by Ellen McVeigh | Dec 8, 2021
STAND News Editor Ellen McVeigh looks at the facts behind the 10,000 Students #FreetheFlow Campaign, and talks to menstrual justice advocates about the importance of raising awareness about period poverty
by Ellen McVeigh | Jan 14, 2021
With news coming out daily about the historical poor treatment of women in both Northern Ireland and the Republic, Ellen McVeigh writes on how the liberation of women on the island has always been a 32 county issue, and continues to require cross-border momentum
by Ellen McVeigh | Jul 15, 2021
Even when abortion appears accessible on a surface level, unnecessary obstacles can force people into a situation in which abortion is no longer an option. This includes mandatory counselling and waiting periods, lack of access to information and to telemedicine.
by Ellen McVeigh | Mar 11, 2021
Days like International Women’s Day also allow us to reflect on the opportunities for change that have been afforded by the complete overhaul of our day-to-day lives. The STAND News Women’s Section looks back over the change-makers and revolutionaries who have made a difference, however small or big, to our lives this year.
by Conor Courtney | Feb 6, 2021
The Department of Justice recently announced a Bill to outlaw the grooming of children. The Bill will create new criminal offences in this area of law, which will result in up to five years in prison if convicted.