In line with the Government’s new policy of openness in appointments the Minister for Justice for Justice and Equality is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons for consideration for appointment as the Irish member on the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or(…)
The Rape Crisis Network of Ireland (RCNI) recently launched an iphone and Android App for smartphones. These high quality apps contain useful information, support, contact details and links about sexual violence and are free to download. Please see here to download the App. This App is a very innovative method of disseminating important information and(…)
The United Nations has confirmed reports of a new wave of mass sexual violence directed at women in the Democratic Republic of Congo. See the United Nations News Centre here. It was confirmed that 150 civilian women were raped by rebels based in the isolated and troubled east of the DR Congo. The UN Secretary-General(…)
HRinI is delighted to welcome this post from Prof. Bill Rolston of the University of Ulster (Jordanstown). Bill is a Professor of Sociology at the School of Sociology and Applied Social Studies and Director of the Transitional Justice Institute at UU. His research focuses on popular political culture and community and voluntary politics in Northern(…)
