The Russian Invasion of Ukraine 24th of February marked one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. ICA stands with the Ukrainian people since the very beginning of this war, but what happened in one year? 24th February 2022 – the beginning As dawn breaks in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, air raid sirens are […]
New month, new craft class! ICA is holding the next craft class on Tuesday 14th March at ICA Central Office – 58 Merrion Road, Dublin 4. The class will take place from 11AM until 1 PM and is open to ICA paid-up members only. Its cost is €10 for the attendance and €10 for the kit. Do […]
We are delighted to announce that An-Grianan has published its new activities’ programme for 2023. Please find it here below
📢Gender equality and equal opportunities are core values of ICA – values which have been and are at the core of our work. 📢 ICA is a proud long-term member of Families Europe, a European-wide network working to address the needs of all families and boost gender equality. 🔴COFACE’s President Annemie Drieskens spoke at the […]
Solidarity Marches 📢In recent weeks, Ireland has witnessed an increase in organised marches related to the situation arising from the allocation of housing to migrants: marches have taken place both opposing and welcoming migrants arriving in Ireland. 👇Let’s together have a quick look on what is going on. Situation in Ireland Ireland is experiencing a high […]
📢Energy cost crisis continues to directly affect household: even increasing prices, fuel shortage and rising poverty levels are characterising the ongoing global energy crisis. 🔴On Tuesday 21st February, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) announced the extension to the moratorium on disconnections for all domestic electricity and gas customers. 🔴The CRU considered it appropriate […]
📢 Spring Conference week-end is coming up! Here is all the information to join us, see you in Galway!
ICA calls for #EndGenderBasedViolence. On International Women’s Day, the ICA is launching a photo action: ICA asks to the participants to take a picture (alone or with someone) with a sign in their hands saying: “#EndGenderBasedViolence”. The participants will then send their pictures to Central Office (office@ica.ie) by the 3rd of March 2023. To participate […]
Today marks the International Mother Language Day which was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999, it being proposed by Bangladesh. As the Irish Countrywomen’s, Association we are proud to celebrate this day and share a bit history of the Irish language – Gaeilge! […]
On 26 November 2007, the General Assembly declared 20th of February the World Day of Social Justice. The General Assembly recognised that social development and social justice were essential to achieve and maintain of peace and security which cannot exists without the respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms. But what is Social Justice? […]