Shining a Light on Sexual Harassment and Rape Culture

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…

Shocking Findings 1-in-7 Irish Citizens Hold Harmful Beliefs About Violence Against Women

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…

The Dangerous Persistence of Traditionalist Masculinity in Ireland

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…

Trapped in Cruelty – The Double Bind of Disability and Domestic Violence

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…

A Mother’s Quest – The Hidden Epidemic of Domestic Violence and Suicide

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…

Aging into Abuse – How Society Overlooks Older Victims of Domestic Violence

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…

Sound Is Your Superpower – Charlotte Davies Mission to Transform Education

Charlotte Davis’s Revolutionary Approach to Child Development   Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the transformative world of Fit 2 Learn with its visionary founder, Charlotte Davis.   Charlotte is on a mission to revolutionise how educators engage with school children, enhancing their learning capabilities through the seamless integration of motor skills, sound…