Help us set a new World Record – show the world how big our heart is! The Union of Students in Ireland will hold a world record attempt on 25 April at Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.* Online event registration for Big Love – USI marriage equality World Record Attempt powered by Eventbrite The event will consist of an attempt to form a large number of people into the shape of a heart. There is no current record for this feat, though similar records have been attempted and set. We want hundreds in our heart – and we’re looking for a […]
[…]officially launched at Trinity College last Thursday, and was signed by Muslim speaker Shaykh Fakhruddin Owaisi, chairman of the Council of Sunni Imams in Cape Town. Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, chairman of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council (Impic) and Shaykh Owaisi were speakers at the Trinity college seminar ‘Preventing radicalisation within the Muslim community’ held to coincide with the launch of the declaration. The anti-extremist declaration was drawn up by Impic and it states: “I unequivocally reject, disown and condemn all terrorism committed in the name of Islam by any militant group . . . I believe that […]
[…]of rape, incest, if there’s a risk to health or severe foetal impairment, is a violation of human rights. Repealing the 8th will restore these rights.” The result now means that UCCSU will actively engage in a local and national campaign to repeal the 8th amendment. Speaking at the count, James Upton, UCCSU Deputy President, said “this result mandates future campaigns to repeal the 8th amendment. We will now actively engage with this issue at all levels, as directed by student council.” Aidan Coffey, UCCSU President said “it’s important to note that this was put forward by an independent group […]
[…]the Ireland of Ireland – USI’s Annual Congress is the most important decision making forum in the National Union, electing each year’s National officer executive team and setting policies affecting student welfare, academic affairs – Motions passed this week included policies such as: – Support for HIV Awareness campaigns – Calls for funding and visibility on Men’s Mental Health to tackle the growing suicide rates in young males – Support for the Decriminalisation of Drugs – Support for Abortion Access in Northern Ireland, as well as support for the campagn for Marriage Equality in Northern Ireland – The USI sabbatical […]
