Person: Monica O’Connor

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Trafficking victims ‘not guaranteed’ lawyer access

Victims of human trafficking here are not being guaranteed access to specialised lawyers, safe accommodation and proper supports, according to European Union-funded research which is due to be published today.

Prostitution cannot be separated from abuse and violence

Home-schooler Monica has a lot to learn

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Up to 2,000 children being educated at home

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Mother says home schooling law ‘unjust’

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Hundreds of migrant workers 'forced into sex industry'

Adult images can act as a gateway to child abuse

WHILE hard-core pornography does not sell itself on violence, it focuses on how young and innocent the women it depicts are.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2007

Violence against women: new office not the answer

FOLLOWING a special meeting of the Violence Against Women (VAW) non-governmental sector, we strongly rejected the recently announced COSC: the Irish Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (Irish Examiner, May 17).

Fri, 25 May, 2007

Legalising sex industry linked to trafficking

IF prostitutes are so prevalent in this country, if there are so many men willing to use their services, should prostitution be legalised?

Wed, 24 Jan, 2007

Midwife-led care would increase satisfaction

WELL done for highlighting the diversity of experiences for Irish women in their journey to motherhood (Irish Examiner, October 23-27).

Tue, 31 Oct, 2006