# Human Rights
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Last month
April 2024
Housing Crisis
Amnesty International hits out at Ireland's 'failing' housing system in human rights report
24 Apr
14.4k
This year
2024
Mount Street
Asylum seekers who left Dublin Mountains camp attempt to find shelter for the night
One asylum seeker said he felt he was treated “like an animal” at the campsite he was bussed to.
16 Mar
83.1k
Voices
Music producer: Irish acts should be commended for their SXSW boycott
Pat Neary
16 Mar
17.9k
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FACTCHECK
FactFind: What is a ‘safe country of origin’ and how many asylum seekers come from one?
31 Jan
13.3k
Human Rights
Ukraine a priority for newly elected Council of Europe human rights commissioner Michael O'Flaherty
27 Jan
7.0k
Strasbourg
Irishman Michael O'Flaherty elected as Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights
24 Jan
17.6k
23
Voices
Holly Cairns: Ireland has long advocated for the Palestinians - we can't let them down now
Holly Cairns
23 Jan
8.3k
Last year
2023
life in conflict
Ukraine: 'This is the second Christmas our children made just one wish, to see their Dad again'
24 Dec 2023
7.0k
Voices
Opinion: The impact of fast fashion on climate is undeniable and Black Friday makes it worse
Rebecca Moynihan
20 Nov 2023
7.4k
13
Voices
Holly Cairns: What Israel is doing in Gaza is beyond horrific - we cannot stand idly by
Holly Cairns
12 Nov 2023
21.7k
Voices
Opinion: When we hear about 'refugees' or 'migrants', remember these are real people
Fellipe Lopes
5 Aug 2023
11.0k
Voices
Opinion: Do you really know what’s behind your makeup or face cream?
Katherine Shaw
26 Jul 2023
16.1k
3
Voices
Opinion: 'Everyone in the Traveller community has experienced prejudice at some point'
Michael Power
14 Jul 2023
12.2k
Verdict
Runner Caster Semenya was discriminated against, European rights court rules
11 Jul 2023
3.7k
6
Voices
Ivana Bacik: 'It is an injustice that children of same-sex couples are being denied rights'
Ivana Bacik
27 Jun 2023
13.0k
74
Voices
Opinion: The Hate Offences Bill is far from anti-democratic - it's a mark of a civilised society
Adam Long
13 Jun 2023
9.2k
95
Voices
Opinion: The government cannot fix housing because their entire approach is flawed
Cian O'Callaghan
31 May 2023
12.7k
25
People Power
Ireland an outlier in decision to halt election observer role during Covid
29 May 2023
9.6k
8
Voices
Barry Andrews: For every day of war in Ukraine, 30 days of landmine clearing will be required
Barry Andrews
29 Apr 2023
14.1k
66
Voices
Doctor on the front line in Sudan: 'Even ambulances are being turned back'
Ghazali Babiker
20 Apr 2023
6.9k
4
defaulter list
Harris says European court ruling on tax defaulters needs 'detailed consideration' by Govt
17 Apr 2023
13.9k
15
Voices
Opinion: Ireland can play its part in helping people pushing for freedom in Iran
Colin Lee
9 Apr 2023
6.1k
17
Voices
Analysis: This week's policing storm illustrates the differing views on the roles of Gardaí
Dr Ian Marder
Updated
4 Apr 2023
11.1k
14
Voices
Fiona O'Loughlin: Ireland can remain a leader on LGBTQI+ rights if it stands up to Hungary
Fiona O'Loughlin
22 Mar 2023
15.2k
42
chinese cameras
Human rights group raises concerns over Chinese cameras at the Oireachtas
12 Feb 2023
20.8k
29
All time
Voices
Opinion: Iran’s nod to International Human Rights Day was more repression of its people
Brendan McNamara
16 Dec 2022
5.7k
7
Voices
World Cup 2022: Fifa's clampdown on rainbow armbands conflicts with its own human rights guidelines
Sophie King-Hill
Updated
22 Nov 2022
18.6k
18
Human Rights
UN human rights council eyes investigation of Iran's crackdown on protests
22 Nov 2022
4.2k
3
Voices
Twitter's survival is about more than just Elon Musk getting his way - here's why
Laura Byrne
Updated
18 Nov 2022
32.4k
19
Voices
Opinion: 'Football fans - it's time to make some noise on human rights ahead of this World Cup'
Fiona Crowley
15 Nov 2022
13.3k
25
Pressure
US Secretary of State asks Egypt for human rights progress before COP27 summit
3 Nov 2022
5.6k
1
Redress
'€5,000 for your child being taken? You would get multiples of that for a whiplash injury'
Updated
19 Oct 2022
37.9k
Human Rights
Saudi Arabia sends US citizen to prison for criticising the country
18 Oct 2022
25.2k
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