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# Amnesty International Ireland

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# Eighth Amendment
Amnesty boss says watchdog's grant decision could prove 'catastrophic'
The organisation is seeking legal advice about an ongoing dispute over a €137,000 grant it received.
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Feb 4th 2018, 12:05 AM
# choice
Half of Irish people think freer abortion access should be priority for next government
Almost three quarters of the people polled think there should be a referendum to allow the people to vote on the Eighth amendment.
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Mar 4th 2016, 10:00 AM
# Oireachtas agenda
How does a lack of oversight within an Garda Síochána affect Travellers?
Today the Justice Committee will examine how various groups are impacted by transparency issues within the force.
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May 14th 2014, 9:00 AM
# Charity
Amnesty vote NOT to cut director's €100k salary to the average industrial wage
The motion at the organisation’s annual conference this weekend was unanimously defeated.
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Apr 12th 2014, 6:55 PM
# illegal weapons
Ireland officially ratifies arms treaty aimed at regulating the international weapons trade
The United Nations Arms Trade Treaty was signed this time last year.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 7:00 AM
# Post-Gaddafi
Is the European Union funding the torture of refugees in Libya?
Amnesty International says European funding to secure Libyan borders is resulting in ‘holding centres’ where abuses occur.
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Jun 20th 2013, 7:15 AM
# LGBT
Ugandan LGBT activist in Dublin to speak out for those who can't
Despite constant danger, activist Kasha Nabagesera said that she still loves her country and remains hopeful that the country will reverse its stance on homosexuality.
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Apr 13th 2013, 7:00 AM
# Executions
Death penalty stats show increase in executions but drop in death sentences
The Amnesty International figures have revealed that while the number of people executed last year rose by two, there were 201 less death sentences handed down.
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Apr 10th 2013, 6:45 AM
# North Korea
Photos reveal evidence of new North Korean prison camp
Amnesty International has called for a UN commission of inquiry to investigate suspected human rights violations.
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Mar 7th 2013, 7:15 AM
Voices
Colm O'Gorman: Why we can't afford to forget about Bahrain
It is the second anniversary of the uprising in Bahrain but prisoners of conscience are still behind bars, writes the head of Amnesty International Ireland.
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Feb 14th 2013, 1:00 PM
# Laundries
'State must finally accept its role': Amnesty responds to Magdalene report
Amnesty International Ireland says the Magdalenes report reveals “major human rights abuses” and demands urgent action.
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Feb 5th 2013, 4:25 PM
# Amnesty International
Plane used to transfer unlawfully detained man landed at Shannon
The plane used by the CIA landed in Shannon Airport on its way to Macadonia to pick the man up.
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Dec 13th 2012, 3:22 PM
Voices
Colm O'Gorman: The State failed children, but so too did society
The head of Amnesty International Ireland addresses concerns of the ‘No’ camp in Children’s Referendum – and says the Constitution will still be unambiguous in asserting the status of the family.
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Nov 8th 2012, 6:00 PM
# Capital Punishment
Petitions in three Irish cities to mark World Death Penalty Day
Amnesty International Ireland will collect signatures hoping to prevent the execution of Anthony Haynes in Texas this month.
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Oct 10th 2012, 7:15 AM
# Aung San Suu Kyi
Video: Aung San Suu Kyi making speech in Dublin
See the video from within Bord Gáis Energy Theatre where she paid tribute to Ireland’s highlighting of her case.
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Jun 19th 2012, 4:30 PM
# welcome
Aung San Suu Kyi in Ireland: Full details of public event
The Burmese democracy icon will receive the Freedom of Dublin and be serenaded at public concert. Here’s the running order for the night.
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Jun 18th 2012, 7:15 AM
# Press Freedom
'Vital' role of journalists stressed ahead of World Press Freedom Day
The National Union of Journalists and Amnesty International Ireland joined together today to remember journalists who have been killed during the course of their work.
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May 2nd 2012, 6:03 PM
Voices
Column: What kind of Constitutional Convention do you want?
The upcoming exploration of what reforms should be made to the Irish Constitution is a good time for us to make sure socio-economic rights and equality are set in stone for the future.
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Apr 23rd 2012, 6:00 PM
# Health
VIDEO: Healthcare - who needs it, wha'?
What do you think of this Amnesty Ireland campaign to spark a debate about access to health services?
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Mar 27th 2012, 1:45 PM
Voices
Column: We know the horrific details of clerical abuse - but do we understand why it flourished?
Amnesty International Ireland director Colm O’Gorman explains the responsibility we all have to create a society where abuse can’t exist on an industrial scale, as detailed in the ‘In Plain Sight’ report.
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Sep 27th 2011, 2:19 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Saturday
In tonight’s fix: Bruton rules out presidential bid; the other Bruton comes under fire; Kenny gives Obama some Irish tips; Amnesty turns 50; and Manchester United players try their hand at acting…
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May 28th 2011, 7:40 PM
# Amnesty
Amnesty celebrates its 50th birthday with the Kings of Leon
Celebrations are taking place across Ireland and across the world to mark the foundation of the world’s largest human rights organisation.
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May 28th 2011, 2:08 PM