Archive for February, 2011
Health issues of ethnic groups in Dublin & Detroit
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day dr Carla Groh from Detroit, USA spoke at Ethnic Minority Health Forum on the 8th of March, 2011. Over the past 50 years the Detroit metropolitan area has followed a pattern of change in which the city and its suburbs have become increasingly stratified by race and [...]
Breast cancer awarness
Cairde is reaching out the Polish community in Ireland to raise awareness of the breast cancer and Brest check programme. Gabriela Kownacka, a noted Polish actress died recently of breast cancer. On 19th of February, 2011, to commemorate her achievements and raise awareness of breast cancer, the Polish Cultural and Social Association hosted an event “Lady [...]
International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM 2011
As we mark the seventh International Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Day this year, the Steering Committee of Ireland’s National Plan of Action to Address FGM reiterates its call to ensure that Ireland continues to prioritise reform in domestic policy and practice in line with the National Plan of Action. The Steering Committee [...]
Outreach to Chinese community
Cairde attended the Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Chinese Alumni One-Year Anniversary Celebration evening on the 25th January, 2011. During the last 12 months, since its establishment TCD Chinese Alumni association has made a national reputation for itself in Ireland. 2010 witnessed a rise in numbers of alumni members and activities organized for them. One of them was [...]
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