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<p>The author asks: 'How many more protests will there have to be before we change things so that women are safe?'</p>

‘Natasha O’Brien did what I haven’t been able to. She spoke up and stood up...’

The case of Natasha O’Brien sparked a national outcry and led thousands of people to take to the streets to express their outrage. But, for a number of women, it has also reignited the trauma caused by their own experiences of male violence. Today, two women tell their stories

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Accounts sexualising images of girls in school uniform suspended by Twitter after highlighted by Irish Examiner

Almost 20 more accounts sexualising images of girls and teenagers in school uniform were suspended by Twitter after they were reported by the Irish Examiner.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

Landmark ruling a Vatican victory

A legal battle centred on sex abuse ended in a victory for the Holy See, writes John Breslin in Chicago

Wed, 22 Aug, 2012

Domestic violence — the issue revealing the arrogance of power

WITH two totally unrelated strokes of a pen, the Government has managed to do what it has failed abjectly to do in the past decade, and that is to put domestic violence seriously on the political agenda.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2007

<p>Anna (second from left) and Gary Crowe, parents of the late Julie Crowe leaving the Dublin District Coroner's Court after giving evidence at the inquest into the death of their 18-year-old daughter. Picture: Colin Keegan</p>

Teenager took her own life three months after being drugged and raped, inquest told

Julie Crowe's mother outlined how her daughter realised from talking to friends that she had been raped during their stay on the Greek island of Zakynthos

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Three women examine how repealing or retaining the Eighth would affect culture of Irish healthcare

Three women each give their view on the potential impact of the upcoming referendum on Irish healthcare.

Tue, 15 May, 2018

August 20, 2019: A look back at what happened on this day in years gone by

We take a trip down memory lane and check out what happened on this day in years gone by by looking back at some Irish Examiner front pages and highlighting other events which went down in history across the world.

Tue, 20 Aug, 2019

Ten reasons to be cheerful about the year that was

Yes, 2017 was one weird year but there were some wonderful moments too from Serena Williams’ pregnancy to the election as Taoiseach of a gay man and son of an immigrant, writes Clodagh Finn

Sat, 30 Dec, 2017

What would Constance Markievicz make of the position of women in the republic she helped win?

Ellen O’Malley Dunlop asks what Constance Markievicz or Dr Kathleen Lynn would make of the position of women in the republic they helped win, and says we’ve lots of work to do yet

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

Community nurses and home helps show how to run a health service

I’VE written a few columns recently about the things that don’t work in our health system.

Tue, 20 Jul, 2010

Minister for Education Norma Foley (centre) with Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) chief executive Noeline Blackwell (left) and chairperson Ann Marie Gill (right) at the launch of the DRCC Annual Report & Statistical Supplement 2021 at the Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Teacher warns sex education in hands of ‘violent and misogynistic’ porn industry

The Minister of Education has been urged to speed up the proposed changes to the sex education curriculum for schools.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

<p>Siobhán O’Higgins, sexologist at University of Galway, pictured at her home in the city. Picture: Ray Ryan</p>

Confronting porn: ‘What’s going on with our children? You gave them the phones’

In the second of three articles, CONOR CAPPLIS hears from experts who caution parents of the effect pornography can have on children — and the likelihood that they are seeing it

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

<p>Some of the best homegrown visual art that you can find on social media - and in person</p>

Like, follow, share: The Irish artists you need to know on Instagram

Macklemore and Sam Smith are fans

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

<p>Kate and Henry Leahy, Ballinlough, at the walk and vigil for Ashling Murphy at the Atlantic pond, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork, on Saturday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Letters to the Editor: Activism in fight against gender-based violence

I was heart sore when I heard about Ashling Murphy. It stopped me in my tracks. My eldest daughter is much the same age. I can’t begin to imagine what her family are going through.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2022

<p>Paula Doyle speaking to the media at the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ) on Parkgate Street in Dublin after the sentence hearing of Aidan Kestell. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie</p>

'I couldn’t let this monster get away with it’: How I survived rape — and sent my attacker to prison

Paula Doyle was raped by a man she had known for years. It took five painful years for the case to come to trial, but she was determined to fight for justice

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

<p>At Munster Technological University’s Cork campus, student union welfare officer Patrycja Zbikowska said it works with students experiencing some form of harassment every few weeks. File picture</p>

'Red tape and bureaucracy' create barriers to reporting sexual violence at our universities

Advocates say universities must improve their reporting systems when it concerns sexual harassment and assault

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

<p>Ashling Murphy’s death sparked such international anger and loud national outcry that it was described by many as a watershed moment.</p>

One year on from Ashling Murphy's death has anything really changed?

Since 23-year-old Ashling Murphy was killed, on a bright afternoon in Tullamore while out for a run, 11 more women died in violent circumstances, with 2022 the worst year in a decade for violence against women, writes Liz Dunphy

Thu, 12 Jan, 2023

Grave proceedings

The recent sitting of Killaloe District Court in a pub reminded Dick Robinson of the many colourful venues he visited during his days as a court clerk

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012

Face masks: Five Irish designers embracing the latest fashion trend

Paula Burns talks to five Irish designers embracing the latest fashion trend. Born out of necessity, with a whole lot of invention - it's the couture face mask.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

<p>Charlene Masterson turned to her father when she was threatened but the person who was meant to protect her, failed her. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

'I want to focus on changing lives': Survivor of sexual abuse Charlene Masterson has no regrets waiving her anonymity

“If I ever get married I’ll never have a father walk me down the aisle. I’m ok with that. I’d rather not have one than one who did what he did.”

Fri, 30 Jul, 2021