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…
50 Men, One Voice – Gisèle Pelicot Takes a Stand Against Sexual Violence In a courtroom in Avignon, France, a 71-year-old woman stood before the world and transformed her trauma into a clarion call for justice. Gisèle Pelicot’s unyielding courage, her demand for transparency, and her ability to hold an entire patriarchal system to…
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…
Family and community await answers as Gardaí detain long-standing person of interest, reigniting hope for justice in the unsolved disappearance of JoJo Dullard. JoJo Dullard’s disappearance nearly three decades ago left a deep wound in her family and community, one that has festered in the uncertainty and heartbreak of not knowing what happened to…
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…
Thank you for your courage Kathleen. In a world where silence often shrouds the darkest corners of domestic abuse, Kathleen Correia’s decision to waive her legal right to anonymity stands as a beacon of courage and hope. Her story is not just a personal testament but a powerful message to countless others trapped in the…
Why ‘Mental Health Awareness’ Falls Short in Toxic Workplaces Workplace discrimination against individuals with mental health issues persists, even as companies claim to be more open to employing those with such challenges. In reality, many people with known mental health conditions already hold positions in the workforce. So why do we continue to…
Can We Stop the Normalisation of Male Brutality The recent case of a young woman being held prisoner and tortured is another disturbing reminder of the horrifying realities of male violence. Yet, once this story fades from headlines, we must ask ourselves, what are we truly doing to confront and dismantle the normalisation of such…
Kris Kristofferson, the legendary American singer-songwriter and actor, passed away over the weekend, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary creativity and a life of unyielding principle. Known for hits like “Me and Bobby McGee” and his work in films such as A Star is Born, Kristofferson’s talents and convictions stretched far beyond the entertainment industry.…
A Voice for Every Woman in the Fight Against Male Violence Every day seems to bring a new horror, another story of depravity that makes us question humanity’s capacity for evil. Yesterday, we learned that the youngest of the men accused of raping a woman, part of a group orchestrated by Dominique Pelicot, was…