Global South

National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? - Global Issues

Sunday, 11 June 2023

This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? looks at briefly at child poverty issues across the world and what we can do here to make the changes needed. This section of…

Migrations in Our Common Home: Forecasting for Change

Monday, 15 May 2023

Ireland is currently experiencing multiple crises, including in housing, healthcare and childcare. These crises existed prior to the arrival of large influxes of those displaced by Russia’s invasion…

‘Ireland’s approach to migration is not fit for purpose’ – Roundtable on Migrations in Our Common Home

Monday, 15 May 2023

The central message from the Roundtable on Migrations in Our Common Home latest policy brief is that Ireland’s existing approach to international protection is not fit for purpose. It is time to move…

Social Justice Matters: 2023 guide to a fairer Irish Society

Monday, 8 May 2023

In this socio-economic review for 2023 Social Justice Ireland presents a detailed analysis of a range of key matters which are central to social justice; a vision of Ireland’s future as a…

The Costs of Violent Conflict

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Some 32 armed conflicts were reported in 2021, a slight decrease on the 34 reported in each of the years 2018 to 2020. The main change is because the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over…

Fairtrade Fortnight - February 27th to March 12th

Monday, 27 February 2023

The theme for Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 is the Future of Food #BeFairDoSustainable.
The focus is on small-scale farmers & producers,how they are…

One year on, Ireland is failing Ukraine

Friday, 24 February 2023

Ireland’s initial response to the Ukrainian crisis was hailed as almost exemplary, having taken what is arguably the first “human rights first” approach to international protection in our history.…

Planning for Change: Climate Change and Migration

Friday, 18 November 2022

Migration linked to climate change did not get the attention it deserves at COP27. The Global North must accept responsibility for its role in driving climate change and abide by their commitments…

Response to Climate Change “Grossly Inadequate” – Roundtable on Migration

Friday, 18 November 2022

Migration linked to climate change did not get the attention it deserves at COP27. The Global North must accept responsibility for its role in driving climate change and abide by their commitments…

New Report highlights need for Loss & Damage in Climate Response

Monday, 7 November 2022

A new report from ActionAid 'The Long Shadow of Climate Crisis - Why a new funding facility must address loss and damage' highlights the need for Governments to go beyond humanitarian assistance and…