Posts in the "National Balloon Action" category
Women's Aid Launches the One in Five Women National Awareness Campaign
Posted on November 22, 2012
This morning we launched our One in Five Women campaign as part of the global 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women. The awareness campaign includes the National Balloon Action and the new interactive 'One in Five Women' awareness raising video which allows the public to show support to and solidarity with women suffering domestic abuse (www.womensaid.ie/oneinfivewomen). The video also encourages women to find their voice and to call the Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900.
Permanent link | Comments | Categories: Women's Aid • 22nd November 2012 • National Balloon Action 2012
Watch and Share the Women’s Aid ‘One in Five Women’ Domestic Abuse Awareness Campaign Video.
Posted on November 22, 2012
One in Five women in Ireland experiences domestic abuse. It can happen to any woman, in any home and at any stage of her life.
As part of our annual 'One in Five Women' National Balloon Action during the International 16 Days of Action (25th November to 10th December 2012), Women's Aid has produced a brilliant new awareness raising video which you can log into via Facebook for a personalised interaction. You can also watch the video without using Facebook.
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Sligo Traveller Support Group National Balloon Action
Posted on November 21, 2012
Sligo Traveller Support Group are hosting a 16 Days balloon launch on Friday 23rd November in Sligo Town. The event is organised in conjunction with Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (DVAS) and The Community Foundation of Ireland.
The event will be in the Mayor's office, Sligo town during which 16 lilies will be carried up while a fact about Domestic Violence is read aloud at the same time. When the event is over a display of the lilies will be left outside the Mayor's office.
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Tuam & District Mental Health Association 16 Days Campaign
Posted on November 20, 2012
Tuam and District Mental Health Association are again running the "16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women" campaign, 25th November to 10th of December. This year's campaign will be run in association with Western Traveller Intercultural Development Ltd.
The message of this year's campaign is to "Break the Silence on Domestic Violence".
The campaign aims to bring awareness to families who experience Domestic Violence, that there is help and support in their community. The campaign will also focus on lobbying for a change in the Domestic Violence Act 1996 and the signing of the Istanbul Convention.
The Programme of Events is as follows;
Thursday 22nd of November.
Permanent link | Comments | Categories: 25th November - 10th December 2012 • Galway • National Balloon Action
Ard Family Resource Centre – Lunch and Balloon Launch
Posted on November 20, 2012
As part of the 16 Days Campaign Ard Family Resource Centre (Doughiska Galway are hosing a Women's Lunch and Balloon Launch on Thurs 22 Nov at 12pm.
Balloons will also be released from the balcony off the back of the centre, refreshments will be provided and all are welcome! People are also invited to bring along a home-cooked dish if they can.
The ARD Family Resource Centre which is located in Doughiska, provides courses for this new community, where there is high unemployment and is also the most multi-cultural community in the city. They run many courses from computers, English classes, sewing and textiles, Communications. They also provide particular courses for women; such as the independent parents morning on Monday mornings and a Women's Group on Friday mornings.
Permanent link | Comments | Categories: Women's Support Service • 22 Nov 2012 • Galway • National Balloon Action • FRC
