[…]that “Israel’s settlement policy is inherently discriminatory and has resulted in grave human rights violations including destruction of homes, forced evictions, unlawful killings, arbitrary detentions and collective punishment”. Congress believes: That Israel should end its occupation of the Palestinian territories and allow the return of Palestinian refugees in accordance with international law. That the Palestinian people are entitled to the same human rights, dignity of person, self-determination, security and parity of esteem as all other peoples in the world today. That a boycott of Israel’s entire regime of oppression, including all of the Israeli companies and institutions that are involved […]
[…]of all disciplines. We’re really sorry we created the impression we don’t value design or designers – we do. In the coming days we’ll meet with representatives of design students and work with them to find out how we can regain the trust of, and better represent the needs of design students in […]
[…]policy briefs and campaigns from across the organisation. For now, we’re working on our page designs to make sure we include the best content for our static material – as the new design beds in we’ll make refinements to the site and help the new functions simmer down. It’ll settle down soon in the new year. In the new year, look out for our new officer blogs, our National Council co-ordination system and the first looks at the E-Clár live blogging system we’ll use for USI […]
[…]policy briefs and campaigns from across the organisation. For now, we’re working on our page designs to make sure we include the best content for our static material – as the new design beds in we’ll make refinements to the site and help the new functions simmer down. It’ll settle down soon in the new year. In the new year, look out for our new officer blogs, our National Council co-ordination system and the first looks at the E-Clár live blogging system we’ll use for USI […]
[…]of design, which we know is valuable and vital to our work. We work closely with Irish graduate designers and design agencies throughout the year, who never fail to impress us with their ability and creativity. We’d be keen to meet with you, if you would like, to discuss our intentions in making the release we did, and to discuss with you some of the issues facing design students and graduates. If you’d like to, please contact info@usi.ie to arrange a time and a place to suit […]
An Foclóir Aiteach/The Queer Dictionary 2nd Edition. (Less Accessible, Full Design) An Foclóir Aiteach/The Queer Dictionary 2nd Edition. (More Accessible, Simple […]
[…]Irish. This is a breach of their fundamental and constitutional rights. “Language Rights are Human Rights” is the message being conveyed today. Vice President for the Irish Language of the Union of Students in Ireland, Feidhlim Seoighe: “This Government is letting the Irish Speakers of the country down. By not providing services through Irish, they are essentially putting out the message that our National Language has no importance. Young People across the country are marching for the future of the Irish Language. Language rights are Human Rights.” The protest is taking place at Parnell Square/The Garden of Remembrance at 2pm […]
[…]employees are represented by a legally recognised union, we are committed to establishing a constructive dialogue with their freely chosen representatives. The company is committed to bargaining in good faith with such representatives.’ The company are clearly in breach of their own human rights policy by failing to engage in collective bargaining with SIPTU and its members. There has been serious escalations in Trade Union activity due to the blocking of unionising rights for workers in both the Ballina Breweries and in the UK. On the 12th of March, National Union of Students in the UK (NUS UK) wrote to […]
[…]of USI and to develop and implement policies in the areas of governance, financial management, human resource management and risk management. The President reports to National Council on the work of Governance Committee and Governance Committee makes an annual report on its work to Congress. Sub-committees or working groups may be set up by Governance Committee as needed with the approval of National Council. In order to fulfill its responsibilities, Governance Committee undertakes the tasks detailed in the Constitution and Handbook. Key responsibilities include: 1. Implementing good governance practice 2. Managing finances 3. Managing Human Resources 4. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements […]
