Results List
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Annual Monitoring Report on Integration 2011
Source: The Integration Centre
Integration is a process. Contrary to popular belief it does not happen organically with the passing of time. Structures need to be put in place by government which ensure the social cohesion and future success of Irish society.This report, the second in a series of Annual…
Resource type: Research Report
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How philanthropy 'helps brave people to solve problems'
Source: The Irish News Online
As a major international conference on philanthropy comes to Belfast this week, bringing with it speakers and delegates charged with distributing billions of pounds, Sam Goodwin talks to John R Healy, chairman of Philanthropy Ireland, about what difference giving has made to Northern Ireland WHEN a conference…
Resource type: News
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Social Justice Coalition and Corruption Watch Join Application to Intervene in Richard Mdluli Matter
Source: Social Justice Coalition
SAPS Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.Corruption Watch (CW) and the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) have filed a joint application for leave to intervene as co-applicants in Part B of the matter of Freedom Under Law v National Director of Public Proseuctions, case No. 26912/2012 brought…
Resource type: News
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Treating the Primary Health Care System
Ca Lon with her daughter. Photo: Save the Children "The doctor saved my life," declared Ca Lon, recalling how, after delivering her first child, she experienced profuse bleeding that put her life at risk. Luckily, Ms. Lon was in a district hospital in Khanh Hoa…
Resource type: Grantee Story
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Next Avenue Website to Be Inspirational and Informative Hub for Booming 50+ Population
Source: Next Avenue
Visit Next Avenue >America is in the midst of an age boom. The 50+ population in America has grown from 74 million in 1999 to more than 99 million today, and is projected to be 127 million in 2030. While part can be attributed to…
Resource type: News
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School discipline: Ringing a bell for reform
Source: New York Amsterdam News
By Judith KayeThere are many lessons I took with me from my treasured 15 years as chief judge of the state of New York, principally that there is an “after-life”—meaning, after mandatory retirement from the court at age 70. Always there is opportunity to try…
Resource type: News
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Amnesty Welcomes Ireland's Intent to New Human Rights Treaty
Source: Amnesty International Ireland
Amnesty International Ireland has warmly welcomed the announcement today that the Irish Government has decided to sign a new human rights treaty, which should strengthen protections for people living in Ireland. The treaty establishes a system to allow people living in Ireland whose rights like housing,…
Resource type: News
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GLEN: Evaluation of the Building Sustainable Change Programme
Source: PA Consulting Group
The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) in Ireland achieved significant progress under an ambitious five-year programme to achieve equality for lesbian, gay and bisexual people, according to an evaluation by the PA Consulting Group. Through the programme, which was funded by Atlantic, GLEN played…
Resource type: Research Report
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Report Card 2012: Is the Government Keeping Its Promises to Children?
Source: Children's Rights Alliance
Report Card 2012 was published on 23 January 2012. This year the Alliance has given the Irish Government its best result in four years - an overall ‘C+’ grade for its progress to date on its key promises to children. The grade is in recognition…
Resource type: News
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You don’t need to be Premier to make difference
Source: The Royal Gazette
By Jessie MonizWhen 24-year-old Gavin Smith gained just 16 votes running against a former Premier in her own constituency back in 2003, it seemed like his political career was over before it had even started.But in the years since then, Mr Smith has shown that…
Resource type: News