Blog Archive | Human Rights
Climate Justice: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015
Posted on October 14, 2015
Climate Justice: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
I was delighted to see the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015 back in the Seanad for discussion this week, it's been a long time coming!
'Even It Up' - Oxfam Ireland
Posted on September 24, 2015
I was delighted to hop onto the Oxfam 'Even It Up' bus today and show my support! |
https://www.facebook.com/oxfamireland
IASIO (Irish Association for the Social Integration of Offenders ) Biennial Report
Posted on September 24, 2015
This morning I attended the launch of the Irish Association for the Social Integration of Offenders (IASIO) Biennial Report. Great work being done on the rehabilitation of ex-offenders.The report was officially launched by Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald, TD. http://www.iasio.ie/
'IMMIGRATION, ASYLUM AND LEGAL CHANGE IN IRELAND' - CICL Seminar *Booked Out
Posted on September 17, 2015
IMMIGRATION, ASYLUM AND LEGAL CHANGE IN IRELAND
11am – 1pm Friday 18th September 2015, Dublin Institute of Technology
Aungier Street campus, Management House (first floor, beside the library) (part of the CICL ‘Changing Ireland, Changing Law’ research project)
This is the third in a series of seminars being organised by myself Prof. Ivana Bacik (Law School, TCD) and Dr. Mary Rogan (DIT Law) in partnership with the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA), the National Women’s Council (NWCI), the Gay & Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) and the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI).
Speakers will include: Professor Cathryn Costello, University of Oxford;
Terenure Educate Together National School campaign
Posted on August 17, 2015
It was great to meet Nikki Murphy and her fellow volunteer colleague in the Seanad last month. They are a part of a campaign working hard to establish an Educate Together school, in D6, Terenure. I wish them every success and fully support their call to offer more educational choices for parents and their children.
Women in Politics - From the archives #YouTube
Posted on August 06, 2015
Women in Politics Public Lecture, Trinity College Dublin - 4th June 2013
Speakers: Prof Gail McElroy, Ms Rachel Nolan, Prof Ivana Bacik, Prof Catherine Lawless.
March4Choice 2012 - From the archives
Posted on August 06, 2015
Here's one from the archives, thanks to Mick Fitz for capturing this video of the March4Choice rally in Dublin, 2012.
As we approach another campaign and potential referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment I still stand committed to safe and legal access to abortion rights and the right to choose. #IAmProChoice
Filmed by Micks Metaphors
Published on Oct 1, 2012
Dear Supporters... Break for the Summer 2015
Posted on July 30, 2015
Dear Supporter,
As we approach the summer break, I here's a short update on the work that I have been doing politically in recent months. As always, you will see more information on all these issues and more throughout sections of the website www.ivanabacik.com, on facebook (Ivana Bacik) and twitter (@ivanabacik).
The political highlight of the past year so far has been the great success of the Marriage Equality Referendum on 22nd May – a resounding 62% for the Yes vote – a wonderful result!
Many thanks again for your continued support,
Very best wishes, Ivana.
Youtube: Section 37 amendment debate and call for a "revolution" of our education system
Posted on July 13, 2015
Employment Equality (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage, Thursday 9th July 2015
"A revolution is required... we need to break the hold, the stranglehold that the Churches, plural but in particular the Catholic Church have on our primary education system and indeed our secondary education system too."
BACIK CALLS FOR LEGISLATION ON HATE CRIME
Posted on July 09, 2015
BACIK CALLS FOR LEGISLATION ON HATE CRIME
Labour Seanad leader, Spokesperson on Justice
Thursday 9th July 2015
Senator Ivana Bacik will this evening be one of the speakers at a public meeting hosted by Labour Equality on 'Hate Crime: Old Prejudices, New Responses' to be held at 7pm in Wynns Hotel.
In her speech tonight, Senator Bacik will call for the introduction of legislation on hate crime, and will say: