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Hats off to the SDGs – a brief analysis of the plan to change the world
Where does one even begin to unpack the new sustainable development goals (SDGs)? When in doubt of what to think I always refer to the
Drowning in the Mediterranean: Tears are not enough
“Whatever mourns when many leave these shores; Whatever shares The eternal reciprocity of tears.” – Insensibility by Wilfred Owen (October 1917) Wilfred Owen’s poem dwells
What we’re watching: men considering the ‘other’ side; the danger of a single story; updating Marx
The danger of a single story In an increasing environment where there appears to be insufficient time and intolerance in considering the ‘story’ of another,
Deadline tomorrow: Calling all 18-25 year olds! United Nations Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland
**APPLICATIONS CLOSING TOMORROW FRIDAY 5TH JUNE 2015** “This new programme will support young people to be agents of change, where they are empowered to be
‘Non-listening, non-seeing, non-feeling…’ – the migration crisis in the Mediterranean: information, discussion and debate
The Guardian newspaper captured the essence of the issue in its editorial of April 21st: ‘A proud father who is fleeing persecution, a mother who
The world is watching as Ireland votes on marriage equality
Ireland is the first country in the world to put the question of same sex marriage to a public vote. Taking place tomorrow, the referendum
10 quotes that changed the way we look at the world
The Huffington Post recently included what it considers the Top 10 quotes from various ‘leaders’ across the globe that “in some way changed how humanity
Review of Irish Aid DE Programme: 6 arguments for strengthening development education in Ireland
The 6 arguments were prepared by developmenteducation.ie as a discussion document toward the review of the Irish Aid Development Education Programme being conducted by GENE
The quality of teaching must be central to global education provision targets
“Progress towards the post-2015 education SDG will be stymied if the quality and effectiveness of teaching are not front and centre in the main list
Walking for Water in Ireland…but not for the reasons you might think!
On a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon this March tens of thousands of protesters descended on the streets of Dublin all in the name of