Organisation: AkiDwa

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<p>Dr Salome Mbugua says there is 'a lot to do' to ensure children in Ireland are protected. </p>

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Up to 5,790 women and girls in Ireland have suffered 'hidden' abuse of female genital mutilation

A campaign, launched on Monday by AkiDwa, hopes to make young people more aware of the risks and raise awareness of the practice, which is illegal in Ireland

<p>The committee will also hear concerns about wider issues of gender-based violence, including female genital mutilation. File Picture.</p>

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Oireachtas to hear calls for dedicated refuge space for domestic violence victims

<p>Ola Bakinson, who works for ActionAid to help end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), says once people fully learn the consequences of FGM, they change their mindset.</p>

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Women in Ireland who have experienced FGM urged to seek help

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Letters to the editor: Retain single-tier healthcare after virus

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Year of the activist - Day 2: From first-time marchers to advocates with decades of experience

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Time to recognise strength in diversity

Group claims hospitals need education on how to deal with non-nationals

The group representing migrant women in Ireland has said non-nationals need extra help in Irish hospitals.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

Migrant employment seminar begins in Waterford

A seminar on the recession and employment - hosted by one of Ireland's leading migrant women's organisations - will be held in Waterford this morning.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011

Africa Day

AFRICA DAY is being celebrated in Killarney Court Community Hall, Buckingham Street Upper, Dublin 1 tomorrow.

Fri, 06 May, 2011

Female asylum seekers 'living in state of fear'

Female asylum seekers housed in what is known as 'direct provision' care in Ireland, are living in a state of fear for years on end, according to a new report.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2010

New law urged to ban sex organ mutilation

A new law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) is long overdue and must be rolled out immediately, it was claimed today.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2010

Government urged to outlaw female circumcision

GROUPS working to end female genital mutilation (FGM) have urged the Government to introduce laws specifically outlawing the practice.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2008

'At least 3,000 have experienced female genital mutilation'

More than 3,000 women living in the Republic of Ireland have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), it emerged today.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2008

Health chiefs warn on genital mutilation among ethnic minorities

The genital mutilation of young girls must be eradicated within ethnic minority communities across Ireland who want to maintain cultural traditions, health chiefs warned today.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2008