It’s not a surprise given the butchering of the Equality and Human Rights infrastructure in Ireland this year. News of Niall’s resignation will be received with great sadness by many given the leadership he has given in bringing not only support for equality legislation but also policy development and research and good practice in the […]
Entries Tagged as 'Human rights'
Niall Crowley resigns as Equality Authority CEO
December 11th, 2008 · 22 Comments · Equality, Irish Politics, Recession
Tags:Advocacy Organizations·Discrimination·Human rights·Human Rights and Liberties
Unasked for advice
November 11th, 2008 · 17 Comments · David Quinn, LGBT, Marriage Equality, Religious Right Dressed up as research institutes, Same Sex Partnerships
…to those campaigning for Civil Partnership legislation/Civil Marriage, be they individuals or groups … – Stop appearing in audiences of shows like Questions and Answers – especially when the panel is not balanced with representation of someone from the lesbian and gay/equality and human rights sector. RTE need to be taught a lesson and ‘rent […]
Tags:civil partnership in Ireland·Homosexuality·Human rights·Lucinda Creighton·Pat Kenny·Same-sex marriage
Cutting the minders and protectors
October 14th, 2008 · 16 Comments · Equality, Irish Politics, Recession
If you discriminate against people due to their nationality or race, gender, sexuality or disability, are violent towards your partner or commit other human rights violations, indeed if you are a government that does so, well this budget is good for you! The agencies which work in this area have been savaged today. There were […]
Tags:Advocacy Organizations·Domestic violence·Equality Authority·Human rights·Human Rights Commission·Irish Human Rights Commission