LGBT Diversity is undertaking a Parenthood Survey. The survey seeks to identify the experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents and those planning to be parents in Ireland. This is the first time that a study of this nature has been carried out in Ireland.

The findings will be published and widely disseminated to Government and relevant State bodies, NGOs and advocacy groups, both mainstream and LGBT, to assist them in effecting positive change for LGBT parents and those planning parenthood. The study findings will be shared with all LGBT organisations in Ireland and in particular support groups and organisations to assist them in meeting the needs of the community.

You are invited to participate in this anonymous survey if you:

• ·         Identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person.
• ·         Are a parent or are planning to be a parent. (The term parent includes biological and non-biological parents, guardians, adoptive parents and foster parents, living with or separately from our child/children of all ages)
• ·         Aged 18 years and over
• ·         Living in the Republic of Ireland

You can undertake the survey at http://www.lgbtdiversity.com/parenthood_survey_2011.aspx

The Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne was published on 13th July 2011. The information below outlines the details of the dedicated helpdesk established by the HSE in co-operation with a number of support organisations. This helpdesk number - 1800 742800 - is available from 8.00am to 12 midnight daily for those affected by the publication of the Cloyne report.

The HSE acknowledges that the publication of this report may prompt other adult survivors of childhood abuse to come forward, perhaps for the first time.  

MORE THAN 50 per cent of working women globally, 600 million, are trapped in insecure jobs without legal protection, according to the first report of the new agency UN Women. The new report called “Progress of the World’s Women: In Pursuit of Justice” has been published by the UN Women Agency.

It is the first report they have released and it highlights the lack of access to justice available to millions of women.
Click here to read the article and report in full.

If you would like to check out the UN Women's Agency... click http://www.un.org/womenwatch/

 

Justice for Magdalenes Campaign is asking for your support. They want as many people as possible to contact Ministers -- in their offices, at their constituency office, by phone, email, twitter, Facebook and ask them to do one simple thing.

"Dear Minister, please read the letter you received from Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) prior to this week's Cabinet meeting. Thank you."

You can access the information on how to get involved here