International Women’s Day: Mattel creates Barbies for eight inspiring role models
Role models for our children! As we approach International Women’s Day, inspiring women from all corners of the world, various industries, and in our lives come to mind. Regardless of how we may show our admiration for these powerful females, they deserve all the recognition they get. Mattel, creators of the Barbie doll, have shown […]
2 years ago
Is this island doing enough for Mná na hÉireann?
On International Women’s Day, we’re asking if this island is doing enough for Mná na hÉireann? My Nanny turns 89 this month and the Ireland she grew up in is completely different from the one I’m living in. There may be 60 years between us, but has that much really changed for the women of […]
3 years ago
Organisations helping women and girls fleeing conflict this International Women’s Day
Many women and children across the globe are currently fleeing conflict. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias, but, as the events of the past few weeks have demonstrated, it’s hard to survive let alone break biases when you’re fleeing conflict. While much of the world’s attention remains on the people of […]
4 years ago
Veronica Guerin was not just an inspirational journalist, but an inspirational person
On a day dedicated to inspirational women, Veronica Guerin always comes to mind. I think most Irish people would say that they can remember where they were when they heard the news that Veronica Guerin had been shot. The 36-year-old journalist was shot on June 25, 1996, while stopped at a traffic light on the […]
4 years ago
Cork business release ‘Mnawesome na hEireann’ hair clips featuring iconic Irish women
We’re obsessed with these! With International Women’s Day fast on the approach, it’s the perfect time to big up some iconic Irish women and this small business has done just that. The Wonderkind, based in Cork, recently released a new set of hair clips featuring five inspirational Irish women and we need to get our […]
5 years ago
Netflix launch Because She Watched collection for International Women’s Day
The collection celebrates the power of storytelling this International Women’s Day. Netflix and UN Women have teamed up to launch Because She Watched, a special Netflix collection of series, documentaries, and films to celebrate International Women’s Day. The collection, which will be available all year, is curated by female creators from behind and in front of the camera, […]
6 years ago