Breaking the Silence – The Emotional Toll of Fertility Issues Fertility issues is more than just a medical journey, it’s an emotional, psychological, and societal challenge that millions face, yet few openly discuss. The road to parenthood can be filled with obstacles, heartbreak, and hope, but too often, these struggles are minimised or swept under…
🎙️ Welcome to today’s episode of The FEMCAST! In this powerful interview, we dive into the world of gaming addiction with Elaine Uskoski, an expert who turned her personal experience into a mission to help others. When her son Jake’s university life unraveled due to severe gaming addiction, Elaine stepped in to help him…
In our latest series, we’re tackling the silences that perpetuate injustice. Kicking off with a deep dive into Reported.ie, we’ll uncover how this groundbreaking platform is empowering survivors of sexual harassment and violence to speak out – anonymously and safely. Each year, countless incidents of sexual harassment and rape go unreported, leaving victims…
Ending the Blame Game – How Ireland Can Lead in Tackling Gender-Based Violence A recent survey conducted by the European Commission offers a sobering reminder of the work still needed to combat violence against women and the stereotypes that enable it. While Ireland demonstrates leadership in rejecting some forms of abuse, harmful attitudes remain entrenched…
Where Does the Entitlement Stem From? A recent report by Women’s Aid, conducted in partnership with Core, sheds light on the troubling persistence of traditionalist views of manhood among Irish men. Despite decades of progress toward gender equality, two in five Irish men still hold traditionalist attitudes, while more than half agree or remain uncertain…
Women Are Done Waiting. When Will Women Finally Be Paid Their Worth? As of today, I, like many women across the globe, am effectively working for free for the rest of the year. This isn’t hyperbole – it’s a harsh reality. The gender pay gap is now 11.3%, up from 10.7% last year. This disparity…
Breaking the Silence: Tackling Northern Ireland’s Hidden Crisis of Domestic Violence Domestic violence in Northern Ireland has reached alarming levels, resembling a hidden pandemic that cannot be ignored. Despite its devastating impact, society often fails to treat violence against women within intimate relationships with the seriousness it warrants. Why is it that women’s murders in…
The recent report by Women’s Aid, in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin and the Disabled Gender-Based Violence Taskforce, reveals the harrowing experiences of disabled women who endure abuse from their intimate partners. This study, titled “Disabled Women’s Experience of Intimate Partner Abuse in Ireland,” reveals the profound cruelty and manipulation faced by these women, who often…
In a poignant episode of our podcast, I had the opportunity to speak with Julie Adams, a mother who has turned her grief into a powerful campaign against domestic violence. Julie’s daughter, Molly Adams, tragically died by suicide after enduring relentless domestic abuse. Julie is now advocating for legislative changes to prevent perpetrators of domestic…
The Forgotten Voices – The Overlooked Reality of Domestic Violence in Later Life When we talk about domestic violence, our minds often picture younger women, the narratives that dominate the media, stories we’ve heard time and again. But there’s a group of women whose stories remain unheard, unseen, and too often forgotten – older…