The balls for this year’s FIFA World Cup were made by predominately female workers earning €122 a month in the Forward Sport factory in East Pakistan. These women are Ronaldonianly, Messiesquely good at what they do. Their factory got the FIFA contract at very short notice after a Chinese supplier fell
Should people boycott Israeli products based on the siege of Gaza, stalled peace talks and expulsion of farmers from land in the West Bank?
Well hats of Pirelli for taking a lead! (although Playboy did stop nudity in its mag last year). In a daring move from its traditional nude…
Engaging with the stories of five real activists through discussion, creative thinking and character exploration can support the development of literacy. Through the familiar medium of storytelling, human rights situations can be explored on a level which children can encounter the real life impact of human rights in practice. This cross-curricular resource includes
This resource is intended to support young people in critically exploring conflict and peace building within a framework of Human Rights and International Law. Looking specifically at the Palestinian/ Israeli situation, the resource provides an opportunity for students to increase their knowledge and understanding, develop their skills of critical analysis,
National Geographic presents 7 Billion: how your world will change, a compilation of the acclaimed year-long editorial series about population, plus videos, insights and stunning photos. Visit: https://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/7-billion __________________________ Editor’s update: in 2050, 70% of the population will be living in “urban areas,” not “megacities” as stated in an earlier
Published on 21 September, 2013 In the largest lipdub of Africa, 500 women dance to ‘Price Tag’ by Jessie J ft. B.o.B. Every single one of these strong and resourceful women has started a business of her own. Their dream is to show you and Jessie J how this has
Published: 26 May 2012 More info: https://inktalks.com Read: The meaning of development from “The Menstrual Man” by Toni Pyke (15th May, 2014) on developmenteducation.ie
Jessica Carson, Co-ordinator of Creativity & Change, explores the importance of using creativity for change through sharing her journey and understanding of the relationship between creativity, learning and global citizenship. At Creativity & Change why do we think creativity is important? For the last 18 years my work has had
Shop 80-20 Development in an Unequal World – 7th Edition80-20 explores inequalities and injustices in a plain speaking overview of key global issues, trends and stories through striking visuals and by assembling facts, figures, graphs, maps, photos and political cartoons as well as analysis of the world today. Price: €21.95
The majority of the world’s 7 billion people live in urban areas. More than one billion of these – or one in three urban residents – live in inadequate housing with no, or only a few basic resources such as access to safe water or sanitation, refuse collection, etc. Generally,
Resource Details The campaign is calling for supermarkets to: Make more loose fruit and veg available in their stores Replace their plastic packaging with more sustainable options Provide recycle areas at the checkout for customers The groups are running Pack It In campaigns in their local areas to raise awareness
‘You won’t see our Christmas advert on TV this year. But we want to share our ‘No Palm Oil’ story with you this Christmas’ – Iceland Foods Iceland’s Christmas campaign – by the food company, not to be confused with the country – has been banned from TV because it
A simple but very useful ‘3-step approach’ to doing development education and global citizenship education. “At best, a lecturer (teacher) speaks with and for her audience, not to or at it. She takes leads, images and stirrings from her audience, and reflects back to them tentative accounts and explanations for
The world will no longer be divided by the ideologies of ‘left’ and ‘right’ but by those who accept ecological limits and those who don’t. Wolfgang Sachs, Wuppertal Institute The concept of climate change was first raised in scientific circles in the late 1800s. In recent decades climate change has been the
Announcing the official launch of the 2019 Our World Irish Aid Awards for primary schools across the island of Ireland. “There are 7.6 billion people in the world; 617 million young people who do not have basic mathematical, reading and writing skills; 57 million primary school aged children are not
‘It feels like I’m at a firefighters conference and no one’s allowed to speak about water’
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The Living Between Trains and Drains series explores the day-to-day stories which highlight issues experienced within high density urban living in the city of Kampala, Uganda.
A project led by members of the Comhlámh Belfast group raising awareness about resource extraction in Ireland and internationally through solidarity and nurturing our relationship with the earth.
In this second part of our series Living Between Trains and Drains, we explore the daily struggles and global realities of informal settlement living, with a focus on life in Namuwongo ‘slum’ in the city of Kampala in Uganda.
Wider than a health issue, the Coronavirus pandemic is threatening women’s rights and well-being, as reports of violence against women surge across the world
Continuing the global citizenship journey, here are 6 education initiatives from Ireland that have been adapted to take place during Covid-19 learning contexts.
This Exploitation Game aims to support young people to explore the themes of land, resource and environmental rights. This innovative and exciting resource will enable youth workers and young people to use this game as a tool to increase understanding and empathy. It is informed by youth work principles and
Quick-fire activities and videos to get you started on teaching the issues, the debates and key ideas around World Food Day, by Toni Pyke
Highlighting the work of physiotherapists who live and work in the Global South – a photo exhibition by Emma McCarthy
Are climate scientists being alarmist, and does technology hold THE answer to tackling climate change? Take the quiz and test your knowledge
A new podcast series, based on the 2-day Development Studies Association, Ireland summer school on ‘Changing Climates’ in June 2021 catching up with speakers and participants involved.
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