Elaine Loughlin: Political system set up in a way that continues to exclude women
The presence of women in positions of leadership is directly related to increased levels of security and stability and greatly reduces the likelihood of violent conflict emerging
Former presidents Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese, Irish women who broke through into leadership roles.
This Nollaig na mBan let’s not settle for one day, instead let’s make 2024 Bliain na mBan.
The coming months will provide us with a unique chance through constitutional change to finally do away with the archaic notion that women belong in the home.
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