgraduates Implement Universal Design for […]
[…]trans people are treated by the health system in Ireland, saying it falls far below international human rights standards. The current system sees trans people waiting up to five years to even start accessing care, and GPs are not allowed to prescribe hormone replacement therapy to their trans and non-binary patients. A survey by TENI (the Transgender Equality Network Ireland) examining trans healthcare in Ireland found that 78 per cent of respondents thought about ending their life while transitioning or on a waiting list, and 40 per cent said they had made at least one suicide attempt. USI Vice President […]
