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Real People, Tangible Action: a Chat with Climate Love Ireland
To mark Earth Day 2022, STAND News's Criomhthann Morrison talks to Laragh McCann, co-founder of Climate Love Ireland, about how the group has grown since the global climate strikes in 2019 and how people can get involved in the climate justice movement.
Recrowned Ireland: How Women are Looking Out for Each Other Amidst Inequality
STAND News's Loretta Awiapo talks to the Recrowned Ireland team about their creative and holistic approach to empowering women.
Meet Stecia, 16 Year Old Ugandan Gender Equality Activist
STAND News's Sarah Kennelly talks to Stecia, a 16 year old Ugandan gender equality activist, about what motivates and inspires her to make a positive difference in our world.
Finishing College, Among Other Things
STAND News's Sean Creagh takes a thoughtful look back over his time as a college student, and shares his insights on what matters most.
Gender-Based Violence: Starting, Supporting and Sustaining the Conversation
In this piece for the 10,000Students Campaign #ImagineEquality, STAND News's Brianna Walsh talked to young men and women in Ireland about the impact of Ashling Murphy's murder.
IGHN Student Outreach Podcast With Shubhangi Karmakar
In this episode, Shubhangi Karmakar (she/they) speaks about psychiatry, science communication, and advocacy for underrepresented groups, such as disabled persons and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
The Ubiquity of Violence: Our Cultural Blindspots are Costing Us Lives
In this reflection for the 10,000Students Campaign #ImagineEquality, STAND News's Sibeal Devilly explores systemic gender biases and the ways in which they perpetuate violence against women.
Global Health Talks With Ambassador Nicola Brennan
In this podcast from the Irish Global Health Network, Ambassador Nicola Brennan talks about the policy priorities of the Irish government, how gender equality is firmly embedded in her team at the Embassy, what it is like to be a woman leader and her hopes for the future.

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18 May

At 6 PM tonight we'll be chatting to @DiandraNiB, one of Ireland's @UNYouthIRL on our Instagram. šŸŒ

Tune in to hear about her journey to becoming a delegate, her experience and what's next for her. Reply to this tweet with any questions you have!
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4 May

In Ireland, a group of passionate, young, black women are addressing #SDG5 by ā€œelevating, empowering, and escalatingā€ the lives of women locally and internationally.

Read the latest from #STANDnews22.

āœļø - Loretta Awiapo
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