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SUMMARY:Diversity in politics | The politics of diversity Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Time is Now – Exploring Education as a Tool for Human Rights in the World Today – Panel Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event has been cancelled due to illness.  \n\n\nThe discussion features Professor Pauline Cullen\, Professor of Sociology\, Maynooth University and Professor Tània Verge Mestre\, Full Professor of Politics and Gender\, Pompeu Fabra University\, and former Minister of Equality and Feminisms in the Catalan government\, moderated by Hugh Linehan\, Irish Times. Presented as part of the 2026-2027 Royal Irish Academy (RIA) Discourse Series focused on the theme of ‘Diversity’ in its many forms. \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\nBook here \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nProfessor Pauline Cullen\, Professor of Sociology\, Maynooth University \n\n\n\nProfessor Tània Verge Mestre\, Full Professor of Politics and Gender\, Pompeu Fabra University\, and former Minister of Equality and Feminisms in the Catalan government \n\n\n\nEvent moderator: Hugh Linehan\, Irish Times writer and Duty Editor. Presenter of the weekly Inside Politics podcast \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nThe Royal Irish Academy’s discourses are the oldest and most renowned series of talks in Ireland. The first discourses were presented in 1786. Historically\, Academy discourses were the occasion reserved for the most distinguished academics to first reveal and discuss their research in public. Continuing in this tradition\, the Discourse Series brings international experts to the Academy to discuss important contemporary issues in front of a live audience. The 2026/27 Discourse Series will focus on the theme of ‘diversity’ in its many forms\, looking at how diversity shapes research\, politics\, identity\, environmental resilience\, biodiversity\, and language.  \n\n\n\nThis panel discussion looks at how political systems reflect or fail to reflect the diversity of the societies they serve. \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to announce that Hazel Chu will deliver the opening remarks to set the context this discussion. Hazel is the first Irish-born person of Chinese descent elected to political office on the island of Ireland\, the first person of colour to serve as Lord Mayor of Dublin\, and the first person of Chinese ethnicity to be mayor of a European capital city. \n\n\n\nEolas faoi Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann \n\n\n\nIs cumann léannta neamhspleách\, uile-oileáin é Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann\, a bunaíodh sa bhliain 1785. Tacaíonn an tAcadamh le scoláireacht agus taighde sna heolaíochtaí\, sna daonnachtaí agus sna heolaíochtaí sóisialta. Tá tuairim is 680 comhalta tofa ann agus 80 ball foirne\, agus déanann siad ionadaíocht ar son na hÉireann go hidirnáisiúnta\, cuireann siad comhairle shaineolach ar fáil don rialtas\, déanann siad taighde\, déanann siad deontais taighde a riaradh\, eagraíonn siad comhdhálacha agus léachtaí poiblí\, cuireann siad leabhair agus irisí acadúla i gcló\, agus déanann siad cúram de leabharlann taighde. \n\n\n\nRiachtanais rochtana \n\n\n\nAn bhfuil riachtanais rochtana de chineál ar bith agat? An bhféadfaimis cuidiú leat tairbhe iomlán a bhaint as an imeacht? Bí i dteagmháil\, roimh ré\, le hoifigeach rochtana an Acadaimh\, accessofficer@ria.ie \n\n\n\nTabhair faoi deara:Ba cheart go mbainfeá an tAcadamh (19 Sráid Dhásain) amach faoi 5:50in ar a dhéanaí chun a chinntiú go mbeidh gach éinne socraithe sula gcuirfear tús leis an imeacht ar 6:00in. Ní ligfear isteach daoine a bheidh déanach. \n\n\n\nLéigh ár gCód Iompair maidir le hImeachtaí agus ár Data Protection Policies. \n\n\n\nAbout the Royal Irish Academy \n\n\n\nThe Royal Irish Academy (RIA)\, established in 1785\, is an all-island\, independent learned society and academic body that champions research by supporting and promoting scholarship in the sciences\, humanities and social sciences. Its elected membership of approximately 680 individuals and 80 staff represent Ireland internationally\, provide expert advice to government\, carry out research\, administer research grants\, organise conferences and public lectures\, publish academic books and journals\, and maintain a research library. \n\n\n\nPlease note:We ask that you arrive to the Royal Irish Academy (19 Dawson Street) no later than 5:50pm so that we can ensure everyone is seated before the event begins at 6:00pm. Late-comers will not be admitted. \n\n\n\nAccess requirements \n\n\n\nHave you got any access requirements that we can assist you with\, so that you can fully engage with our event? Please let us know by contacting our access officer in advance of the event by email: accessofficer@ria.ie \n\n\n\nRead our Events Code of Conduct and our Data Protection Policies. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Pauline Cullen\, Professor of Sociology\, Maynooth University \n\n\n\nMy work examines civil society mobilization on social justice and gender equality at national and European Union level\, women’s movements and gender and political representation.   I have also worked as a gender expert for advocacy organisations working on gender justice and equality issues and have supervised postgraduate student research on the mobilization of sexual minorities in Ireland and ethnic minority women and gender roles.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Tània Verge Mestre\, Full Professor of Politics and Gender\, Pompeu Fabra University\, and former Minister of Equality in the Catalan government \n\n\n\nI am Full Professor of Politics and Gender at the Department of Political and Social Sciences\, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)\, where I led the Equality Unit between 2014 and 2021 and coordinated the Minor in Gender Studies. Between May 2021 and August 2024\, I was the minister of Equality and Feminisms of the Government of Catalonia\, and between May 2024 and January 2026 I was an elected MP in the Parliament of Catalonia. My main area of research is gender and politics\, with focus on how political parties and parliaments are patterned through gender and on resistance to the adoption and implementation of equality policies.  My professional portfolio is grounded in feminist political science in terms of research\, teaching\, academic service\, consulting services for both national and international institutions and organisations\, collaboration with social movement organisations\, and knowledge transfer activities. Yes\, “the personal is political”. So the transformation of unequal power relations and\, more broadly\, societal change\, are also part of my academic work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHugh Linehan \n\n\n\nHugh Linehan is a duty editor\, leader writer and podcaster at The Irish Times. He presents the weekly ‘Inside Politics’ podcast. He writes a weekly media column as well as contributing regularly on politics\, culture and technology. He presents The Irish Times’s Inside Politics podcast and has previously held the positions of features editor\, online editor and arts & culture editor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/diversity-in-politics-the-politics-of-diversity-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Royal Irish Academy\, 19 Dawson Street\, Dublin\, D02HH58\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:The Time is Now – Exploring Education as a Tool for Human Rights in the World Today – Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Time is Now – Exploring Education as a Tool for Human Rights in the World Today – Panel Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event has been cancelled due to illness.  \n\n\nPan Cooke\, writer\, illustrator and cartoonivist and Tony Daly\, Coordinator\, 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World\, draw on the forthcoming edition of the book 80:20 Development in an Unequal World to discuss education\, public engagement\, global justice and opportunities for meaningful action. \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\nThis event has been cancelled due to illness. \n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nPan Cooke\, Writer\, Illustrator\, and Cartoonivist \n\n\n\nTony Daly\, Coordinator of Human Rights Education Organisation 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nWhat is the role of education in work of human rights? Are they out of date and out of touch? \n\n\n\nDrawing from a range of contributors involved in the new forthcoming edition of 80-20 Development in an Unequal World\, this event will invite responses to how education is central in building human rights and challenging the state of the world today. From the myth of Pocahontas to King Leopold II in the Congo and recent conflicts\, the speakers will explore a number of perspectives and formats as part of reflecting on opportunities and tactics to create meaningful impact in public education work. As part of the panel discussion this event will invite responses from participants in a lively broader discussion that will emerge. \n\n\n\nThis session will be of interest to educators and teachers and anyone interested in the role of education\, learning and public engagement. Resources will also be shared on the evening. The event encourages and explores themes related to human rights directly; exploring agendas for human rights are at the heart of what this event is all about. \n\n\n\nThe book that this event is being developed on is a human rights reader that aims to broaden communities of practice and anyone interested in understanding and exploring what human rights are all about and how they can take action. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World \n\n\n\n80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World is an independent education organisation working at the intersection of human rights\, global justice and public action. Through education\, research\, resources and partnerships\, we challenge unjust systems and dominant narratives\, supporting people to think critically\, act collectively and work towards a fairer\, more equal and sustainable world. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPan Cooke is a writer\, illustrator\, and “cartoonivist” from Dublin\, Ireland\, known for his powerful social justice comics on issues like police violence\, mental health\, and human rights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTony Daly is Coordinator of the human rights education organisation 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World. He is co-editor of the 8th Edition of 80:20 Development in an Unequal World and was elected to the Executive Committee member of Euromed Rights\, a network of over 80 human rights organisations\, institutions and individuals based in the Euro-Mediterranean region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/the-time-is-now-exploring-education-as-a-tool-for-human-rights-in-the-world-today/
LOCATION:Wexford Arts Centre\, Cornmarket\, Wexford\, Y35 X5HF
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SUMMARY:Trócaire Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion – End Fossil Power
DESCRIPTION:The Time is Now – Exploring Education as a Tool for Human Rights in the World Today – Panel Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event has been cancelled due to illness.  \n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\nBook here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJoin us for the premiere of Trócaire’s powerful new documentary film\, End Fossil Power\, followed by an inspiring panel discussion on climate justice and the transition to a clean\, renewable future. Complimentary food and refreshments will be served prior to the screening which takes place on Friday 16 October 2026\, 7-8.30pm\, at Flux Dublin\, 4 Chatham Row\, Dublin 2\, D02PA06 for the 2026 Irish Arts and Human Rights festival. \n\n\n\nThe documentary highlights how climate change is driving poverty and injustice across the globe – particularly in countries like Malawi. Communities there have done the least to cause this global emergency\, yet they are on the frontlines as climate-related disaster hit. The documentary critically examines the role of the fossil fuel industry in delaying vital climate action. \n\n\n\nThe documentary screening is followed by a panel discussion on how we can collectively take action to end fossil power and transition to a world powered by clean\, renewable energy. Food and refreshments will be available before the screening. \n\n\n\nTrócaire emphasizes that the climate crisis is a profound human rights crisis because it causes widespread denial of basic rights—such as food\, water\, health\, and safety—in vulnerable communities who did the least to cause global emissions. Wealthy nations and major corporations hold responsibility for excess emissions\, yet poor countries in the Global South suffer the most severe droughts\, floods\, and loss of livelihoods. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Trócaire \n\n\n\nTrócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire is the Irish language word for “compassion”. Since it was founded by the Irish Catholic Bishops in 1973\, Trócaire has put the compassion of the Irish people into action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/end-fossil-power/
LOCATION:FLUX Studios\, 4 Chatham Row\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Panel Discussion
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