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The UN has called Ireland out on religious schools' 'discriminatory admissions policies'

A number of human and children’s rights groups have called for action in addressing a number of issues.

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Feb 4th 2016, 5:45 PM

'Despite our best efforts, 1 in 12 children still live in poverty'

Homeless children, suicide rates and Direct Provision should all be discussed in Geneva today.

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Jan 14th 2016, 6:35 PM

When Ireland can't help, here's where children can turn to

Charlie Flanagan has signed an important protocol to a UN convention to strengthen children’s rights.

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Sep 24th 2014, 7:26 PM