activism

activism

AGENDA

Over half of Ukrainian refugee accommodation pledges have been cancelled, and it highlights our inability to maintain momentum

In the face of civil unrest, social injustice and national tragedy, we’re quick to get behind a cause…

By Sarah Gill

AGENDA

With climate strikes taking place across the globe today, Fridays for Future are back and they mean business

Returning for their first global strike since the start of the pandemic, thousands of climate activists are taking…

By Sarah Gill

Taryn De Vere jewellery

EDITORIAL

Queen of colour Taryn De Vere talks activism, setting up a business and why humour is the best communicator

Activist, artist and possibly the most colourful woman in Ireland, Taryn De Vere has just launched her own…

By Erin Lindsay

cartoon

EDITORIAL

Cartoon activists: Meet some of Ireland’s best

When most people hear the word 'activist' they think of an individual who leads marches, makes posters, knocks…

By Ciara O'Loughlin

Dublin pride

EDITORIAL

A day of joy: Here are all the highlights from Dublin Pride

Joyous. That was the word that summed up yesterday's Dublin Pride. Multiple colours; every shade of the rainbow…

By Jennifer McShane

pride

EDITORIAL

Everything you need to know about Pride 2019

Rainbow flags, parades, and drag queens; Dublin Pride is one of the biggest and most important events in…

By Ciara O'Loughlin

repeal

EDITORIAL

One year since Repeal: Eight ways to channel your activism

On May 25, 2018, the people of Ireland voted to repeal the eighth amendment; granting constitutional body autonomy…

By IMAGE

EDITORIAL

Celebrity causes: Activism or tokenism?

Should we question the motives of celebrities who hire expensive PR experts to “sell” their convictions? Amanda Cassidy…

By Amanda Cassidy

Katharine Hamnett

EDITORIAL

British Fashion Council calls for a second Brexit referendum

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has called for a People's Vote on Brexit after the government failed to…

By Erin Lindsay

EDITORIAL

More peaceful activists were killed in 2018 than any other year on record

While 2018 will go down in history as a year when activism took off around the world, its…

By Erin Lindsay

EDITORIAL

15-year-old activist tells UN climate negotiators that they are ‘not mature enough’

A 15-year-old Swedish activist has told UN climate negotiators at the United Nations COP24 conference that they are "not…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Activists Take Their Cue From McDonagh’s Award-Winning Film

Martin McDonagh’s critically acclaimed black comedy, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, has been making headlines for a number of…

By Jade Hanley